Before.jpg
890 hits | 25.8 KB | Posted: 9/21/04

One of my first trail rides in SWLA.
Wreck2 Car.jpg
1136 hits | 72.28 KB | Posted: 1/17/04

This is the car that hit me, but most of his damage came from the telephone pole he hit just AFTER s...
Wreck2_Pole.jpg
1352 hits | 26.3 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

This is where I came to a stop after being hit in the RR tire by a car doing ~60. I drove away with...
CarbBay.jpg
213 hits | 78.31 KB | Posted: 5/19/07

About 100Kmi after I bought the truck, the engine was worn slap out, so I rebuilt it & the carb.
CarbRebuilt.jpg
305 hits | 92.11 KB | Posted: 5/19/07

Everything seemed to be good, but I had a lot of trouble keeping it tuned, for many reasons.
Sunk2.jpg
1939 hits | 89.55 KB | Posted: 7/15/03

This was the inspiration for the front bumper. It took 12 hours with that come-along to spin it 180...
EFI_Before.jpg
1127 hits | 29.7 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

Just before I swapped to EFI. A rubber diaphragm in the carb ruptured & washed the rings out, and t...
EFIEngineL.jpg
227 hits | 54.15 KB | Posted: 5/19/07

I found this jewel in AOK junkyard in Eunice, LA, where I collected all the parts needed to swap it ...
EFIEngineF.jpg
346 hits | 63.8 KB | Posted: 5/19/07

I found this jewel in AOK junkyard in Eunice, LA, where I collected all the parts needed to swap it ...
Alternator 130A.jpg
910 hits | 65.7 KB | Posted: 9/5/04

130A alternator (not sure what it came off of) in the factory bracket on my '95 4.9L engine. :-D
EFIEngineR.jpg
234 hits | 56.51 KB | Posted: 5/19/07

I found this jewel in AOK junkyard in Eunice, LA, where I collected all the parts needed to swap it ...
Roll_LSide.jpg
1607 hits | 35.65 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

After rolling it at ~45mph, this is what was left. After taking this picture, I reset the inertia s...
EEC Install.JPG
1417 hits | 93.23 KB | Posted: 7/10/03

This shows how I mounted the '95 computer in the '82 body.
Rebuild.jpg
1322 hits | 24.62 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

This is just after setting the replacement body back onto the chassis.
Sunshine_L.jpg
1079 hits | 34.8 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

Just after replacing the body.
Lumber Run.JPG
389 hits | 34.58 KB | Posted: 5/20/07

This is all the lumber for the raised stage in this church, and to support the baptistry. It's abou...
Current.JPG
1760 hits | 46.97 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

This was just after moving to Memphis in 1999. Since then, I've removed, sandblasted, & powdercoate...
CB_Mount.JPG
3886 hits | 31.61 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

My overhead console is made of 2 pieces of scrap sheet metal. The first one (visible around the sca...
On_the_Job.JPG
1096 hits | 54.49 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

A few weeks ago, I was knocking down trees with the bumper here. A few weeks after this pic, ground...
Compass_Mirror.JPG
1067 hits | 25.42 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

Don't leave home without it.
Gauge_Panel.jpg
2123 hits | 46.96 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

Since I swapped the A/C control panel, I had to move the rear window switch here, and I like the lat...
HitchHaulerDirt.jpg
362 hits | 85.61 KB | Posted: 5/20/07

The hitch hauler has proven endlessly useful.
Regeared_355@90.JPG
1270 hits | 34.05 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

This is how it ran with 3.55 gears.
Regeared_308@90.JPG
2367 hits | 27.89 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

This is more like it: 3.08 gears pushing 32s with an NP435 & 4.9L.
Ready.jpg
1725 hits | 40.77 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

Trail-ready.
Slider.JPG
1074 hits | 29.74 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

It took a few years to find these, and a few more months to restore them, but it was worth it.
Winchup.jpg
1312 hits | 26.98 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

This is the easiest way to clean the underside - just use the winch & a strong tree.
Zone_TieRod.jpg
1199 hits | 21.78 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

Exhibit A why I HATE the "zone". This tie rod end just dropped away from its ball as I was driving ...
Zone_UJoint.jpg
1252 hits | 22.18 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

