smokinpipes
Navistar Nut
Hey there.. Well from those of you who met me at the 2012 IDI Rally, I made mention of my truck 'Tex', (as also listed in my signature)
A quick story: My first IDI was an extended cab '85 F-250 Explorer; aptly called ol' blue, because, well, Ron would be proud of me.. a solid blue truck, complete with blue interior. That truck met it's demise from a tree falling on it while driving down the road (another story for another day)
I needed a truck, and wanted another Ford Diesel, so I picked up an '84 standard cab, which it's nick name would be censored, as I hated that truck, and when it engine puked on me, it was almost a blessing. (Blasphemer yes, but some trucks shouldn't be in existence) .. and it prompted me to seek a truck that I truly enjoyed, and so the search nationally began to find another '85 extended cab Diesel.
Some many months later I found my dream truck, in Ft. Worth Texas. It was love at first sigh; and bought pretty much over the phone without actually seeing it.
She sat almost the first year because I didn't want to drive it in the salt belt; but the day came when I had to, and I loved driving her so much she became my daily driver. When fuel prices got so high in '08, i succumbed to my finances and bought a car, and 'Tex' became my work truck, and Saturday night vehicle.
In the fall of '08 her C6 let go (after battling for a good many months) and she was put out to pasture. I still visited her every month or so, and started her up to keep her lubed up and such. I even changed her oil annually even though it had zero miles on the change
Well, last spring the IP went. Rotary head seized, and broke the input shaft (didn't surprise me because this is the 4th time it has done this)
... Today:
After seeing Heath's truck, (same paint scheme), and the rally in general, it has given me renewed aspirations to get her going, and that's what I intend on using this thread for. Documenting progress, and obtaining suggestions for my unique scenario.
What it needs: New IP, New Injectors (why not?), trans, axle seals, rear brakes because of seals, brake proportioning valve, ditching mech fuel pump; installing duralift pump, VRV missing, replace trans, trans cooler upgrade, interior mending (drivers door is a mess, and window switches are both broken), windows seals, HVAC blower motor, blower switch, heater core, new hub covers, a wash, and maybe a coat of paint for the hood, and cab roof.
This is just what comes to mind while sitting at work on lunch. I am looking forward to starting and doing this project, and I hope those who read this will find the same enjoyment out of this as I do.
The pics:
I forgot I need a new Ford grill emblem
Here you can see, from sitting nonetheless, the fender has began bubbling from rust, and the trim has peeled away from the body.
The Factory numbering of 6.9/7.5L is still very legible on the frame behind the drivers rear wheel.
Bed is still straight (had a cap on it in a previous life)
The heart (now dormant) ... Don't even ask where the duct tape came from!!! (I have no idea)
Side view
The O.D. is missing a 1 at the beginning
...and what are we going to do with this?!?
A quick story: My first IDI was an extended cab '85 F-250 Explorer; aptly called ol' blue, because, well, Ron would be proud of me.. a solid blue truck, complete with blue interior. That truck met it's demise from a tree falling on it while driving down the road (another story for another day)
I needed a truck, and wanted another Ford Diesel, so I picked up an '84 standard cab, which it's nick name would be censored, as I hated that truck, and when it engine puked on me, it was almost a blessing. (Blasphemer yes, but some trucks shouldn't be in existence) .. and it prompted me to seek a truck that I truly enjoyed, and so the search nationally began to find another '85 extended cab Diesel.
Some many months later I found my dream truck, in Ft. Worth Texas. It was love at first sigh; and bought pretty much over the phone without actually seeing it.
She sat almost the first year because I didn't want to drive it in the salt belt; but the day came when I had to, and I loved driving her so much she became my daily driver. When fuel prices got so high in '08, i succumbed to my finances and bought a car, and 'Tex' became my work truck, and Saturday night vehicle.
In the fall of '08 her C6 let go (after battling for a good many months) and she was put out to pasture. I still visited her every month or so, and started her up to keep her lubed up and such. I even changed her oil annually even though it had zero miles on the change
Well, last spring the IP went. Rotary head seized, and broke the input shaft (didn't surprise me because this is the 4th time it has done this)
... Today:
After seeing Heath's truck, (same paint scheme), and the rally in general, it has given me renewed aspirations to get her going, and that's what I intend on using this thread for. Documenting progress, and obtaining suggestions for my unique scenario.
What it needs: New IP, New Injectors (why not?), trans, axle seals, rear brakes because of seals, brake proportioning valve, ditching mech fuel pump; installing duralift pump, VRV missing, replace trans, trans cooler upgrade, interior mending (drivers door is a mess, and window switches are both broken), windows seals, HVAC blower motor, blower switch, heater core, new hub covers, a wash, and maybe a coat of paint for the hood, and cab roof.
This is just what comes to mind while sitting at work on lunch. I am looking forward to starting and doing this project, and I hope those who read this will find the same enjoyment out of this as I do.
The pics:
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I forgot I need a new Ford grill emblem
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Here you can see, from sitting nonetheless, the fender has began bubbling from rust, and the trim has peeled away from the body.
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The Factory numbering of 6.9/7.5L is still very legible on the frame behind the drivers rear wheel.
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Bed is still straight (had a cap on it in a previous life)
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The heart (now dormant) ... Don't even ask where the duct tape came from!!! (I have no idea)
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Side view
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The O.D. is missing a 1 at the beginning
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...and what are we going to do with this?!?