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    another ZF5 roll over thread.... with excessive roll over noise.

    I do believe Bart is spot on. It's hard to tell exactly from the photos the actual degrees, and I'm guessing around a 23 degree driveshaft angle, but the u joint operating angles seem too far apart. Ideally, should be within 1/2 degree of each other. U joint operating angles greater than 3...
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    Need a Photo of Intact Lower Portion of Windshield Pillar

    Much obliged, sir!
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    Need a Photo of Intact Lower Portion of Windshield Pillar

    Hi Folks, Long shot here, but does anyone happen to have a photo of the lower section of the windshield pillar where it meets the upper cowl? I need to rebuild this portion and both sides are rusted away. Haven't had much luck on line finding a photo of this area intact. I can probably wing...
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    Thank you much! I used a grinder with cutting disc to rough cut the large panel holes, then a grinder cone rock to fine tune them. Used a step drill for the little holes. I'm with ya on the firewall reinforcement. I bought this kit...
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    Cut out a rotted section of firewall and tacked in some new patch panels I built today.
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    Finally Found a DMF - Anyone Here of This Brand?

    Very cool. Thanks for the replies folks!
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    Finally Found a DMF - Anyone Here of This Brand?

    I've been looking for a new DMF for a good while now with not much luck at all. Is anyone still selling these still? Anyway, Picked up a Power Torque/Brute Power DMF part number 50-167755 on ebay for $50. Figured for fifty bucks it's worth a shot. Seems to share the correct part number...
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    Worked on separating the panels at the clutch cylinder/brake booster to patch the sheet metal and reinforce. Pretty nasty!
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    Finally got the truck from Oahu to home on Big Island. Gave it a good pressure washing all around and underneath as vehicles always come off the open barge with a nice coat of sea salt. It's a shame the body rotted so much because the frame and under carriage is remarkably clean and solid...
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    A bit of surgery. A bit of test fitting. Sheetmetal Sunday.
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    Still working on the replacement cab. Just did a $50 fiberglass and Rustoleum rattle can special on the red one.
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    Well, really digging the white. Might play around with a bit of 2 tone. Maybe Red and White or Black and White. I've always had solid white trucks and really like it.
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    Interesting story...or Scary. PO evidently installed a wheel with the correct lug pattern, but the center bore was too small. I didn't notice it when purchasing... Had new tires installed. The tire shop did not notice it either. How they did not notice is beyond me as it would have stood...
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    I believe you and I share very similar tastes. I like all of your color choices, especially 2 tone Red and White.
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    It will likely take me a few months due to my day job, but planning these steps: 1. Wet Blast sheet metal repair areas. 2. Repair Sheetmetal, grind welds. 3. Wet Blast remaining areas of cab as needed. 4. Epoxy Primer Seal Coat. 5. Seam Seal. 6. Body Filler As needed. 7. Epoxy Primer...
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    Donor cab pretty much fully stripped now. Cleaned up some of the rust spots to see what I have to work with. Actually better than I thought. It looks like I won't need to replace the floor/rocker/pillars on the passenger side. I suppose this would be a good time to reinforce the firewall...
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    Worked a bit today on stripping the donor. Good bit of work to get the cab where I want it, but it'll be fun.
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    I'm with you on the reg cab 4x4's. Love them. Not sure of the entire history. It's quite likely it sat for quite some time on the wet part of the island, or very near the coast.
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    Project Red Rover - 1988 F350 - 7.3 NA

    Hello Folks, New Member. First IDI. Here learning the ropes. My new to me 1988 F350 flatbed. 7.3 NA, 5 Speed 4x4. 102,000 miles. Runs like a sewing machine. Rotten cab....LOVE this truck. I have a 1990 donor F150 with a much better cab. I'll be fixing that cab up and swapping. I'll...

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