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why? blow up the yellow truck?

 

Almost. Blew the head gaskets again, valve covers were leaking, servos were going out in 1st 2nd and reverse, and the axles were toast. Just needed a lot of work. Plus I wanted a 4 door and obd2

 

fair enough! looks good, if its anything like the D, it will be sweet. always loved your truck.

 

Thanks dude! It will be a DD again, but this time one bad *** DD.

 

Starting to get there... Dropped it off at the frame shop last night.-

Also took the ol lady shootin for the first time


It rained and was too cold to paint the Frame on D, so hopefully tonight after work I can get some paint on it and start putting it all Back together.-

To do list:
1. Swap interior
2. Rebuild axles
3. Replace the shock cans
4. Install the Powertrain
5. Fix dents and paint it.-

Lot of work left to do...

 

Spent a little time while taking a break on the SD on this. We had some left over chassis black, so dad painted the frame and axles to get everything looking better. Also found out the steering rod on the 94 frame is too short and has a different fitting than the 01. So now I am going to try the 01 first, if that doesn't work, I'll cut a little out of the 01 and weld it to the 94 shaft.-

I know this is could lead to a weak link, so I am hoping you guys can give suggestions on how to properly do this while keeping it safe and worry free (and not overly expensive of course)

 

nice progress!

btw havent got any luck on getting those headlights u wanted, found a guy with a trashed ranger that thought id pay them as new (and save on not paying taxes compared to the dealer .....he said...)

 

It's all good buddy. I sure appreciate you looking for me!

 

Well, i did do a little to this. I too the wiring harness off the old frame and installed it on D. And took a picture of the clean frame



Spent all my freaking time working on the red one

 

ooooo....ahhhhhh....


:)

 

I know right? What a huge update! Hoping now the diesel is running I can get my two actual projects (this and my 68) the attention they are needing

 

Just talked to the ol lady. Approval for D-Ranged version 5.0 has been received.-

Plans:
1. Complete the interior swap and rebuild of the axles
2. V8/Auto
3. Debated bobbing the bed, but decided those trails should be left to Sgt Ex
4. New radius arms-
5. Yellow and dark gray paint.-

 

Babe......












LOLOL congrats on the approval. now get to it! my job doesnt pass fast when you arent posting pictures to drool and stare at!

 

Actually it went more like, "I'm thinking about making D a wheeler again" she replied with, "---- yeah!!! I'm so excited! Now I have something to drive!"

Yea, I know. She's a keeper

 

What the hell!





Lucky bastard..




LOL. now honestly, MOAR PICS!

 

I'll get some today.

 

congrats on the go ahead on the 5.0. Your truck is already bada**, this will even make it more.

 

Going carbed or fuel injection?

 

Pulled the ol gal out after work and ran the wiring, fuel lines, and brake line down the driver frame rail, and had my pops give me a hand installing the gas tank....



And mounting the bed



Next up is interior this weekend.-

 

Fuel Injected. I will never install a carb on another vehicle. Some people hate FI, I hate carbs

 

Thanks dude. I chose the 5.0 only because of adaptability. A friend of mine on TRS is really good with the swap, so he offered to help. It's The closest thing to bolt in as you can get while maintaining cruise control and a/c. It's not as powerful as the original 5.3 or 6.0 would be, but it will be a vast improvement over the exhausted 4.0

 

tan doesn't fit your truck well haha.

 

Uh, no. It's definitely going back yellow. I doubt it will be ready this year, but planning to have it drivable and wheelable by February of next year. So that means you can get my bumper done this summer

 

One thing I am undecided on is carpet or vinyl. I HATE the look of vinyl floors, but hate how carpet gets dirty so quickly. I was thinking of going to a black carpet kit (tan is in the truck now, do it will have to come out)-

What do you guys think? I have husky liners. It's the rear section I'm worried about. Do they make a husky liner for the rear portion of the cab?

 

Still no work yet on D. I have been helping my dad build his newest garage. I also Got the Superduty hood painted. Holy **** this thing has dents. Dad had 4 cans of black. All were almost empty, and one of them was so old it gelled up. So I mixed 3 different black base costs and sprayed the hood. Used some extra clear, and at least matched it close enough. I'll get that installed this weekend along with some work on this.