New to the boards. 1984 F150. - Ford F150 Forum

Madrox · 08-14-2009, 06:47 PM

Hello.
I have browsed around the site a bit and wanted to introduce myself.
My name is Bobby and I recently just picked up a 84 F150. It has the 302/Aod combo, single cab, short bed, 2wd.

It was rough from the start, but I am doing what I can to get her back respectable.

When I got it, the seat was trash, the transmission would not shift past second, it leaked from the valve covers, the air cleaner was not even close to mounted right, the parking brake was not connected, the driver tail light was busted, the driver and passenger fenders need to be replaced, the passenger head light bezzle was broken, the grill was broken, a/c compressor had been removed, dash was in terrible shape, a random hole was drilled in the back of the cab (I'm guessing for an amp), no headliner or visors, window rollers did not exist, one or two of the lifters were collapsed, the mirrors were missing from both doors, tailgate latch does not work, both doors needed to be replaced, and the back tires were bald.

Luckily I am a few exits away from a Pull A Part and have been able to get most of the items from there.

So far I have:
Replaced the grill with an emblem-less one that I painted flat black. Swapped the transmission.
Replaced the passenger headlight bezzle.
Replaced the parking lights with clear lenses.
New plugs, new wires, new cap and button.
Oil change.
New thermostat.
Swapped the seat out with one from a 71 LTD Brougham.
Made a headliner.
Put the backing in the glove box.
Replaced the window rollers.
Ran all new speaker wires.
Pulled out the dash to fiberglass it.
Replaced valve cover gaskets and valve covers with chrome ones from summit.
Replaced intake gasket.
Replaced the glove box latch.
Put a proper fitting 14" air cleaner that matches the valve covers.
Replaced broken tail light.
Removed crappy looking homemade center console.
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Made the custom guages.
Went with a Edlebrock intake.
Added Holley 4 barrel carburetor.
New set of lifters and pushrods.
Removed all emissions control items under the hood.
Replaced the wire harness to my distributor since it was half melted.
Added loom under the hood to make it a little less cluttered.
Swapped out the wood grain panels for the gray ones.

Upcoming:
Getting the TV Kick Down Rod adjusted.
Painting the wheels black.
Replacing the fenders and doors.
Replace or paint the door panels.
Getting everything audio wise updated and installed.
Bondo Bondo Bondo
Paint
and a little more custom stuff here and there.

I will get some pics and post some more as I continue to make progress. Seems like a great board, and I'm glad to be a part of it.

Good old Bill · 08-14-2009, 07:20 PM

Welcome and with all this going on have you ever driven it yet? Keep a log as to expenses, what to do and not to do. Others will be interested as to progress and cost.

Madrox · 08-14-2009, 07:43 PM

Thats a good idea. It will also help me keep track of what I have spent. I will grab my receipt box a little later and add prices. I have driven it, all in all about half a mile with the bad tranny and about a half a mile with the new tranny. It was great even in that short period.

Madrox · 08-15-2009, 11:22 PM

Alright, here are a list of prices as a reference for you guys, and myself of what I have spent fixing up this truck so far. I will continue as I go.

