00Junker.JPG
2934 hits | 92.79 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
What a beauty! All those used tires in the bed WERE in the cab a few minutes ago. Yes, the back wi...

01LHF.JPG
2159 hits | 109.87 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
It was abused & neglected, and driven on 1 tank for a while. When that one died, it was abandoned f...

02RHF.JPG
2808 hits | 101.97 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
2 tires off the rims; 2 dead gas tanks; 2 bent bumpers; 2 missing window cranks; 2 undamaged pieces ...

03RHR.JPG
2412 hits | 110.29 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
Both doors will be replaced, the RHF fender, both bumpers, and the valance between the grille & bump...

04LHR.JPG
1942 hits | 76.32 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
The bumper is pretty rough, but I'm gonna straighten it.

05LHD.JPG
2029 hits | 95.41 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
A squirrell wintered under the seat - he's been getting in & out through the dislodged shifter cable...

06Cluster.JPG
1996 hits | 89.21 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
It looks like birds were roosting on the dash & crapping on the column due to the broken rear window...

07VINstickerP.JPG
1965 hits | 71.76 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
Safety Certification label in driver's door jamb above door latch strike (VIN edited)

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08CalSticker.JPG
1849 hits | 73.84 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
Calibration label in driver's door jamb

09EECCode.JPG
2005 hits | 72.94 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
EEC calibration code sticker in driver's door jamb
Some trucks have this - others don't.

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10VECI.JPG
4119 hits | 85.86 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
VECI Label under hood above master cylinder

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11Belt.JPG
2122 hits | 92.67 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
4.9L FEAD belt routing sticker on core support

12AC.JPG
1762 hits | 78.38 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
Refrigerant label on core support

13Jack.JPG
2817 hits | 81.11 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
Jacking Instructions sticker on core support

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14IFS.JPG
1683 hits | 89.46 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch sticker on core support

15Hood.JPG
1743 hits | 93.73 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
The previous owner got as far as bending a tie-rod by hooking a tow chain there, connecting a fuel p...

16EngL.JPG
2014 hits | 100.61 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
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17Dist.JPG
1701 hits | 97.95 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
The #4 plug wire is off to see that it's sparking.

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18Alt.JPG
1634 hits | 90.88 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
95A 3G alternator. Note the 4 holes between each pair of front ribs, and that it's attached using t...

19Batt.JPG
1670 hits | 85.81 KB | Posted: 2/11/11
Craptasmic battery, STONE-dead. Terminals destroyed.

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20Bent.JPG
1855 hits | 104.52 KB | Posted: 2/13/11
The guy who had it before me used his 4WD tractor to drag it around his yard by the tie rod.

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23Blown.JPG
2112 hits | 91.17 KB | Posted: 2/13/11
I didn't realize it was bent badly enough to dig the adjuster bolt into the sidewall, blowing out th...

26Bent.JPG
1694 hits | 96.93 KB | Posted: 2/13/11
What a...

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27Straight.JPG
1670 hits | 90.54 KB | Posted: 2/13/11
Amazing what you can do with a 12# sledge...

Coincidentally, that same sledge was necessary to remo...

33IdlingR.JPG
3051 hits | 95.8 KB | Posted: 2/13/11
With some creativity (plus 2 fire extinguishers, 2 gallon jugs of water, and a hose nearby), I creat...

30Pump.JPG
555 hits | 103.91 KB | Posted: 4/26/18
Temporary fuel system includes fire extinguishers, water jugs, & a garden hose.

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37LowFuelLight.JPG
1906 hits | 70.54 KB | Posted: 2/20/11
I added a low fuel light, just to see how it went in a non-tach cluster. It was a little easier sin...

40FillerPipe.JPG
5170 hits | 73.44 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
To lift the bed, loosen the clamps (8mm, 5/16") around the filler supports, then slide them out...

41FillerNeck.JPG
3050 hits | 87.85 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
To lift the bed, remove the filler caps & filler neck screws (5.5mm, 7/32"), then push the neck...

42Connectors.JPG
2895 hits | 81.9 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
To lift the bed, disconnect the taillight wiring forward of the rear bumper.

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43BedNut.JPG
2736 hits | 84.84 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
To lift the bed, remove the nuts (18mm) for the bed bolts (8 on longbed; 6 on all others).

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44BedBolt.JPG
2474 hits | 83.27 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
These bed bolts are in much better condition than I expected, considering how rusty the hubs were.

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45Hoist.JPG
4085 hits | 66.17 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
To lift the bed for fuel tank access, I used my electric hoist (an ATV winch & some scrap metal).

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46Hoisted.JPG
3638 hits | 71.75 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
Easy!

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47FrameRear.JPG
2684 hits | 86.27 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
It'll be much easier to work on the tanks this way, rather than from below.

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48RearTank.JPG
2429 hits | 82.94 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
I'll vacuum & wash the tanks before opening anything. The unusually large fuel line fitting at the ...

