deiter5262
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Hi Guys,
I wanted to start a thread on my build. Over the past couple years I've owned a few different trucks through my families business as a small dealer but always sold them in a few months time. I am going to try to build this one to my liking and keep it for a couple years. Eventually, I would like to be able to pay cash for a 6.7L when the prices come down a little. For now, I picked up a '03 F250 about literally three blocks from my house here in K.C. Got a decent deal but she needed work. Cash talks, Dave Ramsey is right.
Specs:
2003 F250 Fx4 Lariat, lifted 6" w/ 159K miles. Rolling on 20x10 Greg Weld wheels w/ 37" Nitto Trails. Clean grey Lariat interior. New HPOP and smoked LED lights added on w/ 05 harley headlights w/ Red HID's. A hacked up factory exhaust w/ a 5" tip. Otherwise stock motor, interior, etc.
Truck is Red, my first one. Given my fiance went to Nebraska she thinks I bought it for her liking, wrong but it doesn't hurt things:gethim:
Issues off the bat:
-#5 injector is bad from Previous Owner (runs like a turd but no blue smoke)
-Rust on both fender wells (obviously P.O. didn't take care of washing salt off)
-bald tires
-Wacked out steering
-Brick ride down highway
-paint scrape on both front doors from P.O. removing the Diesel decals on the doors improperly.
-Small dings in tailgate
-Leather on steering wheel worn
-Airbag light on (clock spring out per P.O.)
My Modification List:
Motor/ Performance:
-Replace injector and see what else is wrong
-Full EGR delete w/ remove entire EGR system w/ large bypass uppipe
-4 or 5" exhaust diamond eye, Flo Pro, or MBRP (whatever I can get best deal on)
-When money comes Stud motor ARP's
-Install coolant filter
-Replace leaky exhaust manifold drivers side
-install Innovative Livewire w/ Gearhead (more than likely) w/ heads up Pyro, Boost, and trans display.
Leave trans and motor otherwise stock for now.
Cosmetics:
-2005-2007 F250 badges fender (both sides)
-2005 -2007 F250 door badges (both sides)
-2005-2007 Harley Davidson Front end conversion- Grill, Ford emlbem, bumper complete, header panel, 05 Harley lights. Using OEM if possible.
-Remove 6" lift, replace w/ 3" Hanger kit of spring lift w/ rear blocks
-Install New Shocks and factory springs back under truck
-Fix Rust- Replace entire bed w/ 08+ Style
-> Looking for complete Bed w/ 08 tailgate and lights.
-Paint Harley Front end to match red
-Paint new bed to Match Red
-Replace factory rear bumper with 08+ back up sensor bumper
-Paint new rear bumper match Red
-Coat frame with some sort of POR 15 or of like. Get ride and stop any rust.
-Remove key hole front door handles and replace with none key hole
-Paint door handles to match Red
-Install new 2008+ Mirrors
-Install new tint LED bulbs in mirrors
-Paint mirrors to match except leave the bars black on mirrors
-Remove hideous factory steps
Wheels/tires:
-Remove big 37" tires.
-Buy 20X10 BMF Novakanes
-Buy 35" A/T tire
Others:
-Install B&W hide-away Gooseneck hitch
-Install new Grey leather steering wheel
-Install new clock spring
What has been done so far: 02/05/2015
-Replaced injectors #4,#5, #6, #7
-Full EGR delete
-All else remains the same for now.
Parts that are in my garage/ on the way:
-05 grill
-05 fender/ door badges
-05 header panel
-05 Harley headlights
-Got a solid lead on a 2015 take off Superduty Shortbed.
-Also, solid lead on 35" tires here.
I am looking for cheapest deal possible on anything I don't have yet. If you see anything or hear of anyone selling something I need if you follow the thread let me know. Much appreciated. Waiting on tax refund at this point.
I will be posting pictures along the way as progress is slowly made, currently awaiting tax returns to really get going. Kind of at a stand still right now.
