Now that it runs it's time to get some power to the rear tires. I'm swapping out the rear diff with an 8.8 from an explorer. Got the truck turned around in the garage and ripped the old stuff out. Haven't broken or rounded off a single bolt to this point. I had more trouble getting the brakes apart on my 2011 f150 last week.
Between yard work and rain I haven't found the time to go pick the diff from the wrecker. Turned my to the interior. Ripped the old wore out runner mat out and was happy to see the floors are in good shape. Surface rust only. Put down a fresh eBay carpet.
Seat was up next. Took off the seat cover that smelled like something between wet dog and hot garbage. I knew it was bad but it was even worse than I thought.
Didn't take anymore pictures until it was pretty much done. I just get in the zone and power through things. I added shoulder belts to make it a little safer. Then I rebuilt and recovered the seat. I had never done one before but it wasn't too bad. Got the whole interior pretty much done in about 4 hrs. I decided on the velour inserts to make it a little more comfortable on hot days. Here's a pic before I cleaned up. I also order a shifter boot. Hopefully I can find a replacement steering wheel as I really like the stock look of the truck.
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Dang your moving fast on that thing. My only question is can you get a custom intake cover versus the vortec one.. Just saying
Just another Ford fool named Dan.
The Junk that hangs around
67' F-250 highboy Camper special cross breed currently under way http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=86706
1974 Bronco 302 3 speed
1984 bronco 302 c6 35's
1994 F350 7.3 5spd dually.
woods wrote: The rust holes in my truck were a factory install (very rare).
Man you are moving fast. My only question is can you change that vortec engine cover to a custom one.... Just saying Amazed at how fast your rolling on this one.
Just another Ford fool named Dan.
The Junk that hangs around
67' F-250 highboy Camper special cross breed currently under way http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=86706
1974 Bronco 302 3 speed
1984 bronco 302 c6 35's
1994 F350 7.3 5spd dually.
woods wrote: The rust holes in my truck were a factory install (very rare).
it's time to get some power to the rear tires. I'm swapping out the rear diff with an 8.8 from an explorer. Got the truck turned around in the garage and ripped the old stuff out. Haven't broken or rounded off a single bolt to this point. I had more trouble getting the brakes apart on my 2011 f150 last week. 
