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Refurbishing a 1985 F150 5.0 EFI
 
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Hello all!
This is my first post here. I'm a 62 year old that owns a 1985 F150 5.0 EFI. If you know the second half of the year 1985 F150, you'll know that was Ford's first EFI 150. You'll also know if was wrought with issues. Now, as this truck is old, those issues have become magnified. Over the last several years, the engine has had a rebuild minus the camshaft, crankshaft and pistons as they were all on very good condition. Nearly everything else in the engine compartment is relatively new. However, most of the wiring is original, the ECM is from a junkyard (but seems to function well), the tranny lines are original as are the brake lines and fuel lines. Nearly everything on the chassis and frame are original. The cab is in serious need of a good sanding, new metal in the cab corners, a new windshield and possible repair where there is rust and meal deterioration around the top of the window, a priming, and paint job. The frame needs to be cleaned and powder coated, and there are no visible cracks or breaks in it. I am considering a total redo of the cab, upgrades to the chassis, new brake and tranny lines, new fuel lines, and so forth to bring this 85 into 2017. This project will be quite an undertaking and as I am handicapped, even moreso. As it has always been my hope to give this truck to my son, I'm finding it hard to part with it and just scrap it. And having a customization shop do it (and there are some really good ones around here as I am close to Carlisle where they have the car shows) will be cost prohibitive. If I actually do venture into this project, Gary's Garagemahal and this forum will be very helpful, I am sure. I will keep you all posted and will liely have an abundance of questions. 
Steven A. Gauvry - 1985 F150 5.0 EFI
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Welcome to the forum!
 I like the looks of your truck!
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Thank you! Steven A. Gauvry 4918 Shasta Way Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 [hidden email] The law stirs the mud at the bottom of the pool, and proves how foul the waters are. The law compels the man to see that sin dwelleth in him, and that it is a powerful tyrant over his nature. All this is with a view to his cure. God be thanked when the Law so works as to take off from the sinner all confidence in himself! To make the leper confess that he is incurable is going a great way toward compelling him to go to that divine Saviour, who alone is able to heal him. This is the object and end of the Law toward men whom God will save. SPURGEON On Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 8:11 AM, 1986F150Six [via Bullnose Enthusiasts] <[hidden email]> wrote: Welcome to the forum!
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I like the looks of your truck!
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Here's to good health and continuing our projects.
 Hang in there, Steve. Hope your Thanksgiving was a good one and you get to enjoy the truck.
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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Thank you, Gary! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! Steven A. Gauvry 4918 Shasta Way Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 [hidden email] The law stirs the mud at the bottom of the pool, and proves how foul the waters are. The law compels the man to see that sin dwelleth in him, and that it is a powerful tyrant over his nature. All this is with a view to his cure. God be thanked when the Law so works as to take off from the sinner all confidence in himself! To make the leper confess that he is incurable is going a great way toward compelling him to go to that divine Saviour, who alone is able to heal him. This is the object and end of the Law toward men whom God will save. SPURGEON On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 10:38 PM, Gary Lewis [via Bullnose Enthusiasts] <[hidden email]> wrote: Here's to good health and continuing our projects.
Steven A. Gauvry - 1985 F150 5.0 EFI
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