Steve83 > 1995 Ford F-150 > open folder Junker

What a beauty! All those used tires in the bed WERE in the cab a few minutes ago. Yes, the back wi...
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It was abused & neglected, and driven on 1 tank for a while. When that one died, it was abandoned f...
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2 tires off the rims; 2 dead gas tanks; 2 bent bumpers; 2 missing window cranks; 2 undamaged pieces ...
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Both doors will be replaced, the RHF fender, both bumpers, and the valance between the grille & bump...
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The bumper is pretty rough, but I'm gonna straighten it.
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A squirrell wintered under the seat - he's been getting in & out through the dislodged shifter cable...
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It looks like birds were roosting on the dash & crapping on the column due to the broken rear window...
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Safety Certification label in driver's door jamb above door latch strike (VIN edited) [url=https://...
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Calibration label in driver's door jamb
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EEC calibration code sticker in driver's door jamb Some trucks have this - others don't. Coincid...
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VECI Label under hood above master cylinder [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/858380]...
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4.9L FEAD belt routing sticker on core support
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Refrigerant label on core support
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Jacking Instructions sticker on core support [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/831119...
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Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch sticker on core support
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The previous owner got as far as bending a tie-rod by hooking a tow chain there, connecting a fuel p...
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[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/825935][img]https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/8259...
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The #4 plug wire is off to see that it's sparking. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/...
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95A 3G alternator. Note the 4 holes between each pair of front ribs, and that it's attached using t...
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Craptasmic battery, STONE-dead. Terminals destroyed. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/274...
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The guy who had it before me used his 4WD tractor to drag it around his yard by the tie rod. [url=h...
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I didn't realize it was bent badly enough to dig the adjuster bolt into the sidewall, blowing out th...
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What a... [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/440042][img]https://www.supermotors.net/g...
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Amazing what you can do with a 12# sledge... Coincidentally, that same sledge was necessary to remo...
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With some creativity (plus 2 fire extinguishers, 2 gallon jugs of water, and a hose nearby), I creat...
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Temporary fuel system includes fire extinguishers, water jugs, & a garden hose. [url=https://www.su...
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I added a low fuel light, just to see how it went in a non-tach cluster. It was a little easier sin...
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To lift the bed, loosen the clamps (8mm, 5/16") around the filler supports, then slide them out...
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To lift the bed, remove the filler caps & filler neck screws (5.5mm, 7/32"), then push the neck...
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To lift the bed, disconnect the taillight wiring forward of the rear bumper. Go to the NEXT pic... ...
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To lift the bed, remove the nuts (18mm) for the bed bolts (8 on longbed; 6 on all others). [url=htt...
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These bed bolts are in much better condition than I expected, considering how rusty the hubs were. ...
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To lift the bed for fuel tank access, I used my electric hoist (an ATV winch & some scrap metal). G...
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Easy! Go to the NEXT pic... [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/471464][img]https://ww...
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It'll be much easier to work on the tanks this way, rather than from below. Go to the NEXT pic...
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I'll vacuum & wash the tanks before opening anything. The unusually large fuel line fitting at the ...
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I'll vacuum & wash the tanks before opening anything. Go to the NEXT pic...
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Even though I put a safety strap under the suspended bed, I rolled the chassis out to work on the ta...
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After washing & vacuuming, and a little penetrating oil (NONE on the O-ring), the lock ring can come...
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Some force was necessary to break the FDM loose from the bottom of the tank. See the NEXT several p...
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I can't describe the smell... For more info, read these captions: [url=https://www.supermotors.net...
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The back tank was just as bad as the front. 6 years is too long for gas to sit. I burned both tank...
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After a few weeks' searching, I found a rear tank. It's from a '93, but the only difference is the ...
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Since I got the pigtail with the '93 tank, and I saved the original '95 pump plate, it was easy to m...
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To temporarily (or indefinitely) run any '90-96 dual-tank truck on 1 tank, it's necessary to plug bo...
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Today, I found a decent front tank & pump - only a little dent near the front.
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The motor spins, and I rebuilt the sender, which now produces a smooth signal. After it's installed...
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It works! For more info, read these captions: [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/12737...
