2001 F150 5.4 swap over per request 😉

[BlackBike]

Originally Posted by Landsvw

Sold the Jeep! I've gotten new tires, alignment, wheel bearing installed and in the process of a 79$ stereo install. Also have a line on a door and a paint job for the door.

I don't know, are you sure you are going to be able to install that door

Been a great thread!

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Landsvw

Sold the Jeep! I've gotten new tires, alignment, wheel bearing installed and in the process of a 79$ stereo install. Also have a line on a door and a paint job for the door.

I'm also enjoying this thread; thanks for all the updates.

Ford or aftermarket stereo?

[Landsvw]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm also enjoying this thread; thanks for all the updates.

Ford or aftermarket stereo?

I went to Crutchfield and bought their cheapest Din 2 stereo (brand is Boss) at 79$ shipped with install kit...

It will play aux, cd, usb and of course, radio. Figured it was better than a junkyard ford stereo.

I sold the 'bling' rims yesterday. Pocketed a little money from that. Also, looking at drivers side seat reupholstering kits. around 300-375$, so hope to get that done soon...

[Weldangrind]

I've been quite satisfied with cheap installation kits, which include the wiring harness. Despite the low price, I've never had connection problems, and it's so much better than hacking into the factory harness. I'd much rather solder the installation kit harness to the stereo harness on the bench, and then install the whole deal in the dash.


I've gotten lucky with the last two I've done. I horse-traded for the stereos, and picked up cheap installation kits on eBay.


When you say DIN 2, is that the same as double DIN? If so, that would be cool because it would fill the space better than a single DIN. I'd love to see a pic.

[Landsvw]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I've been quite satisfied with cheap installation kits, which include the wiring harness. Despite the low price, I've never had connection problems, and it's so much better than hacking into the factory harness. I'd much rather solder the installation kit harness to the stereo harness on the bench, and then install the whole deal in the dash.


I've gotten lucky with the last two I've done. I horse-traded for the stereos, and picked up cheap installation kits on eBay.


When you say DIN 2, is that the same as double DIN? If so, that would be cool because it would fill the space better than a single DIN. I'd love to see a pic.

Yeah double din... I saw that the original owner had also had double din, and to put one in that ford, there has to be a little judicious cutting in the dash. So, I knew that an original radio would no longer fit. I'll try to get a picture.

I've ordered the seat cover replacement and new headlights. Really, a carpet and the door fixed are the last 2 things at this point. Running well!

[Weldangrind]

I'm looking forward to the seat cover replacement process. I'm considering replacing only the seat portion of the driver's seat, since the back is ok. It's leather, so it's a little spendy.

[Landsvw]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm looking forward to the seat cover replacement process. I'm considering replacing only the seat portion of the driver's seat, since the back is ok. It's leather, so it's a little spendy.

The very best deal I could get was, 138$ for the bottom and 190$ for back, shipped. It is really expensive for leather. I think I found a reputable company. They use American cow hide and it's promised to be an exact match. Haven't seen it yet. When it comes in I'll let you know.

The rest of my seat is fine, but the drivers side is really messed up...

[Weldangrind]

Do you mind to share the company name of the seat cover vendor?

[Landsvw]

Here's my dash:

[Landsvw]

as far as sharing seat cover company, here's the Ebay name:

http://www.ebay.com/usr/usleathercar...72.m2749.l2754

but, in no way do I endorse at this point, as my covers haven't arrived... Will report back as soon as they get in tho, with quality and fitment info.

[Landsvw]

Here's my old seat:

[Weldangrind]

Thanks for the link! The seat bottom for my truck is $139.00; not a bad price.
I like the stereo! I'd have to do some cutting in my Silverado as well, but I went a different route. Mine has the ridiculous slave cassette player, so I bought a storage pocket that will replace it (which is where the brake controller will go). The port that the cassette player used will be the connection point for a peripheral aux input I bought on eBay. I'll just plug a cheap MP3 player into it.

[BlackBike]

Lands...that had a hard life. It seems Ford really used some thin leather. The king ranch leather on my cousins mid 2000's f250 seems alot tougher.

[Landsvw]

Got the seat covers today. They look to be good quality, the Lariat insignia is correctly sewn in, right color, and leather. So, today will install. Will report back on fitment later.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

Lands...that had a hard life. It seems Ford really used some thin leather. The king ranch leather on my cousins mid 2000's f250 seems alot tougher.

No different that my Silverado. The constant sliding in and out of the driver's seat takes a toll eventually. My old Sierra with cloth seats was even worse.