OBS picture thread:

97Beast · Jun 16, 2014

No I didn't but I could easily make one. This write up gives a general idea of what is to be done. His wiring was a little messy and he had some trial and error, but the general idea is there.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1137213-how-to-05-07-steering-wheel-upgrade.html
Dont use a super duty clock spring like him though. The explorer one is plug and play. And also easier to find. The wiring is just a matter of splicing into the existing wheel control wires, tapping into the instrument panel lights, eatc, and the head unit. It was a very easy swap.

kmanxj · Jun 16, 2014

That means you have an actual clock spring also? The the contact plate thats in our trucks from the factory?

97Beast · Jun 16, 2014

Yep I did away with the squeaky copper pins and the contact plate. Im glad its gone now, i used to keep dilectric grease on it. But it never lasted.

kmanxj · Jun 16, 2014

I just tried taking my wheel off and couldn't get it. But it doesn't look like the plate I've seen before. But the connection is all loose so I'm sure that's why nothing works. I'm going to call the jy and see if they have a wheel like you got. That connection at the clock spring was plug and play though?

97Beast · Jun 16, 2014

Yes the connection between the steering wheel is plug and play. They came from the same vehicle. The connector at the bottom of the column is where I had to splice.

powerSmokin · Jun 19, 2014

Does anyone have some pics of a 2 tone truck that has black in the middle as opposed to gray, champagne, red ect?

redneckabbott · Jun 20, 2014

I might be 700 miles away from my truck but it's still getting used and looking good doing it!

powerstroker888 · Jun 21, 2014

This is my truck. Definately not a looker but it runs dang good!! Painting it in the next month or so!!

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5 speed · Jun 27, 2014

A few recent pictures of my 97'.

m j · Jun 27, 2014

5 speed said:
A few recent pictures of my 97'.

that is a sweet ride
I was just looking at that slip tank today, not sure if it would look good with my stacks

5 speed · Jun 28, 2014

m j said:
that is a sweet ride
I was just looking at that slip tank today, not sure if it would look good with my stacks

Thanks! It has come a long way in the last year, will have had it for a year on the 4th of July. The slip tank I actually semi-restored, picked it up for super cheap.

5 speed · Jun 29, 2014

My OBS next to a few other OBS trucks...

powerjoke4life · Jun 30, 2014

5 speed said:
My OBS next to a few other OBS trucks...

How do you like those wheels? Im thinking about getting those in a 17x9

FORD7.3 · Jul 1, 2014

5speed, that is a beautiful truck!!!

iowacornfarmer · Jul 1, 2014

My obs when it just got back from line x of Mason City, Iowa.

After 2 years

My old ccsb 7.3 5 speed RIP

New cclb 460 5 speed 13k original miles

Brothers old 7.3 scsb 5 speed

5 speed · Jul 1, 2014

powerjoke4life said:
How do you like those wheels? Im thinking about getting those in a 17x9

I love the wheels! They look good, are easy to clean, and weren't terribly expensive. (20x12 Moto Metal MO962's.)

5 speed · Jul 1, 2014

FORD7.3 said:
5speed, that is a beautiful truck!!!

Thanks! Its hard to believe I will have had it for a year here in a few days (4th of July). So much has changed since then, it doesn't even look like the same truck. Its been a fun project though, looking forward to building up the 7.3.