lil'_big_truck
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- Detroit
- Vehicle Year
- 2003
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 3.0L V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
Hey all, here is my 1976 Baja Bug with a 68 motor. I'm restoring it mechanically. I picked it up for only $1200! Its frame and body are solid with only minor rust on the floor and body (considering its age and the fact that its been in Michigan and Ohio its whole life). I need to clean up and fix up the motor, fix the brakes, the interior, speedo, and that's about all that's left. I need to patch the floors a bit, and depending on funding, bodywork and paint. I might also build a speaker box behind the back seat considering it has no speakers.
-replaced generator
-replaced starter
-replaced shocks
-cleaned carburetor
-removed ghetto-rigged stereo
-new 1915cc engine
-new wiring harness
-new brake system
-new floors
-new heater channels
-new paint
-tires
- new interior
- custom gauge cluster
- high performance sway bar
- breather box
- external oil cooler
- new steering column and tire rods
- windshield wipers!
- radio
- temporary seat fix
Next on the list:
- new seat upholstery
replacing shocks
the rears had pneumatic adjustable shocks that looked stock, I don't think I'll replace them as long as they're still working.
Replacing the generator:
You can't see it but, the belt was the original 68 motor's belt. It had huge cracks and it even said "Made in W. Germany". kinda cool / scary
generator
this was a pain to get back in. If you don't do it right, the fan rubs on the metal shroud.
interior:
Next I'll be fixing the brakes and parking brake.
-replaced generator
-replaced starter
-replaced shocks
-cleaned carburetor
-removed ghetto-rigged stereo
-new 1915cc engine
-new wiring harness
-new brake system
-new floors
-new heater channels
-new paint
-tires
- new interior
- custom gauge cluster
- high performance sway bar
- breather box
- external oil cooler
- new steering column and tire rods
- windshield wipers!
- radio
- temporary seat fix
Next on the list:
- new seat upholstery
replacing shocks
the rears had pneumatic adjustable shocks that looked stock, I don't think I'll replace them as long as they're still working.
Replacing the generator:
You can't see it but, the belt was the original 68 motor's belt. It had huge cracks and it even said "Made in W. Germany". kinda cool / scary
generator
this was a pain to get back in. If you don't do it right, the fan rubs on the metal shroud.
interior:
Next I'll be fixing the brakes and parking brake.
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