Gary Lewis Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I have 2 pictures to share. One is the finds off craigslist: So now I have a working tach (it is the later open back style). I switched the printed circuit out too so now my ammeter works and my oil pressure is not so high. The other pic is the temp out of my AC vents! Even with the new blower it does not move a lot of air, but it is cold. I think I need to dig through the vents and clean them out and fix that blend door... Happy progress :) That is good progress, and as Jim says, progress is good! Good score on the Craigslist parts. Some of those parts are hard to find. And getting the tach and ammeter working is a big plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 That is good progress, and as Jim says, progress is good! Good score on the Craigslist parts. Some of those parts are hard to find. And getting the tach and ammeter working is a big plus. Another small step last night. I replaced the motors in the drivers side window and the rear window. They reached a point where they could not close on their own. Once the old motors were pulled I opened them and sure enough the plastic balls had completely disintegrated! Now the windows close and the AC works :) I notice in the tailgate that there is a switch connected to the handle that has been bypassed. I would like to fix that. I would also like to fix the rear defogger. Neither are high priority, but I would like to get to them at some point. I am running out of interior projects... That rear axle and transmission rebuild are floating up the list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Another small step last night. I replaced the motors in the drivers side window and the rear window. They reached a point where they could not close on their own. Once the old motors were pulled I opened them and sure enough the plastic balls had completely disintegrated! Now the windows close and the AC works :) I notice in the tailgate that there is a switch connected to the handle that has been bypassed. I would like to fix that. I would also like to fix the rear defogger. Neither are high priority, but I would like to get to them at some point. I am running out of interior projects... That rear axle and transmission rebuild are floating up the list... Here is the updated Espy work list: Espy to-do/progress list: Short term Sound deadening trunk Vacuum hoses all need to be replaced so they are all blue (50% done😎) Fix heater’s blend door thingy Shift indicator needs replacing Paint rear speaker grills Paint inside of tailgate with bed liner (the crappy blue that is there is annoying me!) Medium term Prep rust on body work Install radius arm bushings (will need help here due to stupid rivets) Prep rust under carpet Sound deadening in foot wells/floor of cab Replace carpet Blue top steering box Rear axle overhaul Drivers Map light still dead Wire up KC daylighters ! Paint remaining interior trim (I have a whole new F150 grey interior from the JY) Long term (who knows!) Transmission overhaul (shop job) Rear window defrost needs fixing Replace rear window Paint body work Replace body mounts Dash pad replacement Find sliding windows for back Engine rebuild Completed (most recent at bottom) Installed Stainless steel braided brake lines and flushed the system. Replaced brake booster Replaced rear brake slaves New rear brake shoes and springs New rear brake adjusters New center console Center Console and glove box locks replaced Driver side power lock actuator replaced Windshield leak fixed Re-align steering wheel, 3 times… Custom plates New custom diamond pattern padded headliner Replace power window switches and bezels Replace power mirror switches Replace power lock switches and bezels New Alpine BT149 stereo New speakers (Infinity Reference 6.5 front 6x9 rear) and wires Painted dash needles Fixed idiot light films on dash Replace power steering return hose Replace headlights Replace side marker lenses and bulbs Replace rear light clusters and bulbs Remove all old extra lights, switches and wiring Replace all 6 shocks with KYB Gas-A-Just Replace window wiper arms and blades Installed all new weather stripping Replace vacuum modulator for transmission Installed center console Replace battery terminal clamps Installed new Edelbrock valve covers with new gaskets Re-installed Edlebrock performer intake manifold with new gaskets Installed new Edlebrock 1406 carb and a new air filter Installed HEI dizzy/ignition Installed new steering column top assembly Installed Borg intermediate steering shaft Installed factory grill Replace steering wheel with padded version Replaced Tachometer Carburetor adjustment to lean idle Drilled out tire swing arm bolts. 