49FrontTank.JPG
2627 hits | 81.59 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
I'll vacuum & wash the tanks before opening anything.

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50FrameSide.JPG
2726 hits | 103.85 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
Even though I put a safety strap under the suspended bed, I rolled the chassis out to work on the ta...

60Hammer.JPG
2832 hits | 95.37 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
After washing & vacuuming, and a little penetrating oil (NONE on the O-ring), the lock ring can come...

65Oring.JPG
2588 hits | 91.7 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
Some force was necessary to break the FDM loose from the bottom of the tank. See the NEXT several p...

68Front.JPG
2840 hits | 100.39 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
I can't describe the smell...

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69Rear.JPG
3092 hits | 89.21 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
The back tank was just as bad as the front. 6 years is too long for gas to sit. I burned both tank...

71Tank.JPG
2293 hits | 59.62 KB | Posted: 4/17/11
After a few weeks' searching, I found a rear tank. It's from a '93, but the only difference is the ...

74Conn.JPG
5436 hits | 85.41 KB | Posted: 4/17/11
Since I got the pigtail with the '93 tank, and I saved the original '95 pump plate, it was easy to m...

76Solder.JPG
13485 hits | 74.81 KB | Posted: 4/17/11
To temporarily (or indefinitely) run any '90-96 dual-tank truck on 1 tank, it's necessary to plug bo...

77FrontTank.JPG
2216 hits | 44.47 KB | Posted: 4/19/11
Today, I found a decent front tank & pump - only a little dent near the front.

78FrontPump.JPG
2344 hits | 93.33 KB | Posted: 4/19/11
The motor spins, and I rebuilt the sender, which now produces a smooth signal. After it's installed...

79FrontIn.JPG
2171 hits | 88.59 KB | Posted: 4/19/11
It works!

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150BedUp.JPG
2161 hits | 99.39 KB | Posted: 4/19/11
Now that there are 2 working tanks, I can drop the bed back on.

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51CabWall.JPG
2180 hits | 84.31 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
It's much cleaner than I expected.

52CabWall.JPG
2263 hits | 92.26 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
I think that rocker panel is the only damage to the cab.

53CabWall.JPG
2427 hits | 56.52 KB | Posted: 2/21/11
These rubber plugs are for the cab resonance weight. I haven't found any pattern to which trucks go...

54CabWeight.JPG
2070 hits | 86.3 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
I've only had this for ~10 years - it's about time it got used on something.

The "E3..." ...

55CabWeight.JPG
1990 hits | 82.94 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
That's where it belongs...

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141Upholstery.JPG
2949 hits | 91.54 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
The first few blasts drained out nearly opaque brown - I think someone must have spilled a LOT of co...

143Upholstery.JPG
2387 hits | 105.87 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
The seat cover, seatback, seat belts, & rear carpet got hosed out & sun-dried. The headrest covers ...

145Upholstery.JPG
2177 hits | 84.2 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
The floor cover, floor-mounted belts, & rear carpet got hosed off, sun-dried, and treated with Lysol...

146Shifter.JPG
1956 hits | 76.07 KB | Posted: 4/9/11
I sanded & painted the shifter, and reinstalled the knob.

56WStrimLeaves.JPG
5674 hits | 96.21 KB | Posted: 4/9/11
The windshield side & lower trim were packed with leaves. While it was off, I removed the wiper val...

124cRHR.JPG
3301 hits | 67.77 KB | Posted: 4/14/11
It took a few hours with some BP hammers, prybars, & wood blocks, but it's pretty close to its origi...

151BedDown.JPG
1856 hits | 98.9 KB | Posted: 4/20/11
It almost looks like a truck again. The painter says he'll get to my doors, fender, & valance tomor...

102RHFfenderOff.JPG
2042 hits | 104.59 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
I've already straightened the reinforcing plate behind the headlight opening, but the core support i...

103RHFfenderOff.JPG
2019 hits | 97.6 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
I've only had a spare R fender for ~5 years, and it's almost the right color.

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104RHFfenderOff.JPG
1764 hits | 87.64 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
It was probably the same squirrel who lived in the '93 Bronco who knew how to get in through the cow...

123DoorColorsL.JPG
1777 hits | 82.57 KB | Posted: 3/29/11
This '93 Bronco door is MX (Dark Shadow Blue Metallic), which isn't quite as purple as this truck's ...

127cRocker.JPG
1846 hits | 53.41 KB | Posted: 4/14/11
Again: a big improvement.

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123DoorsPaint.JPG
1658 hits | 84.25 KB | Posted: 5/5/11
I picked up the painted parts yesterday, so I can finally remove the bad doors. Unfortunately, the ...

124DoorOff.JPG
1618 hits | 95.96 KB | Posted: 5/5/11
About what you'd expect.

The gasket has been smashed by the misaligned door for so long that it doe...

