Started getting materials together to repair the rear fenders. From what I've read, it's a common point of failure on these where the fiberglas cracks. Only problem is that if you don't fix the crack ... It'll shake itself apart like this one.
Driver's side is also damaged, but not to this...
Found a crack in the top tank of the radiator. Crazy that it's plastic. Seems like something that JB Weld might resolve
Anyone else played with this?
Little to no fluid loss. Temp is fine at distance. Haven't towed with it yet
New upper and lower ball joints installed.
Went ahead and took care of the inner and outer tie rods shocks and steering stabilizer.
Moog parts - Everything labeled "Made in USA"
Bilstein shocks
Monroe steering stabilizer
Headed back to the inspection station tomorrow morning.
Well, we were a no-go at the State inspection station. Upper and lower ball joint on the passenger side, upper ball joint on the driver's side. 10 days to repair and get back.
Decided to go with Moog components and Bilstein shocks... Monroe steering stabilizer.
Needed to expand on some of my...
Well, I wanted a truck to tow the classic and searched for a few months. Ended up with way more than I needed, but a solid runner
1997 F350 XLT dually long bed. 7.3 Powerstroke. 2 wheel drive. 281,000 on the odometer
Steering was sloppy when I test drove, but figured it needed ball joints...
Update....
Well, I tried very hard to find a Dodge to fill the need for a full size truck. Market was tough and a lot of "not what it looked like in the ad" trips and "I just sold it" when I thought there was an agreement in place or just had a few things that would prevent me from just...
Went and looked at the below vehicle after seeing it on FB Marketplace. NOT MINE
Had a very good conversation with the seller. Test drove the truck. I personally think it's very cool, but it needs more love than I can give right now as I finish up my 64 Valiant.
I told the seller I'd spread...
Well gang, as seems to happen more often now... Guy chose to sell the truck this morning after we had communicated for a week and set up times for me to come look tomorrow and complete the transaction.
So it goes these days
The search continues
Thanks y'all for the greetings
Hello all, from West Virginia. Been truck shopping and came across a 64 W200 that I'm trying to learn about before making a purchase.
Thanks and looking forward to wandering around and doing some searching.
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