Picked this up last year with every intention of just doing a few basics to get it through inspection, register it and run it as a weekend truck. Well, we all know how that goes.
It had been sat a little while, bought by a co worker of mine and he started to do a few bits to it. is work was sub par to say the least. I kept finding things that I wasn't happy about, didn't really want to start throwing money at it expecting to get it done and then keep finding things. So....
1993 F350 Regular cab XLT - 7.3 NA IDI, 177,*** miles.
Ill try to keep this updated as to progress, but I work away from home and only come back maybe 2 days a month. So progress will be slow but quick on the weekends I am home.
Shes a little rough!
Loaded up and headed home
I pulled the bed off a while ago because I had intended on putting a flatbed on it. The bed was pretty badly damaged on the passenger side and the floor had been beaten pretty well too.
Fenders were damaged and needed a new bumper so it was time for those to come off too whilst I tore into the front axle and discovered it must have never had any work done in over 20 years.
At this point I have had enough chasing other peoples half assed attempt at maintenance or repairs. Time for a new plan. Complete rebuild.
Started on Friday with the realization that all my tools are in the tool box on my wifes truck, 400 miles away where she is spending the weekend with friends. So, quick trip to box stores to buy cheap replacements because I know ill break or lose them anyway. Harbor Freight had a sale on so that makes it even better - pick up 2Ton Engine crane. Stop off to get some lumber to make a quick stand to set the cab on.
Starting with pulling the interior
Almost done
All out and ready for cab to come off
Cab off - That was fun! Trying to use a cheap engine crane, on gravel, on your own. Getting it balanced was the a hardest part. But I got it. Its sat on a 4x4 frame I made up so that I can pick it up and load it onto the trailer when it goes off for paint. Still trying to source both doors and new fenders right now.
Don't need these for this project any more...
And complete. Everything stripped off, degreased for 12 hrs, more degreaser and finally pressure wash.
Next weekend if I come home I will hit it with the wire brush, Ospho and then paint. That's if I can pick up my new axles and brackets. The frame has some work to be done for the direction I am taking with this.
I have started to talk to Wes about building the engine for me, hopefully I can get it over to him sometime soon and make it happen.
Next steps are the more tedious parts..
It had been sat a little while, bought by a co worker of mine and he started to do a few bits to it. is work was sub par to say the least. I kept finding things that I wasn't happy about, didn't really want to start throwing money at it expecting to get it done and then keep finding things. So....
1993 F350 Regular cab XLT - 7.3 NA IDI, 177,*** miles.
Ill try to keep this updated as to progress, but I work away from home and only come back maybe 2 days a month. So progress will be slow but quick on the weekends I am home.
Shes a little rough!
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Loaded up and headed home
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I pulled the bed off a while ago because I had intended on putting a flatbed on it. The bed was pretty badly damaged on the passenger side and the floor had been beaten pretty well too.
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Fenders were damaged and needed a new bumper so it was time for those to come off too whilst I tore into the front axle and discovered it must have never had any work done in over 20 years.
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At this point I have had enough chasing other peoples half assed attempt at maintenance or repairs. Time for a new plan. Complete rebuild.
Started on Friday with the realization that all my tools are in the tool box on my wifes truck, 400 miles away where she is spending the weekend with friends. So, quick trip to box stores to buy cheap replacements because I know ill break or lose them anyway. Harbor Freight had a sale on so that makes it even better - pick up 2Ton Engine crane. Stop off to get some lumber to make a quick stand to set the cab on.
Starting with pulling the interior
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Almost done
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All out and ready for cab to come off
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Cab off - That was fun! Trying to use a cheap engine crane, on gravel, on your own. Getting it balanced was the a hardest part. But I got it. Its sat on a 4x4 frame I made up so that I can pick it up and load it onto the trailer when it goes off for paint. Still trying to source both doors and new fenders right now.
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Don't need these for this project any more...
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And complete. Everything stripped off, degreased for 12 hrs, more degreaser and finally pressure wash.
You must be registered for see images attach
Next weekend if I come home I will hit it with the wire brush, Ospho and then paint. That's if I can pick up my new axles and brackets. The frame has some work to be done for the direction I am taking with this.
I have started to talk to Wes about building the engine for me, hopefully I can get it over to him sometime soon and make it happen.
Next steps are the more tedious parts..
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