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    Alkyd Enamel - tractor and implement paint

    Thanks for the input folks! @Justin B yes powder coat is out of the question. Not only am I going for coating on the entire cab body and flatbed, I do not like powder coat and refuse to use it. Very few cases I would use powdercoat for anything of my own. I am pretty sure I will be using a...
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    Alkyd Enamel - tractor and implement paint

    I have never dealt with the stuff - but am I reading this correctly that is not UV stable and will chalk up and fade? What were all the old tractors painted with then, as the ones I have used or been around arent chalky. Faded, sure, but 40+ years old is gonna fade that is what happens to all...
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    Pre-Project sanity check request

    I will not be messing with the sheet steel immediately around my doors, or adding doors unless a CC drops in my lap for cheap, so I really dont see how this can be too difficult after seeing the images I have both here and elsewhere. When comparing this to some of the crazy sheet fab and skin...
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    Pre-Project sanity check request

    @towcat I recall you making a comment once before, on an old thread somewhere, about the cab structure between the brick and OBS being too different to make a swap like this go smoothly - any pics/info/suggestions? When you said cab structure I took that to mean you are referring to the...
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    Pre-Project sanity check request

    OK so I am going to keep everything that mounts to, or is forwards of, the firewall in my truck and not try to mess with all that is involved with swapping dash/column/cores between years. But, the rear half of my cab is toast - from the rear windows back. This is an Extra Cab. Any of you guys...
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    Pre-Project sanity check request

    I am familiar with the Titling as it relates to this project but it is good to mention for others who may not have been aware. Looks like dash swap would be involved but at this point the most fitting truck for my friends swap came in cheap with a bit of damage to the cab - and not worth doing...
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    Pre-Project sanity check request

    That is what I know to be true, but not from experience. This is all fine with me - lifting my busted cab off and putting the good cab onto my frame sounds like the best bet for this task. That would keep everything together, and not trying to mix n match and custom fab when there isnt a need to...
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    Pre-Project sanity check request

    Oh now that is good to know since I will need my Auto steering column or at least the gear selector.... hmmm makes me wonder if the column is interchangeable. And for that matter if I will need a custom wiring harness to use my auto in the older manual truck
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    Pre-Project sanity check request

    What is a ergonomics difference in the OBS from the others?
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    Pre-Project sanity check request

    I believe this will be my plan of attack. I am completely accepting of using the older grill if it means fixing the host of issues the current cab has. As for bumper, the truck has a custom steel front bumper on it already so I am not concerned with using it and/or modifying if needed. I do...
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    Pre-Project sanity check request

    Howdy folks. Me and a friend are going to be picking up a truck to yank parts from. He wants to Manual swap and getting the complete truck will ensure he gets everything he needs to get the manual swap complete. The rest of the truck I plan to use to fix my cab issues. I have serious cab...
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    E40D help please!

    I went through some similar issues with mine for a long time, I just kinda babied it along for a while - checking and changing the FIPL settings and eventually just assuming my trans is on its way out.... The biggest change I made was ditching the over size tires and replace with OE - the...
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    First MB post, slid in here from Ford 7.3NA

    Well it looks like it is time to move on with this car. FULL DISCLOSURE -- It is owned by a close friend, he paid for it but my wife and I have been the ones keeping and using it. Said friend was going through some tough times in mental health and we couldnt get him to insure it (has a lot of...
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    E4OD "problems" and overall truck tuning

    I have learned a lot about my 1993 7.3IDI with the E4OD. Some of that learning was from manuals, some from letting a hackjob "mechanic" touch my rig and having to redo days worth of crummy work, and some from this forum. A lot of people dump on the E4OD and so far I have not had mine go out on...
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    What's your favorite method for degreasing an IDI?

    By far the best method I have found is a dollar store product called LA's Totally Awesome Degreaser. Best in terms of cost - $1 And it is made in the USA! It is super easy to use - douse the area, let sit, rinse away with a hose pistol. I dont have before/after pics but just recently had a...
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