Found a link to this thread while reading another, spent the morning reading through. Truly an amazing build, your thoughtful approach and skills are inspiring. Thanks for posting all the pics of your progress.

 

Dude,,, I sat here and went from the beginning to the now! Spectacular work, glad you didn't go with the 24"s,,,yuck.
Very impressive work!!

 

So this project is just insane. It makes my plan to clean up my '70 250 completely boring! I've been reading through and am thoroughly impressed by your work. I do have one question:

What do you register/insure it as when you're done?
2002? 1977? 1972? 1983.6 (the average)!

 

Sorry guys been real busy on a baja bug build for a friend. His wife has cancer so he couldn't work on it any more. He asked if I could finish it but there is a ton of work to complete it so the truck has been put on hold until the baja is out of my shop. For some reason I didn't get any updates about the post you guys had left???

Thank you, Hope to soon just couldn't say no to a friend in need, as soon as the baja is done it will be sold and I can get back to the truck.

A good build has to have picks to back up the story. At least I think so. Also helps anyone thinking of doing the same swap. Glad you enjoyed it.

Yeah the 24 were more to get my buddy off my back about using them and just having some fun. On his newer body style they looked good but never would work on the older trucks. but they did help me score a cool old hi-boy, so they did work out after all....lol


LOL yeah I've had others ask me that to. but it will be registered as a 72 or 69 (might swap a 69 cab onto it, less rust) But whatever the vin says is what it will be. As for yours do what you can and make it "yours" We all have different skills and budgets but these trucks are cool and they deserve to stay on the road. So do it up the best you can and drive it proudly....

 

awesome work so far keep up the good work and kudos to you for helping out your friend in his time of need

 

Curious as to if this project was ever completed or shelved like many others. Looked like a really cool idea.

 

yeah it kinda got shelved for now as too many other projects took over the shop and my time but I have not given up on it at all, still planning and buying parts for it.

 

Thanks for the update. I was really interested in seeing this one completed. Should be a pretty nice ride with the updated frame. Good luck with the other projects. Best of luck in the new year.

 

??? Any updates....

Very nice work with this build, U have a way with metal for sure......

 

Just got referenced to this thread from another, wow, great job, I love these builds, any progress?

 

Thanks guys, the only progress to report is that even though I'm not working on it I do keep planning and picking up parts. Something new is I have decided to go with a fuel injected 4.6L from a 98 mustang I picked up. It was my nephew's car that he loved and took good care of until someone rear-ended him and totaled the car. The motor still runs great and is real strong so it should be a good fit as that is same type motor that was in the F150. I also picked up a lowering kit for the 2002 chassis to drop it about 4" and a set of aftermarket wheels and tires that where on a 2003 Lightning. The wheels are a little big for my taste but will do for now.

here are a few pic's as an update isn't any good without them....lol

The 98 Mustang






It got hit so hard that the door overlaps the rear door jam by a good 4" and it buckled the door and the front fender on the the drivers side.









The wheels on the 2003 Lightning



The day I got them



And last of all how the project sits today....

 

the wheels look great

 

Sorry bout the nephew's car but it looks like some good parts to be had. The wheels look great but I agree, an inch or two smaller diameter would make them fit perfectly. Thanks for the update and good luck!

 

Yeah, I'll pull the engine and trany along with all the electrical equipment out of the mustang. Then I'll part out everything not needed from it and hope that I can end up with the engine and trany for free... If I'm lucky I might make a few bucks...

 

Bumpin' cuz we want an update...