Chrome Flame Summit Racing Valve Covers 19.95
Chrome Flame Summit Racing Air Cleaner 17.95
Valve Cover Breathers Summit 11.90
Blue Ford Racing Wire Loom Summit 8.88
Ford Air Cleaner Wing NutSummit 6.75
Felpro Intake Gasket Summit 14.69
Felpro Valve Cover Gaskets Summit 15.95
Transmission Pull A Part 74.86
Fuel Filter Auto Zone 4.99
Fuel Treatment Auto Zone 4.00
Oil Filter Auto Zone 2.64
Lucas Oil Additive Auto Zone 9.99
Speaker Wire Auto Zone 7.99
Transmission Fluid Auto Zone 67.98
Rotor Button Auto Zone 4.99
Distributor Cap Auto Zone 15.99
Gum Out Auto Zone 3.99
Transmission Linkage Pull A Part 6.88
Transmission Dip Stick and Tube Pull A Part 3.29
Radio Bezel Pull A Part 3.59
Battery Pull A Part 20.87
6" JBL Speakers Pull A Part 5.98
Mirrors Chrome Napa 22.98
Wipers Napa 7.98
Center Console Napa 8.19
35% Tint Pep Boys 14.99
5% Tint Pep Boys 12.99
Gasket Sealer Pep Boys 13.98
Spark Plugs MotorCraft Pep Boys 15.99
Spark Plug Wires Pep Boys 21.99
Engine Degreaser Auto Zone 12.49
Seafoam Auto Zone 9.99
Headliner Material Hobby Lobby 14.67
Air Cleaner Spacer Auto Zone 7.99
Carb Cleaner Auto Zone 1.49
Vacuum Line Caps Auto Zone 1.99
Thermostat Gasket Auto Zone .99
Thermostat Auto Zone 9.49
Stainless Bolts for Valve Covers Lowes 14.73
Thread Repair Kit Auto Zone 29.99
Seat Bolts Lowes 8.44
Transmission Pan Gasket Auto Zone 3.99
Oil Dry Auto Zone 5.99
71 LTD Brougham Bench Seat Pull A Part 32.99
Rear Driver Taillight Pull A Part 6.49
Grill Pull A Part 14.86
Headliner Pull A Part 11.11
Gauge Cluster Surround Pull A Part 6.54
Window Roller Handles Lowes/Pull A Part 11.99
Carpet For Rear of Cab Pull A Part 3.44
Dome Light Pull A Part 2.11
Sun Visors Pull A Part 8.77
JBL 4" Speakers Craigslist 20.00
Pioneer Cd/Mp3 Player 0.00
Clear Parker Lights Pull A Part 13.08
Head Light Bezel Passenger Pull A Part 6.54
Wheel Center Caps Pull A Part 4.88

I have some things I still need to get, which are the following:
Driver and Passenger Doors
Driver and Passenger Fenders
Rear Bumper
Parking Break Connection Linkage
Light and Wiper Knobs
Spring for Shifter
Tailgate Latch
AC Compressor and Lines
CD Player Install Kit
Halo Headlamps
Newer/Updated Wheels and Tires

And these are the upcoming plans:
Tint windows
Install CD Player and Speakers
Fiberglass Dash with Speakers Sunk in
Replace Doors and Fenders
Paint Job
Install Parking Break Linkage
Install Rear Bumper
Remove Truck Box and BedLiner
Remove Emissions Components
Clean Entire Exterior and Interior
Adjust TV Rod
Painting Components under the hood for a cleaner look.

Pics Coming

Madrox · 08-15-2009, 11:23 PM

Oh, I forgot about the Truck its self. I traded it for a Romanian Ak47. So realistically I paid about $450 bucks for it.

Madrox · 08-15-2009, 11:37 PM

Few Pics:
Headliner in Progress, Window Rollers completed ( Ground down old ones and added Cabinet knobs for a custom look), Motor with new parts and the wheel covers I removed.

Madrox · 08-15-2009, 11:38 PM

Pics:
Engine before and after.

wbstaz · 08-16-2009, 12:14 AM

Hey, good work sunshine, keep it up, gotta love yer truck!! I do.

Madrox · 08-23-2009, 05:09 PM

Update. Put it the new to me lifters and the truck sounds like a diesel. Let it run for about 15 minutes to build up the oil in the lifters, but it didn't help. I bought another set along with rods and a 2 barrel intake manifold off of a 69 mustang. I will be replacing all of these items this week to see if it helps out.

I am also having issues with the TV Rod. The truck is not shifting right at all and I imagine that its due to the TV Rod. If its not that, then I will shoot for another transmission.

More to come.

Good old Bill · 08-23-2009, 06:00 PM

You are a 84 truck and installed lifters and push rods from a 69. Back in those days (69) we had two types of rockers, a 9/16 socket required to bottom out the rocker nut and a 5/8 socket to adjust the slack and add 3/4 turn. Not an engineer to know the difference maybe push rod lengths or rocker arm style. Just something to think about.