Another "Big Blue" - '86 F350 4x4 7.5L 460
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Gary lets be careful about talking about my unit.
 I spent a fruitful day junkyard hoping in and around the Inland Empire in Southern California. Got a little of what I needed: 1. Original Jack 2. Both lug wrenches 3. A under-hood light, but missing the actual light piece, but in really good shape otherwise. 4. Very good quality sun-visors in the right color!! 5. A headliner of the correct color, and in good shape other than faded, something to work from. 6. Various odds and ends, seat adjustment knob, chrome lock pins, all of the metal hardware for holding the interior moldings in place ... and more.
Tim
Big Blue: '86 F-350 XLT Lariat 7.5L 460 4x4 Dutch: 2012 Jeep JKU Sarah'con 3.5" Lift Upgraded Axles with E-Lockers |
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Sounds like a good haul.
 However, I'm going to suggest that you go with '87 or later sun visors. They have an inboard catch for the rod, which sticks out of the visor a bit, and they don't sag like Bullnose visors do. They use the same three screws to mount at the pivot as a Bullnose visor, and you just have to drill two holes to mount the catches.
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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
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Now you tell me Gary!! ... the biggest thing I'm looking for is the redstrip on the tail gate ... that seems to be hard to find.
Today I spent a bit of time working on the paint oxidation. The strip in the middle is where I put tape so I could see the difference.  I was only able to finish one side today, so hope to have time to work on some of it tomorrow after work before it gets dark.  I started with Meguiar's Compound with 2 different pad densities, then moved on to Meguiar's polish again 2 different pad densities finished with their ultimate wax and a final wipe down. Plus I install some of my finds from yesterday. He's looking WAY better ...
Tim
Big Blue: '86 F-350 XLT Lariat 7.5L 460 4x4 Dutch: 2012 Jeep JKU Sarah'con 3.5" Lift Upgraded Axles with E-Lockers |
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Yes, that stuff is hard to find.
But, you are really making good progress on the paint. Wow, what a difference! 
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
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"That'll buff right out"
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake. Too much other stuff to mention. |
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Now there is an answer to something I've been looking to address! I hate my sagging visors!!! Nice Truck Tim!
John
"Blackie" - 1986 F150 4x4 - Mildly warmed over 351W HO - Original owner |
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Ha! No kidding, looks good!
Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold 1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD 1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E Arizona |
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For those that don't know, the later visors have a place for a catch on the inboard end. They outboard end bolts in where the original visors go, and you have to drill two holes on the inboard end there's no problem doing so as that's what the factory did.
Here are two shots of the visors on Big Blue, and while I have a Highliner in, you can easily use these visors with the factory headliner or even w/o a headliner.  
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
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Makes a huge difference. And, by the way, those visors and the catches were brown. SEM to the rescue.
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
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Well an update for the past week or so.
I got Big Blue polished up and looking much less oxidized. I also replaced the cab lights, I took one off to replace the lightbulb and it came apart in my hand.  One of the exciting things was painting the gauges to get them looking closer to new. I showed my wife this picture and she couldn't figure out what was different. I'll remember that next time she gets a haircut ...  Amazing what a little Orange Enamel paint can do. I also spent some time trying to fix an annoying issue that required me to push up on the steering wheel to engage the starter. When I was cleaning up, the steering wheel wasn't fully attached as the previous owner had replaced the turn signal, but didn't put everything back together. I pulled everything apart, cleaned it all, greased the actuators but the issue still existed. When I was cleaning it all, I took pictures of the actuator.  It was VERY worn. I think this was causing ignition not to fully engage. So ... in my Junkyard adventures, I pulled one from another truck. Took me 45 minutes, to get a part that is only 3 inches long <sigh>. No key, so I had to drill out the ignition switch to be able to get it out. A new one is about $90 ... they charged me for a big bolt ... $8. Here is the new one.  Seems to be working better, but I'm still questioning if the ignition switch itself needs adjustment. At some point there may have been a power steering leak. I degreased it all and power washed the power steering pump, to give me a clear view. I think someone fixed it, but didn't clean up, we shall see. My latest adventures involve changing out the diff oil, I was very worried that it had never been changes, with close to 200,000 miles. BUT was pleasantly surprised to find that the diff cover must have been replaced after the lift was put on, as the RTV was pushed into the gap between the axle u-bolt. That would only have happened if the diff cover was pulled and re-seated, so I have that going for me.
Tim
Big Blue: '86 F-350 XLT Lariat 7.5L 460 4x4 Dutch: 2012 Jeep JKU Sarah'con 3.5" Lift Upgraded Axles with E-Lockers |
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Wow, it really looks good! Well done.
And the gauge looks good as well. But while you may remember your wife's inability to see the difference the next time she gets a haircut, I suggest you keep the memory to yourself. That actuator looks badly worn. Wow! I'll bet that did make a difference. But are you having problems where the key doesn't come fully back to Run each time and some circuits don't come on? That usually is the switch adjustment. But if you are going to play with the switch you might want to take it off so you can clean and lube it. And while you have it out put the alignment pin in it before you put it back on. Cleaning up old leaks is par for the course on these trucks. At least someone replaced the part. And apparently they changed the diff lube. So someone did care for the truck. All in all, you've peeled a lot of layers on the onion. One of these days you can have a mess of onion rings! 
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
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Truck look great all shined up
On the gauge needle yes they look good in day light using what you did but at night you will not be able to see it unless you use white gauge lighting. I did mine the same as you, looks great in day light but at night going to work I cant see them as the green LED light just kills the orange needles. Dave ----
Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1 81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100 |
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Congrat's!!!!! That has to be very good feeling.
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
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You know they say the power of a 460 will pass everything but a gas station!
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake. Too much other stuff to mention. |