Soon #bigred will turn into #bigsexy
Just wanted to share and get some opinions from the liked minded folks as myself. Keep strokin! :evil
Pics at she sits:
I wanted to start a thread on my build. Over the past couple years I've owned a few different trucks through my families business as a small dealer but always sold them in a few months time. I am going to try to build this one to my liking and keep it for a couple years. Eventually, I would like to be able to pay cash for a 6.7L when the prices come down a little. For now, I picked up a '03 F250 about literally three blocks from my house here in K.C. Got a decent deal but she needed work. Cash talks, Dave Ramsey is right.
Specs:
2003 F250 Fx4 Lariat, lifted 6" w/ 159K miles. Rolling on 20x10 Greg Weld wheels w/ 37" Nitto Trails. Clean grey Lariat interior. New HPOP and smoked LED lights added on w/ 05 harley headlights w/ Red HID's. A hacked up factory exhaust w/ a 5" tip. Otherwise stock motor, interior, etc.
Truck is Red, my first one. Given my fiance went to Nebraska she thinks I bought it for her liking, wrong but it doesn't hurt things:gethim:
Issues off the bat:
-#5 injector is bad from Previous Owner (runs like a turd but no blue smoke)
-Rust on both fender wells (obviously P.O. didn't take care of washing salt off)
-bald tires
-Wacked out steering
-Brick ride down highway
-paint scrape on both front doors from P.O. removing the Diesel decals on the doors improperly.
-Small dings in tailgate
-Leather on steering wheel worn
-Airbag light on (clock spring out per P.O.)
My Modification List:
Motor/ Performance:
-Replace injector and see what else is wrong
-Full EGR delete w/ remove entire EGR system w/ large bypass uppipe
-4 or 5" exhaust diamond eye, Flo Pro, or MBRP (whatever I can get best deal on)
-When money comes Stud motor ARP's
-Install coolant filter
-Replace leaky exhaust manifold drivers side
-install Innovative Livewire w/ Gearhead (more than likely) w/ heads up Pyro, Boost, and trans display.
Leave trans and motor otherwise stock for now.
Cosmetics:
-2005-2007 F250 badges fender (both sides)
-2005 -2007 F250 door badges (both sides)
-2005-2007 Harley Davidson Front end conversion- Grill, Ford emlbem, bumper complete, header panel, 05 Harley lights. Using OEM if possible.
-Remove 6" lift, replace w/ 3" Hanger kit of spring lift w/ rear blocks
-Install New Shocks and factory springs back under truck
-Fix Rust- Replace entire bed w/ 08+ Style
-> Looking for complete Bed w/ 08 tailgate and lights.
-Paint Harley Front end to match red
-Paint new bed to Match Red
-Replace factory rear bumper with 08+ back up sensor bumper
-Paint new rear bumper match Red
-Coat frame with some sort of POR 15 or of like. Get ride and stop any rust.
-Remove key hole front door handles and replace with none key hole
-Paint door handles to match Red
-Install new 2008+ Mirrors
-Install new tint LED bulbs in mirrors
-Paint mirrors to match except leave the bars black on mirrors
-Remove hideous factory steps
Wheels/tires:
-Remove big 37" tires.
-Buy 20X10 BMF Novakanes
-Buy 35" A/T tire
Others:
-Install B&W hide-away Gooseneck hitch
-Install new Grey leather steering wheel
-Install new clock spring
What has been done so far: 02/05/2015
-Replaced injectors #4,#5, #6, #7
-Full EGR delete
-All else remains the same for now.
Parts that are in my garage/ on the way:
-05 grill
-05 fender/ door badges
-05 header panel
-05 Harley headlights
-Got a solid lead on a 2015 take off Superduty Shortbed.
-Also, solid lead on 35" tires here.
I am looking for cheapest deal possible on anything I don't have yet. If you see anything or hear of anyone selling something I need if you follow the thread let me know. Much appreciated. Waiting on tax refund at this point.
I will be posting pictures along the way as progress is slowly made, currently awaiting tax returns to really get going. Kind of at a stand still right now.
Soon #bigred will turn into #bigsexy
Just wanted to share and get some opinions from the liked minded folks as myself. Keep strokin! :evil
Pics at she sits:
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