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 Hits: 2992 Size: 92.79 KB Posted: 2/11/11 What a beauty! All those used tires in the bed WERE in the cab a few minutes ago. Yes, the back wi... |  Hits: 2200 Size: 109.87 KB Posted: 2/11/11 It was abused & neglected, and driven on 1 tank for a while. When that one died, it was abandoned f... |  Hits: 2869 Size: 101.97 KB Posted: 2/11/11 2 tires off the rims; 2 dead gas tanks; 2 bent bumpers; 2 missing window cranks; 2 undamaged pieces ... |  Hits: 2457 Size: 110.29 KB Posted: 2/11/11 Both doors will be replaced, the RHF fender, both bumpers, and the valance between the grille & bump... |  Hits: 1984 Size: 76.32 KB Posted: 2/11/11 The bumper is pretty rough, but I'm gonna straighten it. |
 Hits: 2070 Size: 95.41 KB Posted: 2/11/11 A squirrell wintered under the seat - he's been getting in & out through the dislodged shifter cable... |  Hits: 2055 Size: 89.21 KB Posted: 2/11/11 It looks like birds were roosting on the dash & crapping on the column due to the broken rear window... |  Hits: 2019 Size: 71.76 KB Posted: 2/11/11 Safety Certification label in driver's door jamb above door latch strike (VIN edited)
[url=https://... |  Hits: 1891 Size: 73.84 KB Posted: 2/11/11 Calibration label in driver's door jamb |  Hits: 2057 Size: 72.94 KB Posted: 2/11/11 EEC calibration code sticker in driver's door jamb
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[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/858380]...](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/850904/thumbnail/10veci.jpg) Hits: 4222 Size: 85.86 KB Posted: 2/11/11 VECI Label under hood above master cylinder
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/858380]... |  Hits: 2181 Size: 92.67 KB Posted: 2/11/11 4.9L FEAD belt routing sticker on core support |  Hits: 1813 Size: 78.38 KB Posted: 2/11/11 Refrigerant label on core support |  Hits: 3027 Size: 81.11 KB Posted: 2/11/11 Jacking Instructions sticker on core support
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/831119... |  Hits: 1731 Size: 89.46 KB Posted: 2/11/11 Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch sticker on core support |
 Hits: 1790 Size: 93.73 KB Posted: 2/11/11 The previous owner got as far as bending a tie-rod by hooking a tow chain there, connecting a fuel p... | ![[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/825935][img]https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/8259...](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/850910/thumbnail/16engl.jpg) Hits: 2067 Size: 100.61 KB Posted: 2/11/11 [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/825935][img]https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/8259... |  Hits: 1749 Size: 97.95 KB Posted: 2/11/11 The #4 plug wire is off to see that it's sparking.
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/... |  Hits: 1678 Size: 90.88 KB Posted: 2/11/11 95A 3G alternator. Note the 4 holes between each pair of front ribs, and that it's attached using t... |  Hits: 1718 Size: 85.81 KB Posted: 2/11/11 Craptasmic battery, STONE-dead. Terminals destroyed.
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 Hits: 1910 Size: 104.52 KB Posted: 2/13/11 The guy who had it before me used his 4WD tractor to drag it around his yard by the tie rod.
[url=h... |  Hits: 2167 Size: 91.17 KB Posted: 2/13/11 I didn't realize it was bent badly enough to dig the adjuster bolt into the sidewall, blowing out th... | ![What a...
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/440042][img]https://www.supermotors.net/g...](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/851338/thumbnail/26bent.jpg) Hits: 1748 Size: 96.93 KB Posted: 2/13/11 What a...
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/440042][img]https://www.supermotors.net/g... |  Hits: 1718 Size: 90.54 KB Posted: 2/13/11 Amazing what you can do with a 12# sledge...
Coincidentally, that same sledge was necessary to remo... |  Hits: 3270 Size: 95.8 KB Posted: 2/13/11 With some creativity (plus 2 fire extinguishers, 2 gallon jugs of water, and a hose nearby), I creat... |
 Hits: 618 Size: 103.91 KB Posted: 4/26/18 Temporary fuel system includes fire extinguishers, water jugs, & a garden hose.
[url=https://www.su... |  Hits: 1979 Size: 70.54 KB Posted: 2/20/11 I added a low fuel light, just to see how it went in a non-tach cluster. It was a little easier sin... |  Hits: 5432 Size: 73.44 KB Posted: 2/21/11 To lift the bed, loosen the clamps (8mm, 5/16") around the filler supports, then slide them out... |  Hits: 3150 Size: 87.85 KB Posted: 2/21/11 To lift the bed, remove the filler caps & filler neck screws (5.5mm, 7/32"), then push the neck... |  Hits: 2977 Size: 81.9 KB Posted: 2/21/11 To lift the bed, disconnect the taillight wiring forward of the rear bumper.
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 Hits: 2810 Size: 84.84 KB Posted: 2/21/11 To lift the bed, remove the nuts (18mm) for the bed bolts (8 on longbed; 6 on all others).
