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Series of recent events:

• I wrecked Gerald Ford. (My F150). He's totaled.
• I filled out my taxes, and came to the realization that for the most part, I don't need a truck, as long as I have a trailer.
• I passed my CDL A permit test.
• I decided to get back on this project so we (my wife and I) have a second car, and so she can learn to drive manual transmission vehicles.

Work list:

• Started playing with the car. Same dead battery as before. Ended up buying a new battery from AutoZone for $110 or so.
• Got the battery in the next day, cranked seemingly endlessly before it finally popped off. Wouldn't run to save a life.
• Removed pump inlet line from filter - placed in can of trans fluid (used). Ran perfectly almost instantly.
• Assumed fuel in tank was bad. Several hours of messing around, decided that pump was sucking air.
• Bypassed water separator (burn the water... just makes it run rough for a minute) and inspected (plastic) fuel lines for holes or pressure leaks.
• Removed fuel sending unit and inserted line directly into fuel. Siphoned up to filter. Ran engine - perfect.
• Cleaned, inspected sending unit. Found pinhole in pickup line.
• Melted plastic around line, covered hole with hot glue.
• Reinstalled sending unit today - perfect runner.

Left to do -

• Buy, service, install, etc. Glow plugs.
• Tie down battery
• Brakes - Inspect, service, replace.
• Title/Registration (will be taken care of by end of week.)

Long term -

• Shave door handles/rust repair
• Rhino Lining (or similar) under chassis and on door sills/rockers.
• Brake system upgrade - 4 wheel disc brakes
• Of course - Lightening chassis
• IP mods for FE/Torque, Intake/exhaust mods.
• possible WVO conversion or BD @Home station.