My Midlife Crisis
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- cowbay
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Re: My Midlife Crisis
Thanks All the trim is going back on. They look there best all with everything on to me at least.
"If it can't be fixed with a hammer, then it is an electrical problem"
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
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Re: My Midlife Crisis
Finally on the road. Now I have to trouble shoot the overdrive which is not engaging.
And no for the obligatory dog with pickup pictures. I feel a country song coming on
Notice Scout is properly attired with his Ford Collar
And no for the obligatory dog with pickup pictures. I feel a country song coming on
Notice Scout is properly attired with his Ford Collar
"If it can't be fixed with a hammer, then it is an electrical problem"
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
- basketcase0302
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Re: My Midlife Crisis
My goodness!
What an amazing job in such a short time! You think if I drive my truck up there ya'll can perform some of that body work magic on her?!
Hey dogs just go with our trucks, my Diamon' goes everywhere I go in the bump!
Stop by here when you get a chance.
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What an amazing job in such a short time! You think if I drive my truck up there ya'll can perform some of that body work magic on her?!
Hey dogs just go with our trucks, my Diamon' goes everywhere I go in the bump!
Stop by here when you get a chance.
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SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
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SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
2008 Ford Escape 4 x 4
- cowbay
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Thanks, Tell me about it. What made it easy was the bump was mechanically tight, minimal amount of rust and a super straight body. The only issue is the overdrive now. I have to say I need a break and my wife would like to see me for a little bit, if you can talk her into it I will do it. Good luck on that one . This was done after work, half day staurdays and all day sundays. I was just dying to get it on the road. Plus it was a sanity check from the real world. I want to use it as my daily driver for the summer that was my major push.basketcase0302 wrote:My goodness!
What an amazing job in such a short time! You think if I drive my truck up there ya'll can perform some of that body work magic on her?!
Hey dogs just go with our trucks, my Diamon' goes everywhere I go in the bump!
Stop by here when you get a chance.
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... ng+them+on
"If it can't be fixed with a hammer, then it is an electrical problem"
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
- cowbay
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Well some pictures of the bump lettered up. I have been using this as my run around truck for work since my superduty is in the fleet right now due to what seems to be every 6.0 diesel I own is in the shop everyother day. The sad thing though is it get's the same mileage as the new pickups. I took the mileage quest suggestions and with the 3speed with overdrive it has been gettting as 12.5-14.5 miles per gallon and if all highway up to 18 MPG.
Bump by the sea at the end of Flatbush Ave, kicking it Brooklyn style
Bump by the sea at the end of Flatbush Ave, kicking it Brooklyn style
"If it can't be fixed with a hammer, then it is an electrical problem"
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
- Joshpow
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Re: My Midlife Crisis
Looks good! Nice ol truck.
Josh
72 F-100 Ranger XLT SWB
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72 F-100 Ranger XLT SWB
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- bnl44
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That is a really sweet looking truck!
I really like the deep dish wheels, with hub caps and deep trim rings. I’m considering that look rather than custom wheels on my 69 Ranger.
I really like the deep dish wheels, with hub caps and deep trim rings. I’m considering that look rather than custom wheels on my 69 Ranger.
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Re: My Midlife Crisis
And Purple is my favorite color!
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Nice truck! Is that a spot light on the driver's side? Is it stock? Never noticed one on a bump before... How does it turn on (where is switch) and is there a way to adjust it from inside cab or just from outside? Could be a fun add-on if someone sells them!
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Thanks about the spot light. I suppose it was not a factory option but an aftermarket deal at the time. But I love it also. I attached some pictures with the handle inside.
"If it can't be fixed with a hammer, then it is an electrical problem"
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
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Very cool light
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What paint is that? Looks real close to what I'm about to spray... I love this, you've given me a preview of what mine will hopefully look like in a few weeks (same colours/colour scheme)
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For the paint the purple is a 1970 mopar plum crazy and the white is a 2007 Ford Superduty code. This is colors are what my whole fleet is big or small.Canadian Ford Eh wrote:What paint is that? Looks real close to what I'm about to spray... I love this, you've given me a preview of what mine will hopefully look like in a few weeks (same colours/colour scheme)
In the meantime I will look up the paint manufacture and type we use in my shop. It holds up pretty well
"If it can't be fixed with a hammer, then it is an electrical problem"
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles
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Re: My Midlife Crisis
Ill be damned, another Long Islander.
Nice looking truck, the two tone looks great!
Nice looking truck, the two tone looks great!