The "Creamsicle"
The Old Farm Truck
The old farm truck was sinking into the ground and was in pretty rough shape. It had been sitting for at least five or more years, and I had little to no hope that she could be salvaged. With a cheap battery from Walmart and some starter fluid, we got her to crank! We later found out that her original mileage at the time was 48,000 miles.
1986 Dodge W150 1/2 ton P/U 4WD 8 Cylinders W 5.9L 4BL OHV 360 CID
The "Project"
First Start Attempt
First Start
This is the first attempt to start the old girl. She hadn't run in well over five years.
The "Before" Photo Gallery
Bunny Loves the Farm Truck Rides!
Bunny Takes In the Countryside
Bunny is learning how to be a good farm dog!
Bunny Helps Oversee the Farm Chores
Bunny makes sure dad feeds the fish on time!
Repair List
Repairs
Complete brakes with lines, complete exhaust, new tires, new steering box, new radiator cooling system, new water pump, new fuel pump, steam clean tank, new lines and filters, rebuilt carburetor with choke, new hoses, new belts, new valve cover gaskets, new air filter, new battery, complete tune-up plugs and wires, new oil and filter (x3), gear box oil (x3), transmission fluid, new thermostat, new sending unit, new ignition switch, new lock and cylinder, wiper blades, tie rod ends, wiper motor, front shocks, new voltage regulator, new lights and signals, buffed and detailed, repainted interior door panels, new seat cover, steam cleaned engine, and painted rims.
"After" Photo Gallery
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