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    Project Big Red

    I glued a small headrest to the back window of my supercab '89, right behind where "little briches" sits. Not much in a way of a whiplash protection but its better than nothing. I placed some velcro on the glass itself then positioned the actual (homemade) headrest in the correct orientation...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    I feel lucky living here my truck with 500+ K on it has zero rust........due to a leaking fuel filter and other things. Out here you can really wind a truck out on these open spaces. However with a 4.10 gear your pretty limited LOL!
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Here in Texas our vehicle inspections arent that indepth. They look at my truck, shake their heads and ask " what do you use it for?" my reply: "everything".
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    A word about dieselkleen

    reading these comments I cant help but believe that diesel kleen is doing a great job for my engine. that said, when LuLuBelle really runs like a crap I use Butchs extreme. Don't know what's in it, but by hanky it works....So I guess for maintaining the status quo Ill keep using diesel...
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    A word about dieselkleen

    I've discovered my truck idles so ROUGH when I don't doctor the fuel with dieselkleen... However, with dieselkleen in the tank its idles like a gasser.. I like the performance it gives, but what causes the need for dieselkleen? Is my LuLuBelle addicted? is there a recovery group, will she ever...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    IDIBRONCO my '89 has problems with excessive cooling even in summer. So I take cardboard campaign signs and cut off the air to the radiator... I can usually get 160* on a cold day, but during the brutal West Texas summer I remove the cardboard, crank up the a/c and the truck still doesnt get...
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    AMAZING! My truck now only has 1 leak!

    My truck reminds people of a VW bug: It marks its spot whenever it is parked..... I told my boss that I would not charge him for sealcoating his parking lot!
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    gonna try my hand at return line repair

    Well I decided that this week end I would try to install a fuel line return kit in my '89 since it mimics a VW bug..... It marks its territory! Anybody got any hints, or things to look out for? Thanks
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    Auto diesel vs diesel #2?

    IN Texas the state Comptrollers office regulates fuel and road taxes....If you get caught burning non--tax diesel( red diesel) they will arrest you and impound your vehicle incident to arrest. Then you have a tax felony criminal record. Do they need a warrant? No, just your driving on a public...
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    Electrical gremlins at it again

    Well i replaced both the external regulator and the alternator in my '89 (LuLuBelle) the other day when the trouble light activated. Well, today the light came on again but this time the voltmeter did not register low. Me thinks its a grounding issue cause I know the belt is new and snugged...
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    Ford diesel Oil who runs it?

    most oil around texas is sky high..... We are told that since the standard of living( wages) are higher here, the price is also higher................................problem is: not everyone works in the oilfield and makes oilfield wages.
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    Thermostat Housing?

    Wes is THE MAN! He helped me out with an oilcooler, which was reasonable even driving more than halfway across TEXAS! I wish I had his shop and his playtoys. Kudo,s Wes!
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Guys my wife is constantly on my butt about the $$$ I spend on my '89. I told her that if I wanted to purchase a new Ford, my payments would more than the mortgage. I keep telling her that $100 - $200 per month for add ons and repairs is not a bad deal. I dont drink , smoke cigarettes or...
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    Need a replacement seat (s).

    Im in need of a replacement bench seat for LuLuBelle, my '89 Supercab. My '89 seats are in bad shape. My passenger side will not allow me access to the back seat, wont unlatch. The driver side will not latch , in an accident it may not help me. I prefer a tan or brown color, but heck I aint...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    That dont look too bad.... I hit a 8 point whitetail doing 105 one night; in a marked patrol unit: a 2018 Chevrolet crew cab. My buddy was hollering for help at a domestic disturbance 22 miles away. Mr Deer decided that he wanted to challenge the pick up.... when it was all said and done the...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

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    GPC or Glow plugs?

    thanks Franklin 2
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    GPC or Glow plugs?

    Ok folks LuluBelle was slow to start this morning. The WTS light went out almost immediately and it took some effort to start. So which do i replace first? GPC or GPs? Also need a recommendation for a block heater. Im leaning towards a magnetic heater..... Yea or Nay???
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    Safe running rpm

    Cubey, my friend we call Interstate 10 the west Texas autobahn.... Ive clocked people at 115 mph on a 2 land road( State Why 67 ) knowing full well a nice 8 point buck might jump out and cause a wreck or worse. Speed limits seem to be suggestions at best, but when you live 50+ miles from...
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    Safe running rpm

    my LuluBelle running 4.10s and a 5 speed usually runs 2200 rpm at about 60 mph. Due to the fact I sometimes drive long distances ( West Texas) I try to keep it at 60 and maybe 65 mph..... HOWEVER, when she starts running rough, I take her out, flog the peewadding out of her, and give her a dose...
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    GRRRR! Pick up mods that should be illegal

    I like SuperDaves idea alot. Maybe I can find a piece of aluminum and place that on the tailegate..... Put a small International Harvester bumper sticker on it..................The possibilities are endless.
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    GRRRR! Pick up mods that should be illegal

    wish I could roll lots of coal with ol'LuluBelle...... too many miles on the old gal though.....
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    GRRRR! Pick up mods that should be illegal

    These guys like the LOW RIDER look of the pick up.....some look like they are sitting right on the ground. Crossing the railroad tracks takes 3 minutes it seems. Personally, I think a train would do a bit of good. As to the problems with tailgaters at night my brother suggested putting up a...
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    GRRRR! Pick up mods that should be illegal

    wonder if I can glue a Plexiglas mirror to the tailgate........hmmmmmm
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    GRRRR! Pick up mods that should be illegal

    We have a bunch of "street rodders" around here who modify their pickups in a way that should be illegal. They either raise the front of the vehicle or lower the rear of the vehicle . At night they can shine their headlights on the planet Mars; thereby blinding anybody in front of them. Its...

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