[url=htt... |  Hits: 2529 Size: 83.27 KB Posted: 2/21/11 These bed bolts are in much better condition than I expected, considering how rusty the hubs were.
... |  Hits: 4180 Size: 66.17 KB Posted: 2/21/11 To lift the bed for fuel tank access, I used my electric hoist (an ATV winch & some scrap metal).
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[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/471464][img]https://ww...](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/853045/thumbnail/46hoisted.jpg) Hits: 3714 Size: 71.75 KB Posted: 2/21/11 Easy!
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[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/471464][img]https://ww... |  Hits: 2730 Size: 86.27 KB Posted: 2/21/11 It'll be much easier to work on the tanks this way, rather than from below.
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 Hits: 2469 Size: 82.94 KB Posted: 2/21/11 I'll vacuum & wash the tanks before opening anything. The unusually large fuel line fitting at the ... |  Hits: 2669 Size: 81.59 KB Posted: 2/21/11 I'll vacuum & wash the tanks before opening anything.
Go to the NEXT pic... |  Hits: 2782 Size: 103.85 KB Posted: 2/21/11 Even though I put a safety strap under the suspended bed, I rolled the chassis out to work on the ta... |  Hits: 2885 Size: 95.37 KB Posted: 3/29/11 After washing & vacuuming, and a little penetrating oil (NONE on the O-ring), the lock ring can come... |  Hits: 2645 Size: 91.7 KB Posted: 3/29/11 Some force was necessary to break the FDM loose from the bottom of the tank. See the NEXT several p... |
 Hits: 2911 Size: 100.39 KB Posted: 3/29/11 I can't describe the smell...
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[url=https://www.supermotors.net... |  Hits: 3161 Size: 89.21 KB Posted: 3/29/11 The back tank was just as bad as the front. 6 years is too long for gas to sit. I burned both tank... |  Hits: 2351 Size: 59.62 KB Posted: 4/17/11 After a few weeks' searching, I found a rear tank. It's from a '93, but the only difference is the ... |  Hits: 5686 Size: 85.41 KB Posted: 4/17/11 Since I got the pigtail with the '93 tank, and I saved the original '95 pump plate, it was easy to m... |  Hits: 14148 Size: 74.81 KB Posted: 4/17/11 To temporarily (or indefinitely) run any '90-96 dual-tank truck on 1 tank, it's necessary to plug bo... |
 Hits: 2289 Size: 44.47 KB Posted: 4/19/11 Today, I found a decent front tank & pump - only a little dent near the front. |  Hits: 2405 Size: 93.33 KB Posted: 4/19/11 The motor spins, and I rebuilt the sender, which now produces a smooth signal. After it's installed... |  Hits: 2231 Size: 88.59 KB Posted: 4/19/11 It works!
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[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/12737... |  Hits: 2216 Size: 99.39 KB Posted: 4/19/11 Now that there are 2 working tanks, I can drop the bed back on.
For more info, read these captions:... |  Hits: 2231 Size: 84.31 KB Posted: 2/21/11 It's much cleaner than I expected. |
 Hits: 2312 Size: 92.26 KB Posted: 2/21/11 I think that rocker panel is the only damage to the cab. |  Hits: 2480 Size: 56.52 KB Posted: 2/21/11 These rubber plugs are for the cab resonance weight. I haven't found any pattern to which trucks go... |  Hits: 2121 Size: 86.3 KB Posted: 3/29/11 I've only had this for ~10 years - it's about time it got used on something.
The "E3..." ... |  Hits: 2042 Size: 82.94 KB Posted: 3/29/11 That's where it belongs...
See the PREVious 2 pics. |  Hits: 3030 Size: 91.54 KB Posted: 3/29/11 The first few blasts drained out nearly opaque brown - I think someone must have spilled a LOT of co... |
 Hits: 2467 Size: 105.87 KB Posted: 3/29/11 The seat cover, seatback, seat belts, & rear carpet got hosed out & sun-dried. The headrest covers ... |  Hits: 2229 Size: 84.2 KB Posted: 3/29/11 The floor cover, floor-mounted belts, & rear carpet got hosed off, sun-dried, and treated with Lysol... |  Hits: 2020 Size: 76.07 KB Posted: 4/9/11 I sanded & painted the shifter, and reinstalled the knob. |  Hits: 5874 Size: 96.21 KB Posted: 4/9/11 The windshield side & lower trim were packed with leaves. While it was off, I removed the wiper val... |  Hits: 3378 Size: 67.77 KB Posted: 4/14/11 It took a few hours with some BP hammers, prybars, & wood blocks, but it's pretty close to its origi... |
 Hits: 1911 Size: 98.9 KB Posted: 4/20/11 It almost looks like a truck again. The painter says he'll get to my doors, fender, & valance tomor... |  Hits: 2095 Size: 104.59 KB Posted: 3/29/11 I've already straightened the reinforcing plate behind the headlight opening, but the core support i... |  Hits: 2075 Size: 97.6 KB Posted: 3/29/11 I've only had a spare R fender for ~5 years, and it's almost the right color.
