Gary Lewis Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Nice find! Excellent! Those types of days make you feel GOOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confetti Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Hit the jackpot today. Went to a scrapyard and they had a bullnose f250....I picked some interior pieces I'd wanted but was a tad bit let down that they only had the one unit. There's one other scrap yard in the town I was in (Texarkana,TX) and decided to go ahead and take a look. I also have been building a jeep wj for several years and I'm always snagging parts for it. that's when I hit the JACKPOT Three bullnose units two of which are practically complete! I've been picking parts for years and these are top quality! I loaded up with parts.... bought the entire bed of one of them, I go pick it up in a week or so. Scored a real nice Grant steering wheel ($10) a NICE front grille....lots and lots of parts! I'm pumped. I love those junkyard finds, I have most of a red interior from a bullnose f250 now collecting moss in my parts truck that I pulled one day. I may stick with blue this time so if anyone is interested keep in mind I have it! Also Today I’ve been prepping for new seals all around the cab. And cleaned out the air vent channel. I also just ordered nearly a complete set from LMC. I’ve been removing old silicon caulking from around the windshield to prep it for a specialist… going to see if he save the old glass and get it sealed for me or just replace the glass altogether (which I would rather not do) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 I love those junkyard finds, I have most of a red interior from a bullnose f250 now collecting moss in my parts truck that I pulled one day. I may stick with blue this time so if anyone is interested keep in mind I have it! Also Today I’ve been prepping for new seals all around the cab. And cleaned out the air vent channel. I also just ordered nearly a complete set from LMC. I’ve been removing old silicon caulking from around the windshield to prep it for a specialist… going to see if he save the old glass and get it sealed for me or just replace the glass altogether (which I would rather not do) If you have the glass replaced make sure they put the right glass in. The newer windshields fit, but obscure the VIN. I suspect that is illegal, but the glass companies do it all the time. And it can be a huge pain when you sell a vehicle. HUGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confetti Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 If you have the glass replaced make sure they put the right glass in. The newer windshields fit, but obscure the VIN. I suspect that is illegal, but the glass companies do it all the time. And it can be a huge pain when you sell a vehicle. HUGE! Understood I was recommended this glass place because he’s worked with older vehicles. I’ll confirm with him that some old style glass without the black obstruction. Also today I just got these bad boys put on.. I was originally aiming for some skinny bias plies but prices are too high and they are backordered for over 6 months. I found a set of these KO2’s in my size and they don’t look too bad. Not too fat either. Wheels could use some sanding and fresh rustoleum ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Started my engine after sitting for several 5+ years. Truck was last registered in 2009, previous owner said it ran since then, but at least 5 years. I was careful careful in the process of starting it up for the first time. Wiring was fried on the ignition so I opted for a single wire distributor, ease of connection and losing all the old wiring was appealing to me. I know this set up has it's critics, but to each his own. Rebuilt the carb, ended up marrying a Chinese carb with the float bowl of the factory carb, mine has a AOD and I needed the linkage. In hindsight there were multiple ways to fix this, and likely I could have done the same thing with a scrap yard Carter YF and a rebuild. This work around worked fine for me. Replaced all fluids, plugs and flushed radiator. Checked all connections and installed a hot battery. Little get-er-done 91 done her throat and away she went after just a few spins. Ii adjusted time and carb and it idled off a jug of gas reaching temp with no apparent issues, aside from yet another ignition switch issue or a bad relay not letting it shut off. I'll find that issue another day. But all in all I'm satisfied that today is a win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Started my engine after sitting for several 5+ years. Truck was last registered in 2009, previous owner said it ran since then, but at least 5 years. I was careful careful in the process of starting it up for the first time. Wiring was fried on the ignition so I opted for a single wire distributor, ease of connection and losing all the old wiring was appealing to me. I know this set up has it's critics, but to each his own. Rebuilt the carb, ended up marrying a Chinese carb with the float bowl of the factory carb, mine has a AOD and I needed the linkage. In hindsight there were multiple ways to fix this, and likely I could have done the same thing with a scrap yard Carter YF and a rebuild. This work around worked fine for me. Replaced all fluids, plugs and flushed radiator. Checked all connections and installed a hot battery. Little get-er-done 91 done her throat and away she went after just a few spins. Ii adjusted time and carb and it idled off a jug of gas reaching temp with no apparent issues, aside from yet another ignition switch issue or a bad relay not letting it shut off. I'll find that issue another day. But all in all I'm satisfied that today is a win! Confetti, nice tires! Mark, nice, that’s a good feeling for it to start and run like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbill Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Started my engine after sitting for several 5+ years. Truck was last registered in 2009, previous owner said it ran since then, but at least 5 years. I was careful careful in the process of starting it up for the first time. Wiring was fried on the ignition so I opted for a single wire distributor, ease of connection and losing all the old wiring was appealing to me. I know this set up has it's critics, but to each his own. Rebuilt the carb, ended up marrying a Chinese carb with the float bowl of the factory carb, mine has a AOD and I needed the linkage. In hindsight there were multiple ways to fix this, and likely I could have done the same thing with a scrap yard Carter YF and a rebuild. This work around worked fine for me. Replaced all fluids, plugs and flushed radiator. Checked all connections and installed a hot battery. Little get-er-done 91 done her throat and away she went after just a few spins. Ii adjusted time and carb and it idled off a jug of gas reaching temp with no apparent issues, aside from yet another ignition switch issue or a bad relay not letting it shut off. I'll find that issue another day. But all in all I'm satisfied that today is a win! Mark, Did you put the base from the AOD (upper pic) on to the standard trans ( lower pic ) ? If so, was it a simple parts swap, or did you have to modify anything. Thanks, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Mark, Did you put the base from the AOD (upper pic) on to the standard trans ( lower pic ) ? If so, was it a simple parts swap, or did you have to modify anything. Thanks, Bill Yes sir that's exactly what I did. I had preemptively bought the carb without studying exactly what I needed. Mine was a factory feedback carb, and the primary reason I swapped the top was, on the feedback there were additional ports that I was unaware of it would affect anything if I just left them, likely it wouldn't have. But one of my goals is to eliminate anything not required, I want a clean engine bay. But yes basically I used the top half of the eBay carb and it bolted right in place of the factory unit, along with a rebuild kit and wha-laa good as New. Side note almost every screw in the Chinese carb were loose....not really loose but absolutely not tight, so a word to the wise I don't know if they are all built that way, but for anyone using one I'd definitely recommend going through it if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbill Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Yes sir that's exactly what I did. I had preemptively bought the carb without studying exactly what I needed. Mine was a factory feedback carb, and the primary reason I swapped the top was, on the feedback there were additional ports that I was unaware of it would affect anything if I just left them, likely it wouldn't have. But one of my goals is to eliminate anything not required, I want a clean engine bay. But yes basically I used the top half of the eBay carb and it bolted right in place of the factory unit, along with a rebuild kit and wha-laa good as New. Side note almost every screw in the Chinese carb were loose....not really loose but absolutely not tight, so a word to the wise I don't know if they are all built that way, but for anyone using one I'd definitely recommend going through it if possible. Mark, Thank you so much, I will now do the swap as soon as i get in the (I need to go work on my truck mood). It's ok but needs a new carb, has a starving for fuel problem. Thanks, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 Confetti, nice tires! Mark, nice, that’s a good feeling for it to start and run like that! Man, look at the traction those tires have! Seriously though, they are good looking tires. I may go for some like them. Mark - Well done on the engine, carb, and wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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