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JFK 1997 Ford F250 Overhaul

JFK 1997 Ford F250 Overhaul

This 1997 Ford F-250 2WD, known as “JFK”, received a range of exterior, mechanical and suspension work, along with new tyres, a custom stainless exhaust and stereo system.

Factory Chrome and Exterior

The blacked-out factory chrome panels were removed and replaced with factory chrome panels and parts. The shaved rear bumper section was also removed and replaced with a factory chrome bumper.

Work included:

  • Blacked-out factory chrome panels replaced with factory chrome panels and parts
  • Factory chrome rear bumper
  • New factory badges
  • Chrome windscreen surround
  • Chrome mirrors
  • Door locks and handles
  • Chrome trims
  • Replacement factory lighting
Chrome Grille on Ford F250
Chrome windscreen on 1997 Ford F-250
Chrome rear bumper on 1997 Ford F-250

Mechanical Repairs and Upgrades

Mechanical work on this '97 F-250 included replacing the leaking water pump and brake components, repairing the throttle pedal and installing the missing A/C components to get the air conditioning working again.

A new 12V vacuum pump was also installed in place of the factory engine-driven setup.

Work included:

  • Replacement water pump
  • A/C components installed and A/C made operational
  • Replacement brake components
  • New 12V vacuum pump
  • Throttle pedal repairs

Suspension and Tyres

JFK was fitted with 2-inch suspension, paired with BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tyres.

The combination gives the F-250 some extra height and a much tougher stance, with the aggressive Mud-Terrain tread looking right at home on the ’97 Ford.

Upgrades included:

  • 2" suspension lift kit
  • BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tyres
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tyre on 1997 Ford F-250
1997 Ford F-250 2WD with 2-inch suspension lift and BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tyres

Exhaust and Stereo

The work on JFK also included a custom stainless exhaust, along with the installation of a new stereo system.

Additional upgrades included:

  • Custom stainless exhaust
  • New stereo system
Chrome side mirror on 1997 Ford F-250
1997 Ford F-250 2WD with chrome exterior details
Custom stainless exhaust on 1997 Ford F-250

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