1989 w250 build. (pic heavy)
07-11-2016, 09:22 AM
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1989 w250 build. (pic heavy)
So I picked up this 1989 w250 cummins recently and thought I would do a build thread. Truck has 189,000 on it, it is an auto trans, non-intercooled , bone stock truck!! VE pump has never been touched and all parts are original. There is no rot anywhere on this truck, it has very little surface rust in a couple spots where the paint has chipped, body is completely solid other than a few dings and dents here and there. Frame rails still have factory paint markings.
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Jim Lane (10-31-2016)
07-11-2016, 09:51 AM
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So here is what I have done already. 
I replaced the steering shaft with a Borgenson. It is much better than the electrical tape that was holding the original together!!
I also found this zip tie holding the throttle cable in place!! I found and ordered a new cable
I replaced the steering shaft with a Borgenson. It is much better than the electrical tape that was holding the original together!!
I also found this zip tie holding the throttle cable in place!! I found and ordered a new cable
07-11-2016, 10:22 AM
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Wow, that thing had to come from the high desert area.
I haven't seen one that clean for 10 years unless it was a low mile grandpa garaged unit, which yours obviously is not.
Great score!
I haven't seen one that clean for 10 years unless it was a low mile grandpa garaged unit, which yours obviously is not.
Great score!
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ssobel80 (07-11-2016)
07-11-2016, 03:36 PM
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Wow that is a nice looking truck!
FWIW - You should slide that collar up against the boot/upper shaft
and tighten the set screw to keep the steering shaft from collapsing.
FWIW - You should slide that collar up against the boot/upper shaft
and tighten the set screw to keep the steering shaft from collapsing.
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mknittle (07-11-2016)
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07-11-2016, 05:41 PM
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Fair enough, I agree I have a much better starting point than most.
To me a build can start with a brand new showroom floor model or a rusted out junkyard find. To me a build is what you do with what you have.
07-11-2016, 05:42 PM
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Yes thank you! Good Eye! I did slide it up and adjust it before I finished, I was a little excited and took the pic before tightening everything down!
07-11-2016, 06:40 PM
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what are the plans?
07-11-2016, 07:14 PM
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I don't know what my plans are!! I knew exactly what I wanted to do before I bought it and was just looking, but I never thought I would find such a nice one!
I almost feel like I should stick it in the garage and leave it alone!
Maybe I will start with an exhaust, tune up the ve pump and maybe some injectors and see where it goes from there! Make it more fun to drive!
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mknittle (07-11-2016)
07-11-2016, 08:15 PM
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