1984 F150 2wd original owner

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1984 F150 2wd original owner

PASO
I bought my truck new from the dealer, man that seems like a long time ago.
Reading all your posts have renewed my interest in using it more.
10 years ago I installed a Offenhauser  4 barrel manifold with a Carter AFB carb.
At the same time I changed the distributor and installed a MSD 4? ignition.
Put dual exhaust from front to back using the 92 manifolds to split the exhaust.
It has been running without issues all that time only changing the oil has been the only maintenance items.
I had to open the hood as the ALT light came on, so looks like i need to change the Alternator.
The truck has 234400 Km on it and never been opened up.
Need to refresh lots of body stuff again or just drive it as a survivor.
 
signing up and joining was a breeze Gary
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Gary Lewis
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Welcome!  Glad joined.  

That's a cool story.  Hope you'll start a thread in the main section to show us pictures and detail your progress.  For instance, if you are changing the alternator will you upgrade to the 3G?  And tell us how the intake/exhaust system is working for you.

And where's home?  I ask because we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and we can add you with a city or post code.  No actual address, please.

Glad the joining process worked.  
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Re: 1984 F150 2wd original owner

PASO
Saskatoon Saskatchewan  Canada is home.

I'm likely just going to install a 1G as it has kept the battery charged for 37 years now.

No add ons that consume power so 1G is good. I have a 3G but looking at all the wiring mods I think i'll leave it stock.
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Re: 1984 F150 2wd original owner

Gary Lewis
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You are now on the map.  

As for the 1G, it'll do the job as it has done for all this time.  And w/o power add-ons you really don't need it.
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Re: 1984 F150 2wd original owner

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Welcome!
Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona