Project 300, our '87 Ford F-250 with 150,698 miles, was in need of an appearance upgrade as well as some regular maintenance. By simply bolting on some much needed parts, we changed its looks and restored the performance of our reliable daily driver. For readers new to the diesel scene, we hope that by showing you how to restore a truck piece by piece you'll be ready to take on your own project. So when you bring your first basket case home, you won't be overwhelmed by all its problems-just remember to take it one thing at a time and be sure to send us a message and let us know how it's going (send email to jason.thompson@sorc.com). Follow along as Diesel Power chronicles the real-life budget build of this attainable truck down to the last part, as well as each busted knuckle.
| 1011dp 1987 Ford F250 Project 300 rear Three Quarter View
PRICE LIST: STAGE ONE TO STAGE NINE
STAGE 1:
Original Investment,
February 2009
$888
(Including $300 for cost of truck)
STAGE 2:
Getting it Running, May 2009
$315
(Cost of glow plugs, fuel return line kit,
autocross fee, and dyno testing)
STAGE 3:
Adding a Turbo, August 2009
$2,616
(Cost of ATS Aurora 2000 wastegated 6.9L/7.3L turbo system,
ATS exhaust system, and polyurethane body mounts)
STAGE 4:
Getting it Rolling, October 2009
$1,632
(Suspension, tires, bearings, and brakes)
PRICE LIST CONTINUED: STAGE ONE TO STAGE NINE
STAGE 5:
Cooling System Rehab, March 2010
$1,159
(Radiators, cap, thermostat, block heater,
hoses, and Be Cool antifreeze)
STAGE 6:
Engine Oil Centrifuge, June 2010
$786
(Dieselcraft centrifuge, fittings, hose, and air pump)
STAGE 7:
140-Mile Commute, August 2010
$879
(Sulastic springs, rear antilock brake valve,
and Pioneer CD player with 61/2-inch speakers)
STAGE 8:
Water-methanol Injection, September 2010
$1,083
(Snow Performance water-methanol injection
system and battery cables)
PRICE LIST CONTINUED: STAGE ONE TO STAGE NINE
STAGE 9:
LMC Truck chrome front bumper (PN: 49-9515)
$219.95
LMC Truck chrome rear bumper (PN: 49-9898)
$279.95
LMC Truck rear bumper mounting kit (PN: 40-2050)
$29.95
Beck Arnley remanufactured alternator (PN: 1866199)
$90.79
ACDelco external voltage regulator (PN: F609)
$32.89
Standard Motor Products regulator pigtail (PN: S94)
$3.37
3 gallons 15W-40 Amsoil Premium Synthetic engine oil
$104.70
Fram oil filter (PN: PH3766)
$7.99
Total
$748.59
PROJECT 300 GRAND TOTAL
$10,106.59
