At this point, we installed an Odyssey Battery, added fluids and fuel, and started the truck. It had an issue because the original Ford ECM was looking for the factory dashboard assembly as part of the security system and would not activate the fuel pump. However, our friends at GRC Performance reflashed the ECM and removed the security function. After that, the truck fired right up! We actually took it for a few test drives and it drove like a 2002 lightning. It was a success!
Next, the tasks turned to the aesthetics. The goal was to restore the 2002 chassis, engine, and suspension to a new appearance, tidy up the underhood and floors on the cab, but not do any paint work to the outside of the cab or bed. We also wanted to paint all of our new bracket tree that we had made for the conversion. Apart it comes!
