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ArdWrknTrk

Re: the 83 project

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That looks awesome!

I managed to get my bed corner replaced on Sunday.

It's not pretty, but it's solid.
I hit the lower corners with 2K in a rattle can before I put the bumper back.

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.

Gary Lewis

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Looks great, Jim. PROGRESS!

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

IDIBronco

Re: the 83 project

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Body work is still the hurdle I haven't jumped yet... But that is impressive.

Threads like this keep me wanting to start trying my hand at it.

1985 Bronco
6.9 IDI
C6 T19
hydroboost brakes
8 Lug coil sprung D44ttb
10.25 3:55
warn classic bumper
8274 warn winch
Saginaw Conversion

1986 Ford F350 "Dump Truck"
6.9 IDI
T19
8'x12'x4' hydraulic dump bed
front mounted tow bar

1981 Ford F350 "Welding Truck"
300 I6
T18
Welders bed with hoist
onboard air

grumpin

Re: the 83 project

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Nice work!

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

farmboy60

Re: the 83 project

More goodies

ArdWrknTrk

Re: the 83 project

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Oooooh! That's nice.

Really going to look fantastic in that bezel.
As much as I like a modern headunit they are out of place in an '80's truck
So you have the best of both worlds!

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.

farmboy60

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when its all in picts galore

farmboy60

Re: the 83 project

,nd ,old dog dish hub caps

now painted rims and new dog dishes

farmboy60

Re: the 83 project

Front shocks rear on order

farmboy60

Re: the 83 project

Here is a better pict of rim and dog dish

ArdWrknTrk

Re: the 83 project

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That looks too nice to be on my truck!

Tires have lots of sipes too.
Should be good in inclement weather. 👍

It's coming out real nice!

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.

Gary Lewis

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Looking good!

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

farmboy60

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Very hard to find those dog dishes that don't look like my old ones three out of the four were old stock, and the guy dug around to find one that would match up, like flea bay i didn't pay 299.00 lol

ArdWrknTrk

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One of your old ones looks rusty.

Aren't they stainless, like my type 3's?

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.

farmboy60

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the one picture shows all 4 of my old rusty ones the ones on the rims are the new ones,they made 2 different styles brushed silver like mine and stainless mostly for mustangs

farmboy60

Re: the 83 project

my old ones are dinged dented, and rusty

ArdWrknTrk

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Right. But I'm looking at my phone and the one on top seemed exceptionally rusty on the side we see.
I never knew that Ford put wheel covers like these on Mustangs of this era.

I like the look!
Your truck is going to be so nice when it's done.

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.

farmboy60

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if you check eBay, when you look up dog dish hub caps for fords the majority, show the chrome or stainless for mustang, mine are not not saying they won't fit like i said before the pict of the 4 together are my old 30 plus year old dog dish believe me they are all rusty.The new ones are old stock other than small scuffs from handling this is the first time on a truck ever.

ArdWrknTrk

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I'm not saying they aren't Mustang, but we just had the discussion the other day about wheel covers and the different diameters intended for 15 & 16" wheels.
(I think it was Randy, when he put a newer set on his 150?)

I had an '85 Mustang and a can guarantee that there weren't any 16" steel wheel options.

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.

farmboy60

Re: the 83 project

my wheels are 15 inches not 16

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