Megiddo Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Megiddo is my 84 F250. He is a farm truck that set unused in a field for many years in the Texas sun. I bought it from Craig's list sight unseen. Probably a mistake. I've spent the last 4 years trying to him into a reliable driving condition. I live in New England now and have very limited salvage part options since most trucks this vintage have rusted away long ago. I got a lot of good tips at the other forum from names I see here now. Thanks for the help. I think I'm about done mechanically but haven't done any paint or body yet. I had to rebuild the wiring harness from the heat stressed, brittle insulation. I had the differentials rebuilt (to 3.55). I swapped in a ZF5-42 and rebuilt transfer case. Last year I pulled the 2V motor and had it rebuilt to close to the 351W HO specs, that's really just the cam and 4V carb, but I bumped the compression up to 8.6 with new pistons. The P.O. pulled most of the smog stuff off, so I continued and "upgraded" it to simple 1960's technology with a new Pertronix distributor, Edelbrock intake and Holley carb. I've got shorty headers to dual exhaust. I've also rebuilt the heater box and put in a new steering gear box. I haven't hooked up the air conditioner yet, but I haven't needed it either. This is my first automotive project since high school, and that was before this truck was built. I'm having fun with the project and enjoy driving the truck, but my wife still won't ride in it. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Tom - Welcome! Glad you joined. Megiddo is an interesting name. As I'm sure you know, there was a city in Bible times called that in what is now northern Israel. As for buying a truck sight unseen, and especially one that wasn't drivable, I can only shake my head. But, if you are now almost done with the mechanical bits you've done well. There can be many, MANY things to fix on something like that. Concerning your wife not being willing to ride in it, yet, I'll bet she will at some point. My wife, of 52 years, even suggested we take Dad's truck from OK to DE and back years ago. And we are leaving soon on a trip to southern AR in Big Blue. Last, where in New England? I ask for two reasons. First, because I've been all over NE. Second, because we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and we can add you with a city/state or zip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Tom - Welcome! Glad you joined. Megiddo is an interesting name. As I'm sure you know, there was a city in Bible times called that in what is now northern Israel. As for buying a truck sight unseen, and especially one that wasn't drivable, I can only shake my head. But, if you are now almost done with the mechanical bits you've done well. There can be many, MANY things to fix on something like that. Concerning your wife not being willing to ride in it, yet, I'll bet she will at some point. My wife, of 52 years, even suggested we take Dad's truck from OK to DE and back years ago. And we are leaving soon on a trip to southern AR in Big Blue. Last, where in New England? I ask for two reasons. First, because I've been all over NE. Second, because we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and we can add you with a city/state or zip. im curious about where in new england also. many family members there. my father for one. and yes the rust belt has consumed many of our trucks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megiddo Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Tom - Welcome! Glad you joined. Megiddo is an interesting name. As I'm sure you know, there was a city in Bible times called that in what is now northern Israel. As for buying a truck sight unseen, and especially one that wasn't drivable, I can only shake my head. But, if you are now almost done with the mechanical bits you've done well. There can be many, MANY things to fix on something like that. Concerning your wife not being willing to ride in it, yet, I'll bet she will at some point. My wife, of 52 years, even suggested we take Dad's truck from OK to DE and back years ago. And we are leaving soon on a trip to southern AR in Big Blue. Last, where in New England? I ask for two reasons. First, because I've been all over NE. Second, because we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and we can add you with a city/state or zip. Hi Gary, I'm in 03053, but grew up in Tulsa. My Brother-in-law did "inspect" the truck before I bought it, but I've come to question his judgement. 'Megiddo' was a chariot city that was abandoned and the sight of many battles. That seemed appropriate for this truck, plus it kinda sounds like a south Texas ranch hand. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Hi Gary, I'm in 03053, but grew up in Tulsa. My Brother-in-law did "inspect" the truck before I bought it, but I've come to question his judgement. 'Megiddo' was a chariot city that was abandoned and the sight of many battles. That seemed appropriate for this truck, plus it kinda sounds like a south Texas ranch hand. Tom Tom - You are now on the map. Tulsa, huh? Guess you know I'm in Skiatook. Maybe you could schedule a trip "home" for Labor Day weekend and come up to the show on that Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megiddo Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Tom - You are now on the map. Tulsa, huh? Guess you know I'm in Skiatook. Maybe you could schedule a trip "home" for Labor Day weekend and come up to the show on that Saturday? I'll keep it in mind, but Labor Day is usually a day of labor for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 I'll keep it in mind, but Labor Day is usually a day of labor for me. Welcome, Tom! Good name for your truck; I like it. Curious why your wife won't ride in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megiddo Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 Welcome, Tom! Good name for your truck; I like it. Curious why your wife won't ride in it? It's probably her first hand knowledge of my technical competence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 It's probably her first hand knowledge of my technical competence. own it bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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