Restore or not
06-28-2015, 02:00 AM
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I have decided to go ahead and fix up my truck. I do realize that I will put more into it than I will get out of it when it comes time to sell or trade. But since I'll be doing all the work (except paint) myself I'll be saving a bunch of money there. Paint will be done by Maaco in St Louis. We do have paint shops around here, but they would be at least $2k or higher. Only rust repair I have to do is around the wheel arches on the bed sides. I'm not sure how I'm going to fix that yet. I don't know when I'm going to start on it yet. Reason I'm doing this is cause I've wanted to fix something up for a while now, but always didn't have the time. Now I have the time.
06-28-2015, 10:59 AM
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Good for you. Keep that truck running strong and enjoy it for what it is. One thing to keep in mind is to not think of the entire truck as a major, overwhelming project. Break everything down into small accomplishments and keep track of your repairs & restoration. It's amazing how a small fix can make the truck that much more enjoyable. Keep us posted on the progress.
06-28-2015, 11:15 AM
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Getting the power steering and rear brakes fixed will make it a much better truck for sure. The rest is just stuff I want done, nothing I need done.
I am also looking to do a few mods so it doesn't look like every other F150. I was looking at lowering it a few inches, but then saw I would have to get a flip kit for the rear since the axle sits below the leaf springs. The truck is 2wd, or else I would of lifted it. Also the stock bench has got to go, it's uncomfortable on long trips plus the legs at times are touching the steering wheel. Bucket seats would work, just wonder if ones from a bronco from around the same year would bolt up or not without any problems.
I am also looking to do a few mods so it doesn't look like every other F150. I was looking at lowering it a few inches, but then saw I would have to get a flip kit for the rear since the axle sits below the leaf springs. The truck is 2wd, or else I would of lifted it. Also the stock bench has got to go, it's uncomfortable on long trips plus the legs at times are touching the steering wheel. Bucket seats would work, just wonder if ones from a bronco from around the same year would bolt up or not without any problems.
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06-28-2015, 10:30 PM
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Hardest parts will be fixing the gauges and finding a bed for it. I've found a few but they was either rusty or dented up pretty bad. LMC had the parts I need, but the prices are crazy so I don't know. One thing is for sure, it wont take much to get my truck looking good again.
06-30-2015, 09:30 AM
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i like that you are going to fix it up. selling it and looking for something new has too many variables involved that could lead to worse scenarios. you know what you've got with this truck, now make it better. you will also get a ton of satisfaction out of fixing it up the way you want.
07-01-2015, 05:06 AM
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Anyone know how hard it is to bag one of these trucks. The rear is pretty straight forward, but the I-beam suspension up front I don't know how easy that would be. I don't think I'd bag my truck but it's an idea I've had in the back of my mind for a while now.
