Spring is here, whats your to do list on your rig?

[GOOSE]

I was traveling down the road last night and went through a puddle that basically engulfed my truck, I was driving by feel, lost total sight for about 50-75 feet. There was so much water resistance, my 3" band clamp gave way and the exhaust separated where the down pipe ends.

I got underneath there this evening to put it back together and did a little surveying. I came to the conclusion that a spring time punch list is in order. Here's what I got in a quick look over.

-Oil leaking from turbo oil supply elbow, CDR grommet, and around the turbo itself. The turbo only has about 10,000 miles on a rebuild so it should be something simple.

-Up pipes leaking, looks like around the slip joint. A new one may be in order as I have sealed it up before and it doesn't hold long term.

-Bed needs pulled to clean and paint frame, fix fuel sumps and front gauge operation.

- Fender flares need to come off to put a stop to surface rust, the paint is peeling because the flares have rubbed through it.

- New batteries

- King pins


This is much better than needing new transmissions, engines and the like but an old truck will always need something I guess. So what do y-all need to address this spring? I can't be the only one with a list of things to do to my rig.

 

[7.3 man]

Get my truck running right (fuel pump, gps, relay) and tires, with a new paint job.

 

[subway]

Figure out why my truck has no balls, besides that nothing big, just pulling the bed welding in patch panals and sandblasting the frame. Guess I might have to paint it up to keep it from rusting.

Just welded in a new cherry bomb tonight.

 

[oregon96psd]

Spring is here?

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Had to shovel out my service truck to go to work yesterday, not quite here yet

 

[riotwarrior]

Wish list

Replace ZF trans,

Install lockers front and rear...have these

diesel purge for Injectors .....gotta buy this CHECK!

Maybe replace IP if can with the rebuilt I have...

rear brakes...gotta buy this GOT NEW ONES ON SPARE DIFF LOCKER GOES IN

inspect fronts again

cab swap and OBS front clip and body lift and paint....got all this

hydroboost ...have this

turbo install...have this

IC install ...have this

rebuild bumper for front, and rear. ...have these WORKING ON BOTH SIMULTANEOUSLY

see if rear winch is doable...have this..needs a main shaft

38 gallon rear tank gotta...gotta buy this

Carrier pump...gotta buy this

fab frame mounts for saddle mount batteries....have the material

install coolant filter....have this

install racor 500 fuel filter....have this

get aluminum wheel fixed soon

That bout sums up the wish list

Al....

PS lookin for volunteers...to assist said projects

EDIT,
PURGE DONE, Rear Brakes checked out OK on Spare DIFF, Bumpers getting worked on, and OBS cab prepping for swap too. 2013.04.02

 

[GOOSE]

If Jersey got snow like that, I would be a happy camper.

 

[tbrumm]

Well, let' see. This could get to be along list:
1.) Get my hydroboost put in
2.)Install my new engine wiring harness
3.Clean up the frame/underbody and repair the paint form winter's ravages
4.)Clean and repaint my rims and get my new tires put on
5.)Insulate the AC evaporator housing to get ready for hot weather
6.) And if I ever get around to - clean the interior and armorall!

Warm weather has to get here first before I can (or want) to do any of it, and tomorrow it is only gonna get as high as 19° (low tonight of around 5°)

 

[oregon96psd]

I HATE snow, so tired of working on stuff outside, in the cold, in the snow in the wind.

Sorry, kinda got side tracked.....

 

[GOOSE]

My rims desperately need cleaning, interior gets done regularly. I also have to fix a crack in my left dash support and inspect the rear brakes so I can use the e brake again.

 

[laserjock]

My list is pretty simple

1.) Everything.

Seriously, goal for spring and summer is new floor and cab corners followed by pulling the bed and cleaning up the rear half and paint. Tear down the parts truck and get ready for the core support and D60 swap. Hopefully be ready for engine work this fall.

 

[gatorman21218]

So after spending 2 years rebuilding the engine (twice), rebuilding the front axle, welding and fixing all the rust on the bed, my plan is to drive the truck.

 

[fordf350man]

some new body panels to get rid of the rust

install my new/used bed on the truck

fuel fill pipe mod

install turbo

get spicer transmission and divorced transfer case

and ride the motorcycle

 

[Wyreth]

Well here's the list of what I'm going to continue putting off:

Fix gauge wiring, possibly replace cluster w/custom
Continue cleaning (I really wish there was a hot tank big enough I could just drop the whole truck in it)
New shocks
Pivot bushings, tie rods, idler arm.
Rear axle seals
Change gear oil in rear end.
Install DNE2
Finish molds for new glowplug boots & fab new harness.
Pull bed & fix shower heads

 

[Russ]

Change headlight, turn signals, corner lights, Install new LED cab lights, replace trailer hitch, touch up some paint, change the oil and drive drive drive.

 

[Kevin 007]

Ranger OD or ZF swap. Weather stripping.