125DoorOn.JPG
1602 hits | 111.03 KB | Posted: 5/5/11
I'd have gotten this fender on much faster if I hadn't had to change the voltage regulator, pull the...

126Silver.JPG
1446 hits | 79.44 KB | Posted: 5/5/11
As usual, I'm painting at night. But it seems to be working OK - the other vehicles still look dece...

128Silver.JPG
1470 hits | 81.48 KB | Posted: 5/5/11
Pretty good for spray painting in the dark on dirt with no prep. Now I just need some pinstriping.

130Silver.JPG
1585 hits | 104.48 KB | Posted: 5/7/11
I wasn't planning to wash it for a week after I finished painting, but since a storm blew through la...

160Washed.JPG
1633 hits | 57.1 KB | Posted: 5/7/11
Under all the sap, mildew, & grime, it's not as bad as I thought.

163Washed.JPG
1504 hits | 63.28 KB | Posted: 5/7/11
I still have to touch up the tailgate, bed corner, & a few other spots, and paint on the pinstripes....

162Washed.JPG
1451 hits | 104.91 KB | Posted: 5/7/11
I still have to touch up the tailgate & a few other spots, and paint on the pinstripes. But the bum...

161Washed.JPG
1522 hits | 97.41 KB | Posted: 5/7/11
You'd never guess what it looked like 3 months ago, so here's a reminder:

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81Pinhole.JPG
1832 hits | 46.26 KB | Posted: 4/17/11
I've never seen this before - it looks like someone went along the heater hose with a needle punchin...

170VCG.JPG
3865 hits | 99.2 KB | Posted: 5/10/11
After a little driving, it became apparent that there was a serious oil leak dripping onto the rear ...

172VCG.JPG
3282 hits | 109.19 KB | Posted: 5/10/11
This is after removing the throttle cover, the PCV & breather hose from their grommets, all the vacu...

174VCG.JPG
2016 hits | 72.16 KB | Posted: 5/10/11
The main leak is the big GAP almost halfway down on the R side (LEFT in the pic) just this side of t...

176ATF.JPG
2586 hits | 90.07 KB | Posted: 5/13/11
After a couple of long drives, I dumped & refilled the transmission, and cleaned the magnet. Fillin...

181LHD.JPG
1625 hits | 88.59 KB | Posted: 5/13/11
It looks normal again, and I'm driving it whenever I can.

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182Dash.JPG
2344 hits | 88.11 KB | Posted: 5/13/11
I rebuilt the MFS today, so everything is working now.

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183Seat.JPG
1806 hits | 56.48 KB | Posted: 5/13/11
Clean enough to sit on, which is saying a lot, considering how bad it was.

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36DashFixed.JPG
1799 hits | 81.69 KB | Posted: 5/18/11
The dash clunked every time I hit a bump, so I tracked down & installed one of the few remaining rep...

116RHS.JPG
1650 hits | 73.76 KB | Posted: 5/13/11
This corner looks even better after some paint.

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180LHS.JPG
1883 hits | 100.75 KB | Posted: 5/13/11
I found some black center caps in my junkpile which are correct, but rare. I'd rather put red ones ...

164Rim.JPG
1941 hits | 70.87 KB | Posted: 5/27/11
I finally found another chrome rim for the RHR, and the bumper is a lot straighter than it used to b...

165Rim.JPG
3009 hits | 65.37 KB | Posted: 5/27/11
I finally found another chrome rim for the RHR.

185EngMtLH.JPG
2139 hits | 86.98 KB | Posted: 6/3/11
The torn L engine mount is another part of the vibration during acceleration...

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186EngMtLH.JPG
1897 hits | 87.79 KB | Posted: 6/3/11
The torn L engine mount is another part of the vibration during acceleration...

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187EngMtLH.JPG
1795 hits | 78.13 KB | Posted: 6/3/11
The torn L engine mount is another part of the vibration during acceleration... I have the engine l...

189EngMtRH.JPG
1940 hits | 94.88 KB | Posted: 6/3/11
The torn R engine mount is YET another part of the vibration during acceleration...

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189EngMts.JPG
2987 hits | 125.61 KB | Posted: 6/3/11
These were another part of the vibration during acceleration... It has been significantly reduced a...

190BumpPump.JPG
2291 hits | 106.34 KB | Posted: 7/10/11
Frank bought it a month ago, and it's finally back for one more front fuel pump.

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MazdogFail.jpg
1112 hits | 53.42 KB | Posted: 3/9/16
This 2WD Mazda M5OD-R2 output shaft gave no sign of damage before letting go while driving at very l...

20180424_ADMburn.jpg
1240 hits | 71.55 KB | Posted: 4/24/18
At almost 180Kmi, the ADM has been screeching intermittently, and it stunk. It has apparently been ...

B4nFtR.jpg
227 hits | 41.45 KB | Posted: 7/4/21
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