Exhibit B why I HATE the "zone". Again, low miles and no off-roading. Even though I was just pulli...
Trim_Panel.jpg
1952 hits | 39.69 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

First, I added the '80-86 style tailgate trim panel, but I liked this style better and finally found...
230_Blocks.JPG
1513 hits | 27.22 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

There are about 230 concrete blocks on the trailer, and they're destined to be the base of a rock di...
Sandbags.JPG
2293 hits | 53.3 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

This may be the most weight I've carried on the hitch hauler. I think it's about 800lb total becaus...
Front_Guard_with_Axle.jpg
1736 hits | 38.12 KB | Posted: 6/30/03

Both ends can carry extra stuff.
SwingawayBrace1.JPG
976 hits | 52.14 KB | Posted: 7/24/03

It's just a 1 1/2" long piece of 3/4" angle iron welded along the inboard edge pressed against the o...
SwingawayBrace2.JPG
839 hits | 56.93 KB | Posted: 7/24/03

It's just a 1 1/2" long piece of 3/4" angle iron welded along the inboard edge pressed against the o...
Cluster Front.jpg
2061 hits | 43.19 KB | Posted: 7/26/03

This is how the newer gauges sit in the old cluster. Yes, that's a green pen cap on the SELECT butt...
Cluster Back.jpg
1641 hits | 44.57 KB | Posted: 7/26/03

This shows most of the modifications I had to make to put the PSOM into the old cluster, and the cir...
Forklift1.jpg
1940 hits | 95.84 KB | Posted: 8/10/03

I got a call from one of my subcontractors one Friday afternoon, and found this when I got to the si...
Forklift2.jpg
1791 hits | 92.36 KB | Posted: 8/10/03

Forklift3.jpg
2389 hits | 83.36 KB | Posted: 8/10/03

I put a 10-ton snatch block on the forklift and ran the cable back to my bumper, parked against a co...
Visor Swap.JPG
909 hits | 54.08 KB | Posted: 8/23/03

I finally found a set of double visors ('94-96 only) and swapped them in. I had to trim some metal ...
Engine Bay.jpg
1722 hits | 73.44 KB | Posted: 9/5/04

The '95 4.9L in the '85 F250 front clip on the '82 body tub on my '83 frame.
Stepshield.JPG
579 hits | 76.99 KB | Posted: 12/6/04

Stepshields - a nice easy cheap mod.
Spillmaster1.JPG
1107 hits | 56.95 KB | Posted: 12/20/04

This is a SpillMaster Console mounted to a piece of wood I cut & stained. It has never lost a cup, ...
Spillmaster2.JPG
929 hits | 58.38 KB | Posted: 12/20/04

To avoid putting holes in the original console, I weighted the wood plate to hold it down. The foam...
Dumpster Push.JPG
312 hits | 86.25 KB | Posted: 5/20/07

This (almost) empty 30-yard dumpster was in the way of something in the company yard, so I thought I...
Dumpster No.JPG
220 hits | 95.98 KB | Posted: 5/20/07

Nope.
Radio1.JPG
879 hits | 50.11 KB | Posted: 12/20/04

I wanted to install a DIN radio & a 1/2-DIN equalizer, so I cut out the dash.
Radio2.JPG
751 hits | 58.1 KB | Posted: 12/23/04

This is a DIN+1/2 bracket for an import truck (Mazda, I think) that I cut down & bent to fit. It ha...
Radio3.JPG
659 hits | 55.13 KB | Posted: 12/23/04

This is the notch & screw hole on the L side.
Radio4.JPG
561 hits | 51.29 KB | Posted: 12/23/04

These are the interlocking tabs on the R side.
VINStickerPublic.jpg
1155 hits | 52.85 KB | Posted: 1/9/05

My original door sticker (SN edited)
BumperR 2L.jpg
733 hits | 59.85 KB | Posted: 3/12/05

I designed & built the rear bumper to bolt on using only the factory holes in the frame & the ones f...
Bumper Junk.JPG
1696 hits | 70.81 KB | Posted: 3/3/05

This is what I usually store in the rear bumper.
Wiper Valance 2.JPG
567 hits | 103.68 KB | Posted: 9/12/05