[url=https://www.supe... |  Hits: 1813 Size: 87.64 KB Posted: 3/29/11 It was probably the same squirrel who lived in the '93 Bronco who knew how to get in through the cow... |  Hits: 1829 Size: 82.57 KB Posted: 3/29/11 This '93 Bronco door is MX (Dark Shadow Blue Metallic), which isn't quite as purple as this truck's ... |
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[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/850897][img]https://www.s...](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/862262/thumbnail/127crocker.jpg) Hits: 1898 Size: 53.41 KB Posted: 4/14/11 Again: a big improvement.
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/850897][img]https://www.s... |  Hits: 1714 Size: 84.25 KB Posted: 5/5/11 I picked up the painted parts yesterday, so I can finally remove the bad doors. Unfortunately, the ... |  Hits: 1658 Size: 95.96 KB Posted: 5/5/11 About what you'd expect.
The gasket has been smashed by the misaligned door for so long that it doe... |  Hits: 1657 Size: 111.03 KB Posted: 5/5/11 I'd have gotten this fender on much faster if I hadn't had to change the voltage regulator, pull the... |  Hits: 1493 Size: 79.44 KB Posted: 5/5/11 As usual, I'm painting at night. But it seems to be working OK - the other vehicles still look dece... |
 Hits: 1508 Size: 81.48 KB Posted: 5/5/11 Pretty good for spray painting in the dark on dirt with no prep. Now I just need some pinstriping. |  Hits: 1641 Size: 104.48 KB Posted: 5/7/11 I wasn't planning to wash it for a week after I finished painting, but since a storm blew through la... |  Hits: 1674 Size: 57.1 KB Posted: 5/7/11 Under all the sap, mildew, & grime, it's not as bad as I thought. |  Hits: 1552 Size: 63.28 KB Posted: 5/7/11 I still have to touch up the tailgate, bed corner, & a few other spots, and paint on the pinstripes.... |  Hits: 1496 Size: 104.91 KB Posted: 5/7/11 I still have to touch up the tailgate & a few other spots, and paint on the pinstripes. But the bum... |
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[url=https://www.supermot... |  Hits: 1876 Size: 46.26 KB Posted: 4/17/11 I've never seen this before - it looks like someone went along the heater hose with a needle punchin... |  Hits: 3958 Size: 99.2 KB Posted: 5/10/11 After a little driving, it became apparent that there was a serious oil leak dripping onto the rear ... |  Hits: 3431 Size: 109.19 KB Posted: 5/10/11 This is after removing the throttle cover, the PCV & breather hose from their grommets, all the vacu... |  Hits: 2066 Size: 72.16 KB Posted: 5/10/11 The main leak is the big GAP almost halfway down on the R side (LEFT in the pic) just this side of t... |
 Hits: 2668 Size: 90.07 KB Posted: 5/13/11 After a couple of long drives, I dumped & refilled the transmission, and cleaned the magnet. Fillin... |  Hits: 1669 Size: 88.59 KB Posted: 5/13/11 It looks normal again, and I'm driving it whenever I can.
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry... |  Hits: 2401 Size: 88.11 KB Posted: 5/13/11 I rebuilt the MFS today, so everything is working now.
[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/me... |  Hits: 1857 Size: 56.48 KB Posted: 5/13/11 Clean enough to sit on, which is saying a lot, considering how bad it was.
[url=https://www.supermo... |  Hits: 1837 Size: 81.69 KB Posted: 5/18/11 The dash clunked every time I hit a bump, so I tracked down & installed one of the few remaining rep... |
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[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/862... |  Hits: 1953 Size: 100.75 KB Posted: 5/13/11 I found some black center caps in my junkpile which are correct, but rare. I'd rather put red ones ... |  Hits: 1989 Size: 70.87 KB Posted: 5/27/11 I finally found another chrome rim for the RHR, and the bumper is a lot straighter than it used to b... |  Hits: 3085 Size: 65.37 KB Posted: 5/27/11 I finally found another chrome rim for the RHR. |  Hits: 2201 Size: 86.98 KB Posted: 6/3/11 The torn L engine mount is another part of the vibration during acceleration...
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[url=https://www.su... |  Hits: 1832 Size: 78.13 KB Posted: 6/3/11 The torn L engine mount is another part of the vibration during acceleration... I have the engine l... |  Hits: 1986 Size: 94.88 KB Posted: 6/3/11 The torn R engine mount is YET another part of the vibration during acceleration...
[url=https://ww... |  Hits: 3052 Size: 125.61 KB Posted: 6/3/11 These were another part of the vibration during acceleration... It has been significantly reduced a... |  Hits: 2342 Size: 106.34 KB Posted: 7/10/11 Frank bought it a month ago, and it's finally back for one more front fuel pump.
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 Hits: 1170 Size: 53.42 KB Posted: 3/9/16 This 2WD Mazda M5OD-R2 output shaft gave no sign of damage before letting go while driving at very l... |  Hits: 1391 Size: 71.55 KB Posted: 4/24/18 At almost 180Kmi, the ADM has been screeching intermittently, and it stunk. It has apparently been ... |  Hits: 291 Size: 41.45 KB Posted: 7/4/21 Before & After | | |