2 were rusted in Paint/mount tire swing arm first silver then later black New wheels (Ford 10 hole 15x8) New tires (Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 31x10.5x15) Installed washer jets Replaced washer bottle/coolant overflow New seals for the removable top Painted the top bright white! Replaced back up light switch New Radiator (Sprectra Premium CU560) New radiator cap (13lbs with manual pressure release) Alternator cable replaced New alternator New alternator belt New starter New starter relay New voltage regulator New ground straps Sound deadening on front doors and rear 3/4 panels Replace Anti sway bar bushings front with MOOG Replace Anti sway bar bushings rear with MOOG Upgraded audio again (New Pioneer DEH7800 stereo, alpine did not cut it. Infinity reference amp and 8” active sub) Install map pockets on doors Install new front seats Clean carpet Clean up and paint rear seat hardware Install new +ve battery terminal New cargo liner transfer case shifter boot Washed seat covers Install new rear defrost switch New husky floor mats for front Install 6x8 speakers in rear (with boom mats) new intake studs new valve cover studs new carb studs new intake gaskets (2nd time!) Install intake while we are at it 1 inch carb spacer with 4 round holes spark lead tidy things 2 more captain chairs arm rest covers New paclock padlock on the spare wheel - paclock make great locks! Dash light for hi-beam replaced Replace PCV valve/breathers replace breather hoses Install AC parts from breakers Update AC hardware to cope with r134a Replace fuel line and move regulator Replace battery tray Charge AC system (had to get JY compressor, new drier, 1 new hose) Replace Rear bumper (ordered from JY!) Replace window motors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Here is the updated Espy work list: Espy to-do/progress list: Short term Sound deadening trunk Vacuum hoses all need to be replaced so they are all blue (50% done😎) Fix heater’s blend door thingy Shift indicator needs replacing Paint rear speaker grills Paint inside of tailgate with bed liner (the crappy blue that is there is annoying me!) Medium term Prep rust on body work Install radius arm bushings (will need help here due to stupid rivets) Prep rust under carpet Sound deadening in foot wells/floor of cab Replace carpet Blue top steering box Rear axle overhaul Drivers Map light still dead Wire up KC daylighters ! Paint remaining interior trim (I have a whole new F150 grey interior from the JY) Long term (who knows!) Transmission overhaul (shop job) Rear window defrost needs fixing Replace rear window Paint body work Replace body mounts Dash pad replacement Find sliding windows for back Engine rebuild Completed (most recent at bottom) Installed Stainless steel braided brake lines and flushed the system. Replaced brake booster Replaced rear brake slaves New rear brake shoes and springs New rear brake adjusters New center console Center Console and glove box locks replaced Driver side power lock actuator replaced Windshield leak fixed Re-align steering wheel, 3 times… Custom plates New custom diamond pattern padded headliner Replace power window switches and bezels Replace power mirror switches Replace power lock switches and bezels New Alpine BT149 stereo New speakers (Infinity Reference 6.5 front 6x9 rear) and wires Painted dash needles Fixed idiot light films on dash Replace power steering return hose Replace headlights Replace side marker lenses and bulbs Replace rear light clusters and bulbs Remove all old extra lights, switches and wiring Replace all 6 shocks with KYB Gas-A-Just Replace window wiper arms and blades Installed all new weather stripping Replace vacuum modulator for transmission Installed center console Replace battery terminal clamps Installed new Edelbrock valve covers with new gaskets Re-installed Edlebrock performer intake manifold with new gaskets Installed new Edlebrock 1406 carb and a new air filter Installed HEI dizzy/ignition Installed new steering column top assembly Installed Borg intermediate steering shaft Installed factory grill Replace steering wheel with padded version Replaced Tachometer Carburetor adjustment to lean idle Drilled out tire swing arm bolts. 2 were rusted in Paint/mount tire swing arm first silver then later black New wheels (Ford 10 hole 15x8) New tires (Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 31x10.5x15) Installed washer jets Replaced washer bottle/coolant overflow New seals for the removable top Painted the top bright white! Replaced back up light switch New Radiator (Sprectra Premium CU560) New radiator cap (13lbs with manual pressure release) Alternator cable replaced New alternator New alternator belt New starter New starter relay New voltage regulator New ground straps Sound deadening on front doors and rear 3/4 panels Replace Anti sway bar bushings front with MOOG Replace Anti sway bar bushings rear with MOOG Upgraded audio again (New Pioneer