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Topic: "I Goll Darn Gone and Done it!" (I bought a truck!)
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 7607
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-18-2001 02:07 AM
   
Woooo hoooo! It aint the mountain puller I've always dreamt off (Powerstroke Diesel) but it's a TRUCK!  I finalized the deal for the truck over the phone tonight. It's a 1994 F-150 XLT extended cab with 112K miles on the 5.0 engine. It's fully loaded with power everything, except seats, and has a bed liner, tool box, and lumber rack (all in excellent shape) already on the truck. It needs a front end alignment and the air bag clockspring needs to be replaced. Other than that and it's in terrific condition! I am so stoked! I have to pick it up tomorrow. Kelly Blue Book has the value of the truck at $7,440. The asking price was $6,600. We agreed on a selling price of $5,800. Not a bad deal considering I looked at a lot of trucks and all the others had a lot of little problems (broken latches, gear shift indicator not working, lumbar support broken, temperature adjustment switch not operating properly, etc) and all of those trucks were at a higher asking price! Yep, I'm jazzed! Gonna detail that sucker out and then convince Renee to let me buy more stuff for her Mustang NOW, so I can swap the stuff onto the truck!! Does anyone know how to convert a non-HO 5.0 to HO? Stewart ------------------
Got Milk? :-)~~ 
If you go fishing, bring a fishnet  you might catch a hummingbird 1990 Platinum GT: 25th Year Anniversary Edition
- Some mods, but not enough!
1994 F-150 XLT 5.0
- Any help converting this to a HO 5.0 will be appreciated!
1996 Blue Crown Vic
- Suspension and exhaust mods, but nothing else...YET!
1998 solid Paint Quarter Horse: One Hot Diamond
- He's green, but Renee's training him!
M&M Member #437
Blue Oval Believer, thru and true. [This message has been edited by Stewart (edited 12-18-2001).]
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 1092
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-18-2001 02:30 AM
All right Stewart!!  Your going to love it! I got my truck last summer and it's come in handy quite often. Post some pics! I was going to tell you good morning, but I can see your allready having one. ------------------
MCA# 48755
71 Mach 1
69 Fastback
92 F-150
M&M#884
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 7607
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-18-2001 02:38 AM
Yep! I am!
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 1092
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-18-2001 03:40 AM
Hey Stew, Check out Steves hood on his truck. What do you think of the scoops?
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 2093
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-18-2001 10:35 AM
Stewart,That's cool... Now you have to get a dog... Cause dogs LOVE TRUCKS... Don
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 4410
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-18-2001 10:56 AM
Very cool Stewart!!! Thats my next thing I think, a truck (hmmm, a 393 stroker would fit just right in one ).------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
http://all.at/mustang
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/I65Stang.html
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 6191
From: The Rolling Hills of Sand of North Carolina
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-18-2001 12:07 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Stewart:
It's fully loaded with power everything, except seats, and has a bed liner, tool box, and lumber rack (all in excellent shape) already on the truck.Stewart
ummmm, not sure what a lumber rack is, but if you get you a gun rack, we can just start calling you "Bubba"
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 1843
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-18-2001 02:58 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Stewart:
Woooo hoooo! Does anyone know how to convert a non-HO 5.0 to HO? Stewart
Just put "H.O." emblems on it. The Ricers do it so it must work ( See Type R thread from earier )
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WAYNE CURTIS
70 GRABBER GREEN BOSS 302
01 Focus ZX3
03 Boss 281 (waiting on order form)
92 SHELBY 4X4 (K-9 IDITAROD LEAD DOG)
http://www.akbossman.mustangsandmore.ws
"If your under control then your not going fast enough" Parnelli Jones
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 12811
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-18-2001 05:55 PM
Great Stewwie!!!
Vrooooom....Vroooommmmm....
sam
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 18560
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-18-2001 06:54 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Stewart:
Does anyone know how to convert a non-HO 5.0 to HO?
An engine swap is the easiest way. Congrads! I love my F-150! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC Christmas shopping? Why not use the
M&M Bookstore?
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 4812
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 12-18-2001 07:20 PM
Way  Stewie! Enjoy and have fun in your "Work" truck. Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
Blue Belle (Terri's)
'66 Coupe, Silver Blue Metallic, 351W 2-V, 4 speed, A/C, future sleeper.
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 7607
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-19-2001 10:08 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
An engine swap is the easiest way.
I know I should really follow this up in the Truck Forum, but are you serious, Steve? I thought it wouldn't be too hard, with the main component needed being an HO computer from a donor Mustang. Stewart [This message has been edited by Stewart (edited 12-19-2001).]
