97 Power stroke F350 build.

[moparornocar]

At the request of @Tflynn I will document the build of my recent acquisition for a tow pig/toy hauler. Plans are to repair all the mechanics, freshen up the interior and build a custom 7ftx9ft flatbed made specifically to haul the P1k5. Today was the first real progress, installed 2 new batteries and with the coaxing of a little ether she fired off! And smelled HORRIBLE! 2 year old diesel fuel is nasty. I also replaced a frozen u joint and missing straps. Unfortunately one bolt for the u joint strap was frozen in the yoke. That is not going to be fun with no lift. Here are a few pics of what I'm beginning with and what I hope to end up with. The only thing thing the white truck does not have that mine will is a set of 4x4 square stacks. I know there are a few Ford fans that may enjoy this build.

 

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[joeymt33]

Thats going to be bad ass. I'll be subscribing


(Delton) "I HATE light scratches too. Makes me think I left some fun on the table. So I go back out there and cover them up with deep scratches. Works every time lol."

 

[moparornocar]

Thats going to be bad ass. I'll be subscribing


(Delton) "I HATE light scratches too. Makes me think I left some fun on the table. So I go back out there and cover them up with deep scratches. Works every time lol."

I have a feeling I'll get a few haters along the way, because I really like the big rim, small sidewall look. Since I don't off road much with my trucks I'm not worried about beating up rims. I'm shooting for 6-8" lift and 38 inch tires. Thanks for following along!

 

[joeymt33]

I'm not a big rim guy, but I really like these old trucks and I like flatbeds and work bodies on pick up trucks. Of course, I'm also a Ford guy and that old power stroke is pretty bad ass. I bet CP would even say that old power stroke is a pretty good motor.


(Delton) "I HATE light scratches too. Makes me think I left some fun on the table. So I go back out there and cover them up with deep scratches. Works every time lol."

 

[moparornocar]

Can't beat it at only 160k miles and for the grand total price of free!

 

[knuckledeep]

Are you building your own flatbed?

 

[Tramguage1]

Im subscribed! I have a similar project truck. I had a 96 Ford i bought brand new, it was an awesome truck.

 

[Delton]

Technically I'm not a Ford guy (I'll be rolling up in Pioneer TN in an expedition btw), but I am a build guy. There's alot of vehicles (including rigs on here) that have stuff on them I wouldn't get caught dead having on mine. But I have mad respect for anyone that puts that kinda time into making it their own. Love the project man! As my lil red zr2 just turned over 230k miles, may end up with something similar myself lol. Following.

 

[ohanacreek]

I have a feeling I'll get a few haters along the way, because I really like the big rim, small sidewall look. Since I don't off road much with my trucks I'm not worried about beating up rims. I'm shooting for 6-8" lift and 38 inch tires. Thanks for following along!

Depends on use a preference, if it's not gonna see off-road why not put what you like it's your build.

For me it'd be 18's and 37-40" tires, tires are cheaper than 20's

I want to do pretty much what you're doing and build a tow pig. Find an old 1 Ton crew freshen it up mechanically to be reliable, get the stank out of the inside, and put a flatbed on it. Have to be a diesel.

 

[BeerMonkey]

I love it when people redo OBS style power strokes. that would look awesome with a fat set of super singles under the flatbed.

 

[moparornocar]

Are you building your own flatbed?

Most likely

 

[moparornocar]

Im subscribed! I have a similar project truck. I had a 96 Ford i bought brand new, it was an awesome truck.
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Man that is sweet. How wide is the bed?

 

[moparornocar]

Depends on use a preference, if it's not gonna see off-road why not put what you like it's your build.

For me it'd be 18's and 37-40" tires, tires are cheaper than 20's

I want to do pretty much what you're doing and build a tow pig. Find an old 1 Ton crew freshen it up mechanically to be reliable, get the stank out of the inside, and put a flatbed on it. Have to be a diesel.

I'm a dodge guy all day, but the OBS Ford has been my favorite style truck since I was a kid and they were new. I've always wanted a diesel, but it has always been out of reach for me. I'm going to take full advantage of this opportunity though!

 

[Gator]

I'm a dodge guy all day, but the OBS Ford has been my favorite style truck since I was a kid and they were new. I've always wanted a diesel, but it has always been out of reach for me. I'm going to take full advantage of this opportunity though!

I have to admit, I was a little surprised to see a ford. Wondering how you were going to use Mopar parts on it.

 

[moparornocar]

I have to admit, I was a little surprised to see a ford. Wondering how you were going to use Mopar parts on it.

Mopar is my favorite. In all fairness, I've owned 114 cars since my 16 the birthday. Just about every make except Mercedes, jaguar and the Italians.

 

[moparornocar]

Malfunction number one identified and solved. Had no gears because it had no fluid!!! 4 qt of ATF later and it shifts and runs great!

 

[moparornocar]

Next on the chopping block is the injector knock. Gotta figure out which one is bad and replace that bad boy

 

[knuckledeep]

Throw a set of performance injectors in it or drain the fuel bowl add a at of tranny fluid in the bowl then let it run for 2 Mon and shut it off and let it sit over night see if that fixes the injectors

 

[knuckledeep]

If you ever get tired of the truck let me know that's the type of truck my wife is looking for

 

[moparornocar]

What does the ATF do? I was planning to just replace the injector that's bad and replace the glow plugs. I'm sure a fresh tank of fuel would go a long way toward making it run better too lol.