DEH7800 stereo, alpine did not cut it. Infinity reference amp and 8” active sub) Install map pockets on doors Install new front seats Clean carpet Clean up and paint rear seat hardware Install new +ve battery terminal New cargo liner transfer case shifter boot Washed seat covers Install new rear defrost switch New husky floor mats for front Install 6x8 speakers in rear (with boom mats) new intake studs new valve cover studs new carb studs new intake gaskets (2nd time!) Install intake while we are at it 1 inch carb spacer with 4 round holes spark lead tidy things 2 more captain chairs arm rest covers New paclock padlock on the spare wheel - paclock make great locks! Dash light for hi-beam replaced Replace PCV valve/breathers replace breather hoses Install AC parts from breakers Update AC hardware to cope with r134a Replace fuel line and move regulator Replace battery tray Charge AC system (had to get JY compressor, new drier, 1 new hose) Replace Rear bumper (ordered from JY!) Replace window motors Wow, that's a loooooong list! But it is good to be planning ahead. However, the blend door isn't an easy or fun project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Wow, that's a loooooong list! But it is good to be planning ahead. However, the blend door isn't an easy or fun project. Yeah, I am going to pull the whole dash this spring as I have a replacement in better shape. It is grey and needs painting though. I will deal with the blend door then as I will have full access. I am not worried about that one :) I am hoping that I still have a job at the end of the month, then I can plan on getting transmission/rear axle serviced! Until then I am scrambling through my parts boxes to work out what I can do. I will probably do some work on the truck as I have new door panels and sound deadening to install! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Yeah, I am going to pull the whole dash this spring as I have a replacement in better shape. It is grey and needs painting though. I will deal with the blend door then as I will have full access. I am not worried about that one :) I am hoping that I still have a job at the end of the month, then I can plan on getting transmission/rear axle serviced! Until then I am scrambling through my parts boxes to work out what I can do. I will probably do some work on the truck as I have new door panels and sound deadening to install! Whew! It makes me tired reading that long list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Whew! It makes me tired reading that long list! Right! I am driving the most expensive $900 Bronco in the state and I still have the big ticket items to go! As I don't have a shop and real tools (presses, air tools, lift) I am limited with what I can do with a set of wrenches, sockets and a breaker bar. My back has a percent gravel texture these days! The wife has agreed to let me build a shop. So maybe next year I will have a 20x20 4inch thick concrete pad poured and take it from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Right! I am driving the most expensive $900 Bronco in the state and I still have the big ticket items to go! As I don't have a shop and real tools (presses, air tools, lift) I am limited with what I can do with a set of wrenches, sockets and a breaker bar. My back has a percent gravel texture these days! The wife has agreed to let me build a shop. So maybe next year I will have a 20x20 4inch thick concrete pad poured and take it from there. Pitch the slab out the door and make sure to have a decent sized apron out front. 8x20x.33333 is only 2 extra yards and the concrete itself is cheap if you're compacting the base and setting forms anyhow. Trust me on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Pitch the slab out the door and make sure to have a decent sized apron out front. 8x20x.33333 is only 2 extra yards and the concrete itself is cheap if you're compacting the base and setting forms anyhow. Trust me on this. Awesome, thanks. I have added this to my notes on shop plans. When I get to this stage I will post on here again to refresh. Prob looking no sooner than next spring.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 Pitch the slab out the door and make sure to have a decent sized apron out front. 8x20x.33333 is only 2 extra yards and the concrete itself is cheap if you're compacting the base and setting forms anyhow. Trust me on this. Awesome, thanks. I have added this to my notes on shop plans. When I get to this stage I will post on here again to refresh. Prob looking no sooner than next spring.. Look what I picked up today for $10!! It is in perfect working order. I painted the needle and installed it. A little thing that makes it better for the wife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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