Took a little road trip to Comox... Came home with a Diesel.
Got me a Diesel Rig
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Kinda a bit like an 8' tall, 9500 lb Fj40 with 500 ft lbs of torque.
Next time through Nanaimo drop by for a coffee, would of liked to of seen that rig.... Whats the plans?
Rob
Rob
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Mobile Office / promotional vehicle / camper / truck / etc.
Going to clean it up a bit and have some graphics put on it. Also Install some captains chairs in the back and some form of "desk"... Eventually some form of bench that converts to a bed.
Know anyone with ambulance seats or parts?
We'll have to connect up some time... Tons of neat electrical stuff in the electrical "room". 7.3 TD, full aluminum cage/box, insulated, 12v & 110 power.
Going to clean it up a bit and have some graphics put on it. Also Install some captains chairs in the back and some form of "desk"... Eventually some form of bench that converts to a bed.
Know anyone with ambulance seats or parts?
We'll have to connect up some time... Tons of neat electrical stuff in the electrical "room". 7.3 TD, full aluminum cage/box, insulated, 12v & 110 power.
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2 starting batteries... 2 deep cycle. 'Sure Start' toggle to connect all 4.
Good score.
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It was an asset being disposed of for a bank... I don't know if I could buy a new set of tires for it for the price I paid...
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Took it over the scales... Only 8500lbs empty.
Got a steep learning curve ahead: had a "water in fuel" light come on, pulled the "Water fuel drain" to drain the bowl of water, need to learn all the ins and outs of a FORD diesel...
Anyone know these trucks?
Axle code indicates, Dana 60, 4.10, LSD, Duals.
Got a steep learning curve ahead: had a "water in fuel" light come on, pulled the "Water fuel drain" to drain the bowl of water, need to learn all the ins and outs of a FORD diesel...
Anyone know these trucks?
Axle code indicates, Dana 60, 4.10, LSD, Duals.
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Truck is 12/96... Engine appears to be original. 324,000+ km, runs like a top, makes this 8500 lb truck feel light... Even over the hat.
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That's what the axle code came up as... But the site could be wrong.
Cant really say, the last Ford I drove was the F150 we had on the farm 22 years ago. The rear axle looks plenty big, it's got duals, and better or worse... ABS.
I'd post a pic, but I'm at VGH for the night.
Please do this
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Not likely... Doubt it'll even become a 4WD. LSD is about all it'll have. I'd hate to loose the turning circle. It'll never be able to keep up with a 40 in the bush. Too damn big. 8'3" stock, 8500 lbs empty.
Thank god I don't have to pay for internet bandwidth usage. 
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Anyone know of any fab shops in town the could mold me annother 6" fender flair? From Crestline they're $150 + shipping.
Also need a couple lenses for lights. In Canada they're $56 a lens vs $40 for the complete light online.
Also need a couple lenses for lights. In Canada they're $56 a lens vs $40 for the complete light online.
I have never seen flairs at Princess but those trailer fenders come on sale for about $20 and i think they would work .