The Truck Project
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The Truck Project
My truck is over 10 years old and is finally starting to creek, ping, rust and crumble. The age is really starting to show. Mechanically, it is one thing after the other. The body is rusting and rusting and rusting. Time to consider... something.
It only took me a second to think about what to do. Do I buy a new truck? No. We're going to undergo an overhaul. Yep, we're talking blood sweat and tears in the hope that it will be even better than when it was first assembled in the plant.
I just can't imagine what old Barney was like back in his glory days. I've driven other trucks from those years and mine is falling way behind. I don't want anything that is going to scream and race. I want it back to almost stock, but with more performance and better tuning. So, Ford fans, truck fans of all kinds, I am calling you out for your attention and insight as I make progress.
This should be fun.
-Patrick
csonka on f150online.net
Project: TheTruckProject
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Objective: Complete Overhaul and Slight Restoration to Factory Condition
Subject: 1995 Ford F-150, 302 V8, 4x4, E40D, Extended Cab, XLT
Start Date: December 19, 2006
ETA: Late Spring 2007
Parts and Labor List
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Exhaust:
Stainless Steel Header Gaskets
Hooker Longtube Headers, Ceramic Coated
3" DI/SO Y Pipe
High-Flow Performance Catalytic Converter
3" SI/SO Gibson Catback Exhaust **
Stainless Steel Hangers and Bolts
Body:
New Ford Body Panels (Driver Front Fender, Passenger Front Fender, Rear Cab Panel Kit, Bed, Rocker Panels)
New Paint and Clearcoat (Keep Colors)
Rhino Liner Bed
Frame Pickling and Boxing
Engine:
Complete Engine Rebuild
Engine Painted Ford Blue
Braided Stainless Steel Hoses and Lines
Ignition
Distributor
Bosch Platinum 4 Spark Plugs **
9mm Spark Plug Cables **
Intake Manifold
Throttlebody
Alternator
A/C Unit
Electric Fans
K&N FIPK **
Transmission:
Replace Automatic E40D with Manual
Fuel Delivery:
Fuel Pumps
Filler Necks
Tanks
Straps
Interior / Cab:
Door Panels
Rhino Liner Floor
Dynamat Xtreme (Doors, Roof, Firewall, Back Cab)
Leather Chairs (Bucket)
Leather Bench
Wheels, Suspension, Brakes:
31x10.5 R15 Bridgestone REVOs ***
Ranchero Shocks
Leaf Shackles
Drums
Dual Piston Calipers
Braided Lines
Final Step:
Custom Tune From Mr. Troyer
** - Indicates Part Already Used or Ordered
Log
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12.19.2005 - Posted project and started parts list. Will start ordering parts and setting shop times. Need to ellaborate more on the parts list and come up with projected cost. Added Frame Pickling and Boxing thanks to CheifFX4. Have any suggestions on parts or anything?
It only took me a second to think about what to do. Do I buy a new truck? No. We're going to undergo an overhaul. Yep, we're talking blood sweat and tears in the hope that it will be even better than when it was first assembled in the plant.
I just can't imagine what old Barney was like back in his glory days. I've driven other trucks from those years and mine is falling way behind. I don't want anything that is going to scream and race. I want it back to almost stock, but with more performance and better tuning. So, Ford fans, truck fans of all kinds, I am calling you out for your attention and insight as I make progress.
This should be fun.
-Patrick
csonka on f150online.net
Project: TheTruckProject
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Objective: Complete Overhaul and Slight Restoration to Factory Condition
Subject: 1995 Ford F-150, 302 V8, 4x4, E40D, Extended Cab, XLT
Start Date: December 19, 2006
ETA: Late Spring 2007
Parts and Labor List
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Exhaust:
Stainless Steel Header Gaskets
Hooker Longtube Headers, Ceramic Coated
3" DI/SO Y Pipe
High-Flow Performance Catalytic Converter
3" SI/SO Gibson Catback Exhaust **
Stainless Steel Hangers and Bolts
Body:
New Ford Body Panels (Driver Front Fender, Passenger Front Fender, Rear Cab Panel Kit, Bed, Rocker Panels)
New Paint and Clearcoat (Keep Colors)
Rhino Liner Bed
Frame Pickling and Boxing
Engine:
Complete Engine Rebuild
Engine Painted Ford Blue
Braided Stainless Steel Hoses and Lines
Ignition
Distributor
Bosch Platinum 4 Spark Plugs **
9mm Spark Plug Cables **
Intake Manifold
Throttlebody
Alternator
A/C Unit
Electric Fans
K&N FIPK **
Transmission:
Replace Automatic E40D with Manual
Fuel Delivery:
Fuel Pumps
Filler Necks
Tanks
Straps
Interior / Cab:
Door Panels
Rhino Liner Floor
Dynamat Xtreme (Doors, Roof, Firewall, Back Cab)
Leather Chairs (Bucket)
Leather Bench
Wheels, Suspension, Brakes:
31x10.5 R15 Bridgestone REVOs ***
Ranchero Shocks
Leaf Shackles
Drums
Dual Piston Calipers
Braided Lines
Final Step:
Custom Tune From Mr. Troyer
** - Indicates Part Already Used or Ordered
Log
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12.19.2005 - Posted project and started parts list. Will start ordering parts and setting shop times. Need to ellaborate more on the parts list and come up with projected cost. Added Frame Pickling and Boxing thanks to CheifFX4. Have any suggestions on parts or anything?
Last edited by csonka; Dec 19, 2006 at 06:43 PM.
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A formidable project to say the least. Sure would like to see the final cost when finished. I'll bet it will be close to new/almost new truck territory. Might I suggest going with rear disc also? And good luck with everything. especially that third pedal addition on the tranny swap.
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