KD2IUS
Ken
First off, hello to all. Long time lurker turned member, here looking for ideas to pilfer (and maybe have some of mine treated in kind).
Now that the pleasantries are dispensed with, let's get down to the nitty-gritty...
Picked this off the original owner for $2,000...
I know, I know, it doesn't look like much right now, but there's a method to my madness...this big brute (whom shall henceforth be referred to as "Jed") is packing 7.3 liters of PowerStroke goodness. Even better, the powertrain has 309,xxx miles on it...EXCEPT the 10k-old Ford Reman E4OD. It also has the Dana 60 3.55 rear end, which will be swapped in the future for an LSD or all-out locking carrier. 4x4 is an awfully tempting proposition, but for the price tag (coupled with the fact that it will see rather little severe non-prepped-surfaces for the forseeable future) I'm most likely going to settle on a front receiver carrying a winch. And to top it off, the only rust issue AT ALL is on the right rear fender...paint and body shop will fix that in the spring-summertime.
Other ideas that will be incorporated:
DIY Bed (plenty of 3/4-inch plywood laying in the garage)
Cabinets (again, yay plywood)
Rear Disc Brake Conversion (or Hydroboost...still gauging)
LT235/85R16 on Super Duty Alcoa Wheels
Overhead Front Shelf for Storage/Radios
Tow Mirrors
Moonvisor
Chrome Bumpers
Running Lights & Running Boards
Wood Dash Kit
Curtains for Windows
New interior trim/carpet for rear
On-board generator w/ fuel supply
Interior 120V AC hookups
Television w/ media storage
4” lift
Winterfront and Factory AIC Unit
Plus maybe some other goodies...we shall see.
Right now, though, what I NEED is:
New Batteries (Done, Wal-Mart EverStart Maxx 65-N x2)
A/C Compressor Bypass until Spring (Done, Dorman A/C Bypass Pulley)
Oil & Filter (going with Motorcraft 15W40 and FL1995)
Air & Fuel Filters (more Motorcraft)
Positive Battery Cable w/terminals (there's $300 going to the dealer)
High Mount Brake Bulbs (Easy)
Reseal Roof Gutters (FlexSeal)
Either Master Cylinder Return Spring for the pedal, or the whole shebang...still working on narrowing that down
Shock Absorbers ("need" is putting it mildly)
Instrument Cluster Gauges for engine temp and oil pressure are possessed...verified levels are good, the dials are just out to lunch. Gives me an excuse to add some for EGT, boost, etc...not that I need one.
Hide and Go Seek for problem fuses
I will probably retain the OEM carpet, headliner, and interior trim beneath it all, partly for convenience, partly for the insulation already installed.
That's all I have for tonight, as I am half asleep writing this. I will be back tomorrow with more pictures.
Now that the pleasantries are dispensed with, let's get down to the nitty-gritty...
Picked this off the original owner for $2,000...
I know, I know, it doesn't look like much right now, but there's a method to my madness...this big brute (whom shall henceforth be referred to as "Jed") is packing 7.3 liters of PowerStroke goodness. Even better, the powertrain has 309,xxx miles on it...EXCEPT the 10k-old Ford Reman E4OD. It also has the Dana 60 3.55 rear end, which will be swapped in the future for an LSD or all-out locking carrier. 4x4 is an awfully tempting proposition, but for the price tag (coupled with the fact that it will see rather little severe non-prepped-surfaces for the forseeable future) I'm most likely going to settle on a front receiver carrying a winch. And to top it off, the only rust issue AT ALL is on the right rear fender...paint and body shop will fix that in the spring-summertime.
Other ideas that will be incorporated:
DIY Bed (plenty of 3/4-inch plywood laying in the garage)
Cabinets (again, yay plywood)
Rear Disc Brake Conversion (or Hydroboost...still gauging)
LT235/85R16 on Super Duty Alcoa Wheels
Overhead Front Shelf for Storage/Radios
Tow Mirrors
Moonvisor
Chrome Bumpers
Running Lights & Running Boards
Wood Dash Kit
Curtains for Windows
New interior trim/carpet for rear
On-board generator w/ fuel supply
Interior 120V AC hookups
Television w/ media storage
4” lift
Winterfront and Factory AIC Unit
Plus maybe some other goodies...we shall see.
Right now, though, what I NEED is:
New Batteries (Done, Wal-Mart EverStart Maxx 65-N x2)
A/C Compressor Bypass until Spring (Done, Dorman A/C Bypass Pulley)
Oil & Filter (going with Motorcraft 15W40 and FL1995)
Air & Fuel Filters (more Motorcraft)
Positive Battery Cable w/terminals (there's $300 going to the dealer)
High Mount Brake Bulbs (Easy)
Reseal Roof Gutters (FlexSeal)
Either Master Cylinder Return Spring for the pedal, or the whole shebang...still working on narrowing that down
Shock Absorbers ("need" is putting it mildly)
Instrument Cluster Gauges for engine temp and oil pressure are possessed...verified levels are good, the dials are just out to lunch. Gives me an excuse to add some for EGT, boost, etc...not that I need one.
Hide and Go Seek for problem fuses
I will probably retain the OEM carpet, headliner, and interior trim beneath it all, partly for convenience, partly for the insulation already installed.
That's all I have for tonight, as I am half asleep writing this. I will be back tomorrow with more pictures.
