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Sunday, February 14, 2010
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Hi everyone, I'm Chuck and this is my project. I am going to attempt to make this tired old truck into something worth driving again!
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About Me
- chuck safken
- lakewood, colorado, United States
- I'm a guy who loves a project, and this one is a big one, at almost 3 tons this truck should keep me busy for a while. I am not a trained mechanic, I have not gone to school or worked in the industry but my dad is a mechanic so that counts for something right? I'm a normal guy, wife, job, not a lot of time or money, but I think we can make this old truck worth driving again.
Stats and Details: updated 5.29.10
Truck: 1975 Ford F-250 Custom 4x4
Engine: Ford 360 cid, 2 barrel carb mostly stock leaks from front crank seal.
Transmission: 4 speed manual- 3rd gear is noisy, clutch is on its last leg
Transfer Case: divorced, np205 I think- questionable
Tires: 315/75 R16 or 34.6x12.4 R16
Tires: 315/75 R16 or 34.6x12.4 R16
Rear Axle: Dana 60 from a 1975.5 F-250 H.D. 4x2 Ford. Full Float with Trac-Lok. 4.10 gears
Front Axle: HD Dana 44 open knuckle, low pinion, from 1976 highboy, Disk brake setup with dual piston calipers. New differential and brakes. 4.09 gears
Locking Hubs: Warn premium lockout hubs
Exhaust: 2 into 1 /single cherry bomb, few leaks
Body: Cab is ok, bed from a 1978 F-250 with good tailgate, grill is pretty decent, Right front fender and hood have good replacements. Slim aluminum trim not installed yet.
Interior: Powered leather bucket seats from a Grand Cherokee. Have new dash pad, and steering wheel is junk.
Stereo: N/A
Lighting: All lights work with the exception of the backup lights.
Lighting: All lights work with the exception of the backup lights.
Work Completed or in Progress
- Upcoming- Wiring cleanup behind dash
- Upcoming- Windshield replacement
- Upcoming- Transfer case service
- Upcoming- Sound system instal
- Upcoming- Service Wiper motor
- Upcoming- Rear sliding window service/ weather strip replace
- Upcoming- Heater core seal
- Upcoming- glove compartment fix
- Upcoming- front crank seal replacement
- Upcoming- Doors replacement and weatherstripping
- Upcoming- Dash pad instal
- Upcoming- Clutch Adjust/replace?
- Upcoming- Center Seat Instal and Console
- Upcoming- Carb fine tuning
- Upcoming- Aux Fuel Tank hookup
- Done- Wheel Studs/Lugs replaced Right rear
- Done- Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses replace
- Done- Transmission service/inspection
- Done- Tires Replace/downsized with new rims
- Done- Tires Mounted
- Done- Spark plug replace
- Done- Spare Tire and jack acquired
- Done- Shifter Boots Instal
- Done- Rusty floor pan repair
- Done- Replace locking hub on passenger side
- Done- Rear main seal replace
- Done- Rear Diff. service
- Done- Rear Brake Job
- Done- Power Steering issue
- Done- Plug wires replaced
- Done- Oil Change Jan 12
- Done- Lighting systems repaired
- Done- Inspect/replace thermostat Instal new one
- Done- heater blower motor replace
- Done- Gas cap replaced for main tank
- Done- Front diff service/replace spider and side gears
- Done- Front Brake Service
- Done- Fitted Carpet Instal
- Done- complete heating/vent system scrub
- Done- Bucket Seat Conversion
- Done- Blinker Issue
- Done- Battery Replaced
Total Investment
- Project Total So Far- $3,701.00
- Complete truck-$850
- Delivery From Pueblo- $150
- Tires- $1,400
- Parts- $1,301.00
- Tools- 191.80
- Regular Maintenance- $211.11
- Title Fee+Taxes- $67.55
- Plates, Collectors Edition 5yrs- $266.42
- Grand Total- $4,437.88 - including Registration, tools and regular maint.
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email: charles.safken@yahoo.com