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    Source for new 7.3 IDI engine?

    Would you entertain the idea of a 6.9 in your pickup? What transmission do you have?
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    Project Red Cent

    Nice and smooth. Way to go Rob! Paul
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    FS Ford 80-86 long box

    Dropped Price. Really nice box in the rust belt.
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    Project Red Cent

    Slick looking rig, Rob! Man that's a sweet pickup! Really fantastic job. Thanks for sharing! Paul
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    Fighting the noise

    That's pretty interesting. Do you have a premium sound package in your van? Mine came with a premium sound system, and I've often wondered if that included the sound deadening materials around the van. There is a foam mat in many places behind the interior trim. It's different than that...
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    FS Ford 80-86 long box

    Still got it.
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    '88 e250, which shocks?

    I bought one from the bone yard off a newer ('96 maybe) Ford Van. It literally takes just a few minutes to take off the old van. I eyeballed up the bracket that mounts to the frame and drilled and tapped the holes in the frame. Then had to shim the bracket with some washers to accommodate...
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    3/4 ton Bronco

    Thanks fellows, I was hoping I could get away from that affect by the weight involved, but I'm sure you're right. It sure would be handy...family hauler, old iron hauler, snow plow, good mileage. I'll have to think about it some more. Thanks again. Much appreciated. Paul
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    '88 e250, which shocks?

    For what it's worth I have a 88 E350 extended van 460 (same color as yours). I just put shocks on it this winter and went with Monroe from Summit. When I changed them all out I also bought a front stabilizer assembly from a newer van and installed with a new Monroe stabilizer shock. It does...
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    Super cab owners...

    Hi there, I used Energy Suspension poly bushings on the cab and everything lined up without shims. What bushings did you use? Only curious. I think shimming the bed is the right thing to do. Paul
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    3/4 ton Bronco

    Hello folks, I'm hoping some of you can talk me off the fence (with experience or constructive criticism). I'm about due for a new vehicle. I have a wife and two kids (booster seats). I'm looking for something I can use for my family but also as a gooseneck hauler. My wife doesn't like...
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    Project Red Cent

    Pretty sweet looking build Rob! Like everything you have done in the past it is top notch so far. Are we going to get any more examples of your casting abilities on this build? Thanks for posting, Paul
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    85 cclb f350 cumapart swap

    Hello Brendon, How's she been working for you? You get the ladder bars in and have you pulled a trailer with it yet? Haven't heard much from you. Just curious how you're doing. Thank you for all of your work, Paul
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    New transmission time

    I'm pretty sure I'm the one that led you to this rebuilder. I'm within an hour and a half from them and if you need anything please let me know. I don't have personal experience with them except on the phone. I have an acquaintance that owns his own garage that used to work as a mechanic for...
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    2WD to 4WD straight axle conversion guidance

    Hello, Sort of skimmed the thread here, but it looks like you haven't bought parts for this yet. I believe Calvin has everything you need for the conversion in the marketplace, except maybe hangers and shackles. His price is pretty good. I bought the springs, axle, traction bar, front...
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    E350 15 passenger Van Questions

    One other thing, A few years ago I talked to a locksmith about some home locks of mine. He mentioned that no door locks come with lubricant from the factory. He recommended TriFlo once a year. It has worked nice on my home locks. So while I was cleaning my van up this last weekend I shot...
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    Need to repair some plastic trim

    I used this stuff to repair some plastic seat trim: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-0-85-fl-oz-Plastic-Epoxy-1360788/100371824 It was recommended to me by the previous owner of my van. It just so happened that these pieces were black on my application. When I was done I went over the...
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    E350 15 passenger Van Questions

    I mounted the front stabilizer brackets and put new shocks and stabilizer on. I haven't taken it on any long trips to know for certain, but it does act better. It drives more like a heavy pickup now and the steering seems tighter. I need to get some weight in the back and go for a drive. I...
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    E350 15 passenger Van Questions

    IDIoit, Sounds like you've got quite a rig there. The previous owner of my rig used it once or twice a year for fishing trips. He took great care of it. he moved the two back seat brackets back for more leg room. I have 4 captains chairs in it now with 8' behind the two back seats. I can...
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    E350 15 passenger Van Questions

    Thanks for that. Before I started searching I looked at my frame. I think the '92 and up frames have the holes, but my '88 doesn't. I happened to be at the bone yard today looking for some other stuff and stopped by the Econolines. I found three or so dual rear wheel vans with this damper...
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    E350 15 passenger Van Questions

    Does anyone know if the steering damper for the 92 and up will work on the pre 92 rigs? I've done a bunch of internet searching and called a couple of Ford dealers. I've read through this thread a couple of times: http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1035634-a-real-econoline-steering-fix.html...
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    Realistic budget of a 2wd -4wd and goodies build

    I double flared all mine from start to finish. I found that the less you compress the second bend the better they seal...Get it done, but don't over tighten it. Make sure you get a good chamfer tool. Paul
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    7.3 diesel tracked vehicle

    Shawn, Did you purchase/build for any particular reason... what did you use it for? How long have you had it? How's it handle deep snow? Does it sit fairly level? Are the tracks home made or factory off something? Any chance you've got some old war stories of using...such as pulling...
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    7.3 diesel tracked vehicle

    Thought you all might get a kick out of it: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/cto/4785294395.html Ad reads: 89 FORD F250 BODY ON A OLDER MADE GROOMER FRAME, 7.3 NON TURBO AUTOMATIC RUST FREE BODY,ALL NEW TIRES, TRACKS IN GOOD SHAPE, RUNS AND DRIVES FINE MADE FOR THE SNOW, POWER...
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    E350 15 passenger Van Questions

    Thanks much for the offer. I'm going to have to pass though. I've got way more projects than time right now. I can totally see the usefulness of one though. Thanks again and good luck with your sale. Paul

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