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YES, they are a huge PITA to drive. I'm 6'3", and I'm almost too tall for it. Working on them is a real joy too. Cool cars overall, but just a little bit of a pain to own.
BTW, Ron's has a 4L60 in it. I have another friend that has an 88 4+3, which is kind of a trip to drive.
BTW, Ron's has a 4L60 in it. I have another friend that has an 88 4+3, which is kind of a trip to drive.
Accelerated 1st-5th and then dumped it in 6th and coasted to the exit ramp.
I had no idea I hit that speed until I got home and looked at the GPS.
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Excellent question. If wear is nice/normal, I can surface them myself, shadetree style. It takes excellent methodology, ans simple electric tools, and a good straightedge and an excellent eye. Otherwise, you are Right On. He is remote-rural and a 3 hr drive, so I'd stay over a day or three. I'd check price and shipping speed for the "extras." Rural can easily add a day. If anyone wants to suggest Dorman, Rock Auto, Napa, other, feel free. TIA
LATE EDIT: And of course a great fine flat file helps too.
LATE EDIT: And of course a great fine flat file helps too.
Last edited by BillSF9c; May 18, 2024 at 03:28 AM.
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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Mannnn, totally getting pummeled by rain for the last hour...it's pounding the shingles. sounds like a bunch of hammers over head. I haven't noticed the rain hitting the roof this hard in the past.
We are going to have some flooding here for sure.
We are going to have some flooding here for sure.