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  1. M

    1978 F250 build

    Took the truck out for it's first test run. The VSS isn't hooked up yet so could only get to 2nd gear. Made a short video to share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzLzVuqjJdc&feature=youtu.be
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    1978 F250 build

    Making an effort this month to get back on this project. It's become very tight under the hood at this point but looking good. In the spirit of documenting specifically what I've done to merge the three trucks together here's some of the recent activity: Steering column connected to the 05...
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    OBS 05+ axle swap

    I made two track bar mounts (post 39) and sold one to the original requester. The second was also for a requester but that person has gone MIA on me. If anyone is interested in this second mount let me know.
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    1978 F250 build

    Thanks for the words of encouragement. Still moving along. Bed sanded to 2500 grit and ready for polishing.
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    1978 F250 build

    The 78 dash will go back in. I'm going to try to "adapt" the 96 gauges to the 78 cluster to keep the retro look. I made an effort a while back but didn't get too far before other priorities took over. The goal is to keep the truck's classic look both inside and out.
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    1978 F250 build

    Took advantage of the couple warm days we had this week and got more pieces painted. Only the hood and tailgate need paint now. Cold front is moving through starting tonight but we might get a couple more warm days next week to get the hood and tailgate done in.
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    1978 F250 build

    Thanks. No. I can do all the design, engineering and mechanics but I can't smooth body panels or spray paint.
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    1978 F250 build

    Here's where the remaining body parts are at. All the body work is done and almost ready for paint. Check out the mirror finish on the door; and that's primer, not paint! The "new guy" is good.
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    1978 F250 build

    Still going at it. There was a lot more correcting needed to the body work than I realized. Glad I made the changes before getting too much further with paint. The cab is back on the frame as of today so I can start putting everything together and get back to a "running truck". The clear coat is...
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    1978 F250 build

    Just kinda stopped huh :( I had a bit of a personnel problem in the body/paint dept and had to make some changes. My "new guy" is making corrections to the cab so I should have better (close up) pictures soon. This was an unfortunate set back, but I need the right people on the team. I'm hoping...
  11. M

    Going to efuel

    Looks like you're about 1.5 hours from me. Come on by the shop and I'll show you everything you need to know about swapping to an electric fuel system.
  12. M

    OBS 7.3 Turbo's, SS Up-pipes, E99 spider, etc

    PM Sent. Interested in the up pipes.
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    OBS 05+ axle swap

    My "Do Not Weld To The Frame" comment is a matter of practice that I live by with all mods I do. Everything should be bolt-on and only weld when there is no other way to make the modifications. Welding creates many stresses in the frame along with "risers" that can develop into cracks over time...
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    1978 F250 build

    A couple more baby steps. Finishing up the paint on the cab so it can get mounted and I can start re-assembly. Can't get much further until the cab is back on for keeps. Going with a metalic brown/copper and the typical beige center.
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    Possible cracked block?

    Good looking block. hopefully this solves your problems for good. Yes, just recently (starting about a week ago) I can no longer upload pictures. I'm getting the same error as you. I have lots of updates on my project to post but can't upload the pictures to support my exaggerations.
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    1978 F250 build

    I agonized for quite a while over the cab light selection. I wanted to bring some chrome on top of the roof, but didn't want the traditional style (second pic). I had an old set of lights from a mid 90's and set them up there (first pic) to get a sense of spacing and they looked good too. I...
  17. M

    1978 F250 build

    Couple baby steps forward. Painted the engine bay, set cab roof lights and drilled holes, started refurbishing heater/AC box.
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    OBS 05+ axle swap

    You'll need to make your own track bar mount. I high recommend designing the mount exactly like the mount in the 05+ trucks: attaching to the frame AND engine cross member. This is the part of the swap where I've seen a lot of scary implementations. Here's my thoughts: Build a bracket out of...
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    1978 F250 build

    Black paint means "I'm Done!" :) Much happier with round 2.
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    1978 F250 build

    Cut it apart and start all over. BUT... this time we have the luxury of using the old chopped up bracket to get EXACT measurements of where to cut the new bracket. I'm aligning the top 05 bracket holes with the center holes of the 78 bracket (vertical line going up the bracket). Last time I kept...

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