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Now that there are 2 working tanks, I can drop the bed back on. For more info, read these captions:...
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It's much cleaner than I expected.
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I think that rocker panel is the only damage to the cab.
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These rubber plugs are for the cab resonance weight. I haven't found any pattern to which trucks go...
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I've only had this for ~10 years - it's about time it got used on something. The "E3..." ...
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That's where it belongs... See the PREVious 2 pics.
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The first few blasts drained out nearly opaque brown - I think someone must have spilled a LOT of co...
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The seat cover, seatback, seat belts, & rear carpet got hosed out & sun-dried. The headrest covers ...
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The floor cover, floor-mounted belts, & rear carpet got hosed off, sun-dried, and treated with Lysol...
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I sanded & painted the shifter, and reinstalled the knob.
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The windshield side & lower trim were packed with leaves. While it was off, I removed the wiper val...
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It took a few hours with some BP hammers, prybars, & wood blocks, but it's pretty close to its origi...
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It almost looks like a truck again. The painter says he'll get to my doors, fender, & valance tomor...
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I've already straightened the reinforcing plate behind the headlight opening, but the core support i...
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I've only had a spare R fender for ~5 years, and it's almost the right color. [url=https://www.supe...
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It was probably the same squirrel who lived in the '93 Bronco who knew how to get in through the cow...
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This '93 Bronco door is MX (Dark Shadow Blue Metallic), which isn't quite as purple as this truck's ...
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Again: a big improvement. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/850897][img]https://www.s...
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I picked up the painted parts yesterday, so I can finally remove the bad doors. Unfortunately, the ...
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About what you'd expect. The gasket has been smashed by the misaligned door for so long that it doe...
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I'd have gotten this fender on much faster if I hadn't had to change the voltage regulator, pull the...
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As usual, I'm painting at night. But it seems to be working OK - the other vehicles still look dece...
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Pretty good for spray painting in the dark on dirt with no prep. Now I just need some pinstriping.
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I wasn't planning to wash it for a week after I finished painting, but since a storm blew through la...
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Under all the sap, mildew, & grime, it's not as bad as I thought.
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I still have to touch up the tailgate, bed corner, & a few other spots, and paint on the pinstripes....
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I still have to touch up the tailgate & a few other spots, and paint on the pinstripes. But the bum...
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You'd never guess what it looked like 3 months ago, so here's a reminder: [url=https://www.supermot...
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I've never seen this before - it looks like someone went along the heater hose with a needle punchin...
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After a little driving, it became apparent that there was a serious oil leak dripping onto the rear ...
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This is after removing the throttle cover, the PCV & breather hose from their grommets, all the vacu...
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The main leak is the big GAP almost halfway down on the R side (LEFT in the pic) just this side of t...
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After a couple of long drives, I dumped & refilled the transmission, and cleaned the magnet. Fillin...
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It looks normal again, and I'm driving it whenever I can. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry...
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I rebuilt the MFS today, so everything is working now. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/me...
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Clean enough to sit on, which is saying a lot, considering how bad it was. [url=https://www.supermo...
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The dash clunked every time I hit a bump, so I tracked down & installed one of the few remaining rep...
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This corner looks even better after some paint. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/862...
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I found some black center caps in my junkpile which are correct, but rare. I'd rather put red ones ...
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I finally found another chrome rim for the RHR, and the bumper is a lot straighter than it used to b...
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I finally found another chrome rim for the RHR.
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The torn L engine mount is another part of the vibration during acceleration... [url=https://www.su...
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The torn L engine mount is another part of the vibration during acceleration... [url=https://www.su...
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The torn L engine mount is another part of the vibration during acceleration... I have the engine l...
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The torn R engine mount is YET another part of the vibration during acceleration... [url=https://ww...
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These were another part of the vibration during acceleration... It has been significantly reduced a...
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Frank bought it a month ago, and it's finally back for one more front fuel pump. For more info, rea...
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This 2WD Mazda M5OD-R2 output shaft gave no sign of damage before letting go while driving at very l...
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At almost 180Kmi, the ADM has been screeching intermittently, and it stunk. It has apparently been ...
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Before & After
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