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 18560
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-20-2001 06:49 PM
...and cam, and heads, and intake, and forged pistons, and...------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC Christmas shopping? Why not use the
M&M Bookstore?
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 7607
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-21-2001 01:23 AM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
...and cam, and heads, and intake, and forged pistons, and...
I knew about the cam, heads and intake...and figured the computer too...but wasn't sure about anything else. Why do I need to replace the pistons? Stewart
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66HIPO&more
Gearhead Posts: 2074
From: SLC, UT
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-21-2001 02:25 AM
Wonderful Stewwie!!
Sounds like you found yourself a good deal.
I don't know how anybody gets along without a truck?
Course, our's are the wrong brands.....
Give the ponies something to laugh at I guess.J.
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 7607
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-21-2001 04:23 AM
Thanks Joyce! Other than my fellow moderators and a small handfull of members who responded, I was beginning to wonder if our members weren't fans of trucks!Stewart
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 4410
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-21-2001 05:35 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 66HIPO&more:
I don't know how anybody gets along without a truck?
Please explain that to my parents please, I have no more parking space  . ------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
http://all.at/mustang
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/I65Stang.html
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 1558
From: from between the end of the road, and the middleof no-where
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-21-2001 08:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Stewart:
I was beginning to wonder if our members weren't fans of trucks!Stewart
I like trucks, thats why I dirve one every day. But then again, mine is not actually a typical truck either
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 1593
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-21-2001 08:26 AM
We just sold ours. I miss it already. Wife had to have the third row of seats with kid #3 on the way. This way they can take their buddies to any functions we go to. Thus, out with the F150, in with the Expedition. What a beast. This thing is huge. Good thing for me that she's the truck lover, and I get to keep my 'stangs!!
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tomslo
Gearhead Posts: 185
From: Jefferson City, MO
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-21-2001 08:59 AM
Good purchase Stewart!There is a fair amount of work involved in making it into a HO. It might be worthwhile to just modify the existing engine in a "truck" format. Install headers, exhaust, K&N FIPK, Edelbrock makes a truck specific intake and throttle bodies. Other than that, the easiest way to make it a HO is like Steve said, swap the whole motor in. ------------------
2002 F350 4x4, True Blue, v10 Auto, 4.30LS, 35" BFG's
1991 Mustang LX 5.0L, AOD *need to sell*
1970 Cougar, 351C-4v, C6
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 1558
From: from between the end of the road, and the middleof no-where
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-21-2001 09:09 AM
quote:
Originally posted by tomslo:
Other than that, the easiest way to make it a HO is like Steve said, swap the whole motor in.
And if you are gonna go thru that much trouble, might as well stick a 351W in it instead. (kinda like my Lightning)
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unklshu
Gearhead Posts: 451
From: San Bernardino, Ca
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-21-2001 09:31 AM
I love trucks Stewart! Congrats on getting yours.
I think the difference in the motors was that the truck engine is built for torque and stability, where the stang engine is built for hp and reving.
I would go with a good exhuast now and some headers, hi flow cat backs, see how that does.------------------
joe
2001 SVT Cobra
68 GT Fastback
98 F-150
90 Escort GT (smokes the tires in all 5 gears, or just smokes through all gears)
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 7607
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-21-2001 03:12 PM
What are good sources for Hi-Po truck 5.0 aftermarket parts? Stewart
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1383
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-21-2001 03:18 PM
Some how I missed this post.I too have a 94 f150 not the same as yours,its a flat bed with 5spd,and a 3.0L six,yes power is not a word I use with that truck.But man you can get alot of mattress on it.
I love having a truck there is always some thing to haul around.The truck as needed every little work over the years.As for power go for the Exhuast side 1st.And get a 75 hp shot of juice,and gears ,and you'll be fine. SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
MEM#1240 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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tomslo
Gearhead Posts: 185
From: Jefferson City, MO
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-21-2001 04:29 PM
Most of the stuff you can find at Summit or Jegs. Other places include http://www.4wheelparts.com/ or http://www.truckperformance.com/. Just go pick up a truck/4x4 magazine, full of ads and shops. Have fun! Trucks are just as addicting as Mustangs! Tom ------------------
2002 F350 4x4, True Blue, v10 Auto, 4.30LS, 35" BFG's
1991 Mustang LX 5.0L, AOD *need to sell*
1970 Cougar, 351C-4v, C6
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fordfan
Gearhead Posts: 2370
From: Walla Walla, Wa, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-22-2001 02:49 AM
The only thing is..... I LOVE my 1970 Chevy 1/2ton stepside...
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 7607
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-22-2001 04:21 AM
Thanks Tom!Stewart
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