KD2IUS
Ken
Hey there, hi there, ho there...
Since my last visit here, my '98 E350 EB 7.3 had gone out of my hands for a bit while I tried to go down a different road vehicle wise. Well, true love overcomes all, and it found its way back into my driveway, for good this time. A bit strange to be the second AND fourth owners of a vehicle, perhaps, but I digress.
The name comes from my preference for night driving, well, the night in general over the day, if ye be wondering.
Anywho, here are some things that I've gotten done so far...
New Keystone/LKQ grille and Dorman solid-color turn signal lenses...split color was *blech*
Added a ScanGauge II, currently set to monitor Tachometer, Engine Oil Temp, Turbo Boost, and fuel pressure measured at the ICP.
Replaced worn-out OEM springs with Moog CC81366s, and Monroe Gas-Magnums...lifted the front end back up about an inch.
And as it sits now.
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OK, so to rehash my plans for this rig:
Respray to Dark Metallic Blue w/ a Black Lower Accent
Insulation, soundproofing, and recovering of interior panels, ceilings, and floors...recommendations and thoughts MUCH appreciated.
Custom layout including sideways-lay rear bed (approx. queen size), shelves/cabinets, maybe two rear buckets
4" lift w/ rear LSD swap and 2" receiver-mount winch up front
2m and CB radio install
Grille Guard with driving lights
LT235/85R16 on Super Duty Alcoa Wheels
2009+ console and front door panel swap
Lund-style visor, hand in hand with some chicken lighting
On-board diesel-fed generator/inverter w/ 120V/12V hookups, TV, fridge, etc.
On-board air compressor for bumping tire PSI and air horns (don't roll your eyes like that)
Set up high idle to dash-mounted switch
Plus a couple other cool, nice ideas...
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Done so far, but no pictures:
HPOP and Fuel Bowl Re-seal (thanks to http://www.dieselorings.com for the kit)
Two new starting batteries w/ replacement battery terminals
New windshield
Rear interior is currently stripped while I chase down water leaks. Sealed three gutter leaks on the left and rear, now I have one somewhere on the passenger side (definitely not CHMSL, possibly window seal)...if I can't find it, the garden hose will. Once I have that wrapped up, the interior overhaul can begin in earnest.
I also have an oil leak SOMEWHERE, I cannot for the life of me track it down...contemplating either UV dye or just saying **** it and let the shop play hide-and-find-so-I-can-fix-it. Not severe, but definitely annoying.
Alrighty, that's it for now. Thanks for sticking through and reading my novella. Much more to come, like the sig says, a bit here and there...
My two companions on their 1st birthday last month, Molly and Chloe...they LOVEDED their birthday cupcake. The (very tolerant and patient) significant other in the picture prefers to avoid the limelight...
Since my last visit here, my '98 E350 EB 7.3 had gone out of my hands for a bit while I tried to go down a different road vehicle wise. Well, true love overcomes all, and it found its way back into my driveway, for good this time. A bit strange to be the second AND fourth owners of a vehicle, perhaps, but I digress.
The name comes from my preference for night driving, well, the night in general over the day, if ye be wondering.
Anywho, here are some things that I've gotten done so far...
New Keystone/LKQ grille and Dorman solid-color turn signal lenses...split color was *blech*
Added a ScanGauge II, currently set to monitor Tachometer, Engine Oil Temp, Turbo Boost, and fuel pressure measured at the ICP.
Replaced worn-out OEM springs with Moog CC81366s, and Monroe Gas-Magnums...lifted the front end back up about an inch.
And as it sits now.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OK, so to rehash my plans for this rig:
Respray to Dark Metallic Blue w/ a Black Lower Accent
Insulation, soundproofing, and recovering of interior panels, ceilings, and floors...recommendations and thoughts MUCH appreciated.
Custom layout including sideways-lay rear bed (approx. queen size), shelves/cabinets, maybe two rear buckets
4" lift w/ rear LSD swap and 2" receiver-mount winch up front
2m and CB radio install
Grille Guard with driving lights
LT235/85R16 on Super Duty Alcoa Wheels
2009+ console and front door panel swap
Lund-style visor, hand in hand with some chicken lighting
On-board diesel-fed generator/inverter w/ 120V/12V hookups, TV, fridge, etc.
On-board air compressor for bumping tire PSI and air horns (don't roll your eyes like that)
Set up high idle to dash-mounted switch
Plus a couple other cool, nice ideas...
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Done so far, but no pictures:
HPOP and Fuel Bowl Re-seal (thanks to http://www.dieselorings.com for the kit)
Two new starting batteries w/ replacement battery terminals
New windshield
Rear interior is currently stripped while I chase down water leaks. Sealed three gutter leaks on the left and rear, now I have one somewhere on the passenger side (definitely not CHMSL, possibly window seal)...if I can't find it, the garden hose will. Once I have that wrapped up, the interior overhaul can begin in earnest.
I also have an oil leak SOMEWHERE, I cannot for the life of me track it down...contemplating either UV dye or just saying **** it and let the shop play hide-and-find-so-I-can-fix-it. Not severe, but definitely annoying.
Alrighty, that's it for now. Thanks for sticking through and reading my novella. Much more to come, like the sig says, a bit here and there...
My two companions on their 1st birthday last month, Molly and Chloe...they LOVEDED their birthday cupcake. The (very tolerant and patient) significant other in the picture prefers to avoid the limelight...
