First Post, First Truck, Lots of Work

[Fossil Dawg]

welcome


Fossil

[69bumptruck]

It's even got the trim!

I'm jealous. Looks good, and complete!

[jdconnel]

Every time I re-login I get happier and happier with my little purchase!
Well, its now in my driveway and my hands are all greasy.
For something that's been sitting for 5 years, it runs pretty well. Got down the street and back.
Only problems I have are: needs new tires, 2 lights are burns, muffler is... ummm missing, and the horn doesn't work. Most of that list will be taken care of Friday. Also, not a drop of oil leaking.... I'm actually amazed.
I don't know the mileage other than it ends in 20k. The pedals look new, and the interior is in mint. I wouldn't image it being over 120k.

One thing I'm looking for is the engine tag. I looked near the dipstick and didn't see anything. Then again, it’s late. Any advice on locating? Want to make sure it’s the original 352.

Also, I know the carb was replaced in '99 (as the tag on it says '99). I will get a number and photo of all this stuff. I think the carb needs some tuning. Or replacing if you guys thing I could do better.

Thanks again!

[jdconnel]

Here is the cab mount that concerned me






Filters off the carb.... I'm still lokoing for numbers.

[Jake11]

The interior looks great! You got a great little PU.

[MadMaxetc]

Yep, thats a 352.

That cab mount is tost. Time to get it fixed. It will cause a lot of other problems and premature wear if left as is.

Nice truck. Wish my interior looked like that.

[layedout72]

as far as the cab mount, think of it like this....

would you ride skateboard with 3 wheels? Sooner or later, your gunna fall. When you go to fix it, would you rather put on an oval wheel for the time being. It may work...but it's not very reasssuring. I'd rather have 4 round wheels.

The truck looks good other than that. Engine ID is on the block, under the heads. Rear driver side I believe. Least my block marking was.

[XLT]

I can't stop staring at that. Must be the Ford logo.