Installed One TodayPurchased one from LMC last week and installed it today for the same reason. All lights now work and the amp meter started working again my odometer worked but set at an angle now sets correct. Very satisfied with it.
anti theft deviceThat pushing down on the Ford hood thing is an anti theft device to keep someone from opening the hood you just gave away the secret. :):)
One on Ebay for $4.99http://www.ebay.com/itm/Avon-1973-FORD-RANGER-PICK-UP-TRUCK-w-Wild-Country-Aftershave-ORIGINAL-BOX-/111536947879?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19f81ec2a7
Now I Have A Spare Tire.Got it all together now on to other things to do on this CS.https://www.dropbox.com/s/0avwbgrd11hc6d7/2014-09-22%2013.20.33.jpg?dl=0
Side Spare Tire MountWith the help of a good guy way up north west he found, pulled, boxed and shipped a spare tire carrier for 78 F350 CS. Sand blasted, primed, painted and installed it looks like new. Pick up the spare tire Monday...
A few more I found today while working.https://www.dropbox.com/s/t74nly93kq3u9pr/2014-09-18%2012.01.41.jpg?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/g26kr7dvvxu9ltx/2014-09-18%2012.01.57.jpg?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/kf6sc3nxhjtsezm/2014-09-18%2012.02.47.jpg?dl=0
All Their Just needs a little shine.F100 Green Factory Air, auto, everything still their even the radio no dents or rusted out spots.https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbvg75yr65w1s87/2014-09-18%2012.01.24.jpg?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/wb70excbxqhz47m/2014-09-18%2012.01.16.jpg?dl=0...
On my 78 F350 front turn signals the ground tab on the sockets that holds the light bulb were rusted into. Wire to socket was grounded but when I checked for a ground inside socket on spring tab had none. When I removed the foam gasket from the white light socket I could see the ground tab was...
Installed New Retrosound TodayPurchased a http://www.crutchfield.com/p_068M6879TR/Retrosound-Malibu.html?tp=5684 and installed it today. Easy install can adjust in many ways. ipod iphone and control both from the radio, Blue Tooth to phone I used HTC android worked great. mp3, USB x 2 and all...
Remove the foam gasket form the light socket behind it is the ground tab for the bulb which rust and break into. Same problem occurs on front and rear lights.https://www.dropbox.com/s/0d4e7en9wqw9kaz/2014-05-31%2020.03.39.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/3u8cuxdjs2e1bl6/2014-05-31%2020.03.34.jpg
Took it for a spin up the road.Can't wait to make it my daily driver just waiting on my Insurance Card.https://www.dropbox.com/s/o0qy91nz8nra6ep/2014-05-19%2019.26.51.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/d43meire2o1y4es/2014-05-19%2019.27.05.jpg...
Replaced all The Coolant Hoses Etc.Took top radiator hose off to replace and found thermostat housing in bad shape. Put a new one on.https://www.dropbox.com/s/n7qz683pbh0skfh/2014-05-10%2010.34.51.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/zeqyc8c47y7mzsl/2014-05-15%2022.26.49.jpgAlso found the water...
Back End DoneBumper and lights all done go to come up with FORD emblem for the back will find one down the road the one I have had ugly screws through the aluminum plate into the tail gate.https://www.dropbox.com/s/qblzq3kwqggoobj/2014-05-10%2016.40.05.jpg...
Bed back on a few things to hook back up.https://www.dropbox.com/s/fpx4nbf86t4s7l2/2014-05-07%2021.02.40.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/aepisxa7badfwxm/2014-05-07%2021.15.11.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/6q9t7pqapcpll7c/2014-05-07%2021.15.37.jpg
Defender-Pro Epoxy Bed Liner With KevelarPurchased a Defender-Pro Bed Liner spray on kit from my local KOI Paint store.
Kit was $110 comes with 4 part "A" , 4 part "B" cans and a spray gun.
http://www.uschem.com/index.cfm?page=productDetail&id=158...
Bed, Tire Door & Tail Gate Now RedTime to put it all back together after under coating tomorrow.https://www.dropbox.com/s/uo3rwguyhgy7rwm/2014-05-04%2013.14.52.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/g9hqeqoq58xab69/2014-05-04%2013.15.05.jpg
Reworked Tail Gate HingeBeing I need to remove my tail gate when hauling truck camper I did not want to have to unbolt the hinge every time. So I reworked the hinge and tailgate to match my 2008 so I can take off the tail gate by removing support straps open it about 1/4 way lift up on right...
Grill OnGot the grill stripped and polished used the oven cleaner to strip had to do it twice.
Polished with Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish and wool pad. Painted the plastic grill and headlamp pieces.
Looking for a chrome bumper but may go with the painted one that came on truck for now...
Got Some More Work Done On F350 CSCab lights installed and wired https://www.dropbox.com/s/uf35rat2dxruzc5/2014-04-08%2020.22.43.jpgInstalled new upholstery on the bench seat ordered it from LMC Truck and it fit
perfectly was a little stressful cutting the hole the seat back locks to would...
Red base coat of paint and clear coat done on cab.Now time to put it all back together.https://www.dropbox.com/s/byx8v91bl5vdxns/2014-04-06%2014.36.22.jpghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/rpdb54gip3w6omr/2014-04-06%2014.37.44.jpg
Installed a Which Under Back End.Had a 8000K Ramsey winch setting in the shop so installed it under the back end between fuel tank and hitch. Fit in their like it was made for it.https://www.dropbox.com/s/h386r3jet0il7rp/2014-03-29%2017.19.19.jpg...