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  1. TheDesertRat

    Radio swap

    I wanted to stay with a Ford unit to avoid some pinhead decided to five finger discount my stereo. However, I may not have a choice I suppose. I could go with the setup in my 07 Mustang I suppose if they still make it.
  2. TheDesertRat

    Radio swap

    So no direct swap in I take it? I guess I am stuck wearing one of those Lt. Uhura ear pieces for hands free mobile.
  3. TheDesertRat

    Radio swap

    Just bought a 2007 F150 Lariat super crew. Question on the radio, it has the nav/sirius radio but no bluetooth sync for cellular phones. My 07 Mustang had to have the aftermarket bluetooth setup with the push botton fob. I am assuming the F150 would have had to have that as well but the...
  4. TheDesertRat

    Suspension lift for 01 Expedition

    Not seeing too much on suspension lifts for an Expedition. I'm looking at either a Rancho or a Fabtech 4-6" lift. Anybody do a lift or have any suggestions?
  5. TheDesertRat

    FNG from California

    Well, I've been a Ford and Nissan guy all my life and a buddy talked me into going GM. The Blazer is up for sale and the F150 is where that money will end up. I am also looking to pick up a new super crew F150 shortly so the stable will be back in balance and all will be right in the universe.
  6. TheDesertRat

    Emissions and vacuum diagram for 1978 F350

    Outstanding help, thanks again.
  7. TheDesertRat

    Emissions and vacuum diagram for 1978 F350

    I definitely need the F150-F350 one.
  8. TheDesertRat

    Emissions and vacuum diagram for 1978 F350

    Ok, so I would assume I would use the final. Although, I do have some scans from the Mitchell catalog and the list of required items to pass Ca. smog in 1978. Finding all the parts though has been quite the headache. I've hit the Stockton Pick n' Pull twice so far and had great luck. But, as...
  9. TheDesertRat

    FNG from California

    Bashing other sites is certainly not my intent. I haven't been banned from any other site and so it isn't on my radar. I am glad to have another source to find technical help with my rig. So far Mil1ion has already sent me a bunch of information so I am happy to have found the site.
  10. TheDesertRat

    Emissions and vacuum diagram for 1978 F350

    We are PM'ing each other but for the benefit of others, do you know why that scan shows a vacuum canister and the other pics don't have it? I wonder if the other pics are 49 state diagrams and that one is for Ca. only? And by the way, thanks for all the help.
  11. TheDesertRat

    Emissions and vacuum diagram for 1978 F350

    That webshots site is driving me nuts. I am a member there but now they want you to download their program with their proprietary picture format. I just want it in .jpg. Another Sony type company trying to reinvent the wheel I suppose.
  12. TheDesertRat

    Emissions and vacuum diagram for 1978 F350

    I have both of those pics in hi-res, perhaps from you previously. If you look at both of those pics and the one I posted, they are different. I am wondering why the one I posted above has more junk on it than the other two? For example, the vacuum canister is on the top pic but not on the...
  13. TheDesertRat

    FNG from California

    Numberdummy was a great help several times for me. We spoke on the phone a few times and he helped me source some stuff. I didn't know you were banned over there. I don't mind a lively discussion now and again and have a pretty thick skin.....
  14. TheDesertRat

    Dentside Ford parts you wish were being reproduced

    Ditto on that, my interior is brown and other than painting other colored parts nobody seems to sell my color. I'd add Ca. smog parts for the engine along with secondary battery tray copies, and a decent headliner that doesn't sag after a couple of months.
  15. TheDesertRat

    Emissions and vacuum diagram for 1978 F350

    I'm looking for a nice clear scan of a smog/emissions/vacuum diagram for a 1978 F250. Or for an F150 with a 460. I have a 78 F150 that has a 460 swapped in and I have to put all the Ca. smog parts on it in order to get the smog ref to pass it. I have this one but it isn't clear when I blow it...
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    460_smog_california

  17. TheDesertRat

    FNG from California

    Thanks for all the welcomes. I threw up some pics in my gallery. Not too many yet.
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    Engine view

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    Side rear view

  20. Another front view

    Another front view

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    Front view

  22. TheDesertRat

    FNG from California

    I'm from the SF bay area, specifically the Tri-Valley east of SF. I'll have to throw some pics up but I only have a couple so far. I bought my F150 non-op in Ca. and it has been on the side yard now for months being worked on. It is Tangerine Orange with the original paint. As for the...
  23. TheDesertRat

    FNG from California

    I was referred to this site from another Ford truck site with a milder name shall we say. I have a 1978 F150 that I am building. So far I've gutted the interior and replaced everything with new stuff. I rebuilt the rear 9" with new gears, Strange case and a Detroit, installed Deaver 6" leafs...
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