The '92-96 wiper valance will NOT fit older trucks because of the difference in hood lines, but the ...
Rainbow.JPG
578 hits | 35.14 KB | Posted: 11/10/05

I think this speaks for itself... :-D
Rear Swap.JPG
185 hits | 64.3 KB | Posted: 5/20/07

Halfway through swapping the rear axle. I don't remember which time this was - I've done it a few t...
Barbie.jpg
1026 hits | 56.74 KB | Posted: 12/5/05

Now all I need is a fiberglass body tub, an aftermarket frame, custom 4-link suspensions, portal axl...
Axle gone.JPG
671 hits | 64.21 KB | Posted: 1/1/06

Halfway thru swapping the worn-out '83 D44IFS for a nice '96 D44IFS.
BumperFIsoFr.jpg
1084 hits | 49.19 KB | Posted: 2/18/06

My front bumper in perspective, front
BumperFIsoRr.jpg
525 hits | 41.81 KB | Posted: 2/18/06

My front bumper in perspective, rear
BumperFfoldIsoFr.jpg
747 hits | 38.48 KB | Posted: 2/18/06

My front bumper in perspective, with the grille guard folded down
Rear See-thru s.jpg
1014 hits | 32.29 KB | Posted: 2/18/06

A see-thru of the rear bumper's design.
HHIso.JPG
177 hits | 53.52 KB | Posted: 10/23/07

My Hitch Hauler

It folds up to expose another receiver.
JumpSeatUp.JPG
495 hits | 59.05 KB | Posted: 5/12/07

I'm still not sure if these were a factory option, a dealer option, or an aftermarket option. I kno...
JumpSeatDown.JPG
522 hits | 49.25 KB | Posted: 5/12/07

I'm still not sure if these were a factory option, a dealer option, or an aftermarket option. I kno...
Broncos.jpg
264 hits | 29.53 KB | Posted: 5/20/07

The blue '93 EB is my brother-in-law's, but he abandoned it when he got an '02 F250 KR. Since then,...
BumperOff.JPG
401 hits | 62.86 KB | Posted: 5/27/07

Since it's just bolted on using only the factory frame holes, it's easy for me to remove & install b...
WeightBWinch.JPG
428 hits | 85.16 KB | Posted: 5/27/07

This is the whole mess. The suspension is up exactly 3/4" now.
SagI6.JPG
221 hits | 47.98 KB | Posted: 7/15/07

Saginaw PS Pump, Lines, & Bracket from a '95 E150 4.9L

I got it, planning to swap it onto my truc...
MR2.JPG
629 hits | 53 KB | Posted: 8/10/07

Still Kickin'

My g/f's nephew bought her old car away from her brother-in-law (his uncle) because...
K&Ndirty.JPG
468 hits | 61.33 KB | Posted: 9/5/07

I probably cleaned this in 2002, but I really don't remember. Since then, I put several thousand mi...
Radiator.JPG
211 hits | 76.12 KB | Posted: 9/19/07

Mmmmmm... New (free) radiator. :-)





Now I can see that the t-stat housing gasket is leaki...
HeaterPipe.JPG
409 hits | 54.67 KB | Posted: 10/8/07

How I spent Columbus Day:

My t-stat cover gasket was leaking, and when I pulled it off, the cover...
HeaterPipeIn.JPG
347 hits | 84.06 KB | Posted: 10/10/07

It fits - it works!
RadFan.JPG
317 hits | 72.05 KB | Posted: 10/21/07

A Lincoln Mk.VIII fan won't fit a 4.9L, even with the thinnest 2-core brass radiator. The back of t...
Efans.JPG
204 hits | 94.35 KB | Posted: 2/17/08

This set of fans might have come from an Escort or Focus - I don't remember, but they fit great. I'...
Senders.JPG
148 hits | 56.06 KB | Posted: 2/17/08

As usual, the oil pressure sender diaphragm is leaking, causing the pressure to be equal on both sid...
HeaterPipeSensor.JPG
129 hits | 61.77 KB | Posted: 4/12/08

I finally got around to picking up a low-temp switch from an '87-89 4.9L fuel rail & wiring it into ...
ExMan.JPG
30 hits | 86.18 KB | Posted: 9/21/08

While I had the fender off, I decided to track down a little exhaust leak.

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