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Old Jun 6, 2015 | 05:34 PM
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1984 4x4 4speed manual.

First and foremost safety issues. Head lights and turn signals. High beams work, and 4 way hazards work but head lights and individual turn signals aren't working.

Next importance, where can I find a bench seat? There are bucket seats but not bolted down. Seat belts still in tact but I'd rather get me a bench seat in there then bolt down the crappy buckets. Next, it'll start... After turning and smashing gas for about 2 minutes, any ideas? Last, the entire air filter is missing. The only thing remaining is the screw sticking up. If I get an air filter it doesn't come with the case it's held in does it? Or do I need to get two separate items? Also need an a/c belt so hopefully ac will work when that's on.

Not important. No radio, any suggestions? Don't know how speakers are but there is also no antenna so I imagine I'll be listening to ipod and Bluetooth so preferable a good head unit that has all that fanciness. Manual roll down Windows are jumpy and will fall down on you if you're not careful the door panels are loose so that might be a reason but I just haven't had time to investigate. And I don't know the exact engine and specifications I'd like to know if you can help when I post pictures.

Appreciate it on advance. I'm watching both kids right now but can post pictures when they wake up, ask me what pictures you might need to see and I'll get them.





























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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 10:47 PM
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you can find the biggest part of your list in a junk yard. bench seat from any 89-96 f150. the carb sounds gummed up. go to town with the carb cleaner and seafoam. and you may have to adjust the carb and replace the field filter and some vacuum lines. the more you run it the better its fonna get .and you can probably find a air filter and air filter housing at the junk yard. of a brand new housing and air filter at the parts shop.. also of the truck has been sitting for any amount of time check the breaks and lines. the window banging around sound sound like the regulator has worn the rivets out. you need to check that the regulators are good. if they are drill the rivet out and replace them or use small bolts.
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 02:05 PM
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As far as the head lights check the dimmer switch or the bulbs if they check out then look at the switch as for the turn signals check the flasher (there are two of them one for turn signal and one for 4 way flasher) then turn signal switch on the column.

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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 09:11 PM
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As mentioned, the dimmer switch on the floor can be a problem with the lights.
The thing on top of the carb is called the breather - the filter goes inside it.
80 to 96 seats work - it's the same basic cab through all those years.
The window regulators are the whole crank and arm that lift the window up and let it down. As mentioned, they're riveted on but you can grind off or drill out the rivets and use 5/16"? bolts to replace the rivets. Once you get the door panel off it will be easier to see what's wrong.
That looks like a small block (windsor) engine, probably a 302. Looks like the motor's maybe got some money into it.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 09:38 PM
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You can run the vin in a Chilton type manual (or look at the emissions sticker if it is still on the radiator shroud) and find out the original engine. Also looks like the AC clutch might be bad (looks overheated). Looks like an aftermarket oil filler cap also. And lots of open vacuum connections on that carburetor that need to be plugged.
Any air filter housing for a calibrator (2bbl) like your from a 1980-1989?(don't remember the last year for carburetors) f150-250 (I think 350 too), Bronco, or E series van should fit for OEM look.

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