91 7.3 IDI Build Thread

[Late_99_psd]

Alright folks, I'm new here at the .net so I figured I'd open with our curent project. This is my brothers truck. I picked it up in Michigan for $565. Its a 1985 frame, cab and bed, a 1991 engine and C-6 trans, 1995 front clip.

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Just a few extras we got with it

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We actually sold the auto meter pyrometer for $170

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And this factory instrument cluster w/ factory tach for $50

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Engine runs

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Video Proof

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[Late_99_psd]

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Needed new head gaskets

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Old cab and bed on right, new cab and bed on trailer

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Check out that DT466 blue

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[Late_99_psd]

BTW the new cab and bed is off a 95 F-150

 

[biggin92]

nice project man i'm lovin it keep up the good work and welcome to oilburners if you have any Q's post em up

 

[jonathan]

was that a turbo i seen

 

[Late_99_psd]

was that a turbo i seen

Yes sir Its a Banks Sidewinder kit. Probably gonna do a road draft tube and get rid of that massive banks box on the top.

 

[93fordturbo]

i cant wait to see her done. Welcome to the forum.

 

[jonathan]

you know about scas right? btw welcome to this form.

 

[my85ford]

nice build ! I cant wait to see more pics . keep up the nice job! oh and welcome to the forum

 

[flareside_thun]

Awesome, that cab and bed is MINT! Welcome to the site man keep it up.

 

[Late_99_psd]

you know about scas right?

No sir, Please inform me or a link to what you are talking about, Thanks!

Btw, say goodby to the C6 and hello to a zf 5-speed. If anyone has a good price on a 4wd zf I am interested. Or if anyone is looking for a 4wd c6, I will be rebuilding this one and will be up for sale.

 

[Late_99_psd]

Awesome, that cab and bed is MINT!

You hit the nail on the head! I was supprised, especially for a junkyard find. The gentleman that owned that F-150 must have only driven it in the summer or something???? If you look under the dash it looks like it just came off the factory floor!

 

[flareside_thun]

http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10350

The ZF is a good move IMO.

 

[Goofyexponent]

NICE truck man!!!

Do yourself a favor and get that K40 whip on the roof. The coil needs to be above the vehicle (on the roof) for the flattest SWR's and most range...you can burn up a radio like that!

Welcome to the site and we need to see that thing when she is TOTALLY done!!

 

[flareside_thun]

If you wanna get technical with it a 102" SS whip is one of the best, most robust and functional CB antennas you can get. Goofy is right though...either way you need to get that antenna mounted either on the roof or make a riser that puts the feedpoint above the edge of the roof. Being where it's mounted now, messes with more factors other than the SWR. If you have any questions about that there's a few of us radio junkies on here.....