New to Me 2001 Sport Trac RWD Automatic

[Paul Fithian]

It is a lot of work to replace the seat upholstery.

You have to remove the seats from the vehicle and then disassemble the seats to get the old upholstery off.

Then carefully install the new upholstery without damaging it.

Costco charges $1,300 for this.

 

[All out]

After doing it once would you do it again

 

[Paul Fithian]

Yes. I have installed Katzkin leather on several other vehicles.

Great product.

 

[crispins]

Yes

How about answering my question?

 

[Paul Fithian]

Have not calculated parts or my labor costs, so I cannot answer that.

 

[Paul Fithian]

Updated restoration list.

Runs perfect, tows our 5,000 lb boat and trailer great. Totally reliable, 264,000 miles on the odometer.

 

[Paul Fithian]

Updated photos and restoration list. Next on the list on are valve cover seals.

Very happy with this vehicle, over 270,000 miles. Drives like a new!

 

[allmyEXes]

Nice! Looks good in Black. I'm starting to see some of these in decent condition for good prices. I'd possibly take one with a bad engine for a V-8 small block conversion if I could find one clean and cheap. Is it best to start with a old 4.6 one for a SB conversion?

 

[Paul Fithian]

Thanks!

Only the 2nd Gen Sport Trac came with a 4.6. The 1st Gen models all had 4.0 SOHC engines.

1st Gen models all suffer from rocker panel rust. If you get a 1st Gen, it will likely need to be repaired. It appears this is not a problem with the 2nd Gen Sport Trac.