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  1. PSD

    OBS F250 Build

    Question: Does anyone know if there are any replacement options for the variety of plastic clips on the driver's side frame rail? Most of them are holding the fuel lines in place. Here's an example of what I'm talking about:
  2. PSD

    OBS F250 Build

    Removed the 7.3, and the rear fuel tank. I've been working on getting all of the surface rust off of the frame. Progress is currently slow, but it's coming along.
  3. PSD

    OBS F250 Build

    Some progress with the wire wheel a few days ago... Hopefully pulling the motor next week. I'm working on figuring out fuel tanks, as the stock fuel capacity has never really been ideal.
  4. PSD

    OBS F250 Build

    Ass-end shot of the 7.3 as it currently sits; I've always enjoyed the way this motor looks. Still wish it were a 6BT, though!
  5. PSD

    OBS F250 Build

    More progress today: Removed the cab and bed, and started making a list of stuff the truck needs moving forward. I'd like to expand the fuel capacity of the truck, as the two small tanks never seem to be quite enough. Also looking into some new front and rear bumpers, new wheels and tires, and...
  6. PSD

    OBS F250 Build

    Killer - thank you! That is super helpful
  7. PSD

    OBS F250 Build

    That’s the plan - just waiting to find the right axle within a reasonable distance. I really just want to do it for the matching bolt pattern. How is the factory locker on those? Looks killer with that bed setup. I’m going back and forth between repainting with the factory two-tone, or doing...
  8. PSD

    OBS F250 Build

    Glad I'm not dealing with that type of rust. I've watched my friends' cars in Minnesota slowly rot away - crazy. I did try the PB.... maybe I could have been more persistent or patient. A few of them broke. The three I was able to get off were cab mounts that were under the carpet. Either way...
  9. PSD

    OBS F250 Build

    I bought this F250 in 2011 and have put about 100k miles on it since. My wife and I spent about 15 months (in 2012 and 2013) traveling the West in this truck. It had a beat-to-******** 1994 Lance on it, which worked great. Very grateful for the opportunity to visit a lot of places pre-Instagram, as...
  10. PSD

    Time to Upgrade/Downsize

    Excellent. Thanks!
  11. PSD

    Time to Upgrade/Downsize

    Excellent, thanks for all of the information. We're currently keeping an eye on CL to see if a newer camper pops up. We're patient, but would also like to get one by the Fall of this year. Any other places (other than craigslist) that are recommended for used pop-ups? Now that we've made up...
  12. PSD

    Time to Upgrade/Downsize

    Excellent, thanks. I'd imagine our load wouldn't be more than 300lbs (although that is a total BS estimate - I really have no idea what we'll actually be looking at) - I'll be interested in hearing your experience with the strut assists. The more I look into the pop-ups, the more excited I'm...
  13. PSD

    Time to Upgrade/Downsize

    Thanks for the reply! Fortunately, most of our gear isn't very heavy. The ski equipment is probably the heaviest, and even that is modest in weight. I hadn't looked into the Outfitter Pop-Ups: At first glance they look impressive - I'd imagine finding one used will be a matter of waiting...
  14. PSD

    Time to Upgrade/Downsize

    Starting in January 2013, my girlfriend and I spent just over 13 months traveling the Western United States/living in a hard-sided Lance Camper. I already owned the truck (1997 F250 4x4 Powerstroke, 4x4, manual trans, short bed, extended cab), and we found the camper for inexpensive. Now -...
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