Rxracer
Registered User
Well figured i would do a intro thread since i have been a member for a few years and never really posted. When i originally joined it was to get info for my pops for his truck, since than i have purchased my own IDI and have done quite a bit of work to it.
I found a 89 f350 CC 4x4 on the local CL with brand new tires for 2000 OBO. Unfortunatally the paint was not the best and trans didnt shift real well but had an ats 088 kid in the back seat so i figured win win. I haggled with the guy a little and got him down to 1800 bux made the purchase and that was in April of 2012.
Here was the truck when i brought it home:
After i got it i decided to go 5 speed cause i hate auto trans. So i picked up a zf and started the swap. I have some of the pics of the trans swap but everyone knows what thats like. the day after i did the trans swap we also installed the turbo kit onto the truck. Drove it for around 500 miles installed what i was told was a new set of BB code injectors than randomly seemed to crack the rings on cylinder number 4. Did some searching on CL and scored a motor out of seattle with 70k miles or under for 250 bux. My dad and i made the trip over and picked up the complete 88 can motor. Got it back and the next weekend i cleaned up the motor real nice put a fresh coat of paint on it and got it installed.
Over the next month or so my brother and i did a shackle reversal and got her lefted around 3" and added some 315 tires to make it look less short and long. Here are some pics of the fishined products for those who want to see. Paint still sucks but the truck runs really well.
and here is the load i towed up for vacation at the end of august. all the mods that we did to the truck was over a 4 months span.
engine shot:
Stuff i have replaced so far:
full 4" strait exhaust and 3" down pipe
Full serpentine set up
new alternator
new belt
all new hoses
new radiator (aluminum)
new clutch master and slave cylinder
new pilot bearing
new throw out bearing
newer starter
new batteries
all new u joints
new driveline
new power window motor
and im sure im forgetting some stuff but oh well.
Enjoy the pics if you have any questions LMK
Rob
I found a 89 f350 CC 4x4 on the local CL with brand new tires for 2000 OBO. Unfortunatally the paint was not the best and trans didnt shift real well but had an ats 088 kid in the back seat so i figured win win. I haggled with the guy a little and got him down to 1800 bux made the purchase and that was in April of 2012.
Here was the truck when i brought it home:
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After i got it i decided to go 5 speed cause i hate auto trans. So i picked up a zf and started the swap. I have some of the pics of the trans swap but everyone knows what thats like. the day after i did the trans swap we also installed the turbo kit onto the truck. Drove it for around 500 miles installed what i was told was a new set of BB code injectors than randomly seemed to crack the rings on cylinder number 4. Did some searching on CL and scored a motor out of seattle with 70k miles or under for 250 bux. My dad and i made the trip over and picked up the complete 88 can motor. Got it back and the next weekend i cleaned up the motor real nice put a fresh coat of paint on it and got it installed.
Over the next month or so my brother and i did a shackle reversal and got her lefted around 3" and added some 315 tires to make it look less short and long. Here are some pics of the fishined products for those who want to see. Paint still sucks but the truck runs really well.
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and here is the load i towed up for vacation at the end of august. all the mods that we did to the truck was over a 4 months span.
You must be registered for see images attach
engine shot:
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Stuff i have replaced so far:
full 4" strait exhaust and 3" down pipe
Full serpentine set up
new alternator
new belt
all new hoses
new radiator (aluminum)
new clutch master and slave cylinder
new pilot bearing
new throw out bearing
newer starter
new batteries
all new u joints
new driveline
new power window motor
and im sure im forgetting some stuff but oh well.
Enjoy the pics if you have any questions LMK
Rob