Ya I got nothing back from a PM to him yesterday.

 

Hey everyone, I posted an update here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post13046443

Didn't know I had so many fans, lol. Thanks.



ireding, shortening the wheel base was actually pretty easy on it as it had a two-drive shaft system. With the one parallel to the frame gone, the other one was the exact size I needed. The biggest issue with doing this is making sure it goes on straight. Line it up with the front axle, cross measure, measure again, then again. There are two ways to go about moving the axle, one is to cut the frame and re-weld it, the other is move the axle up and chop some of the frame off the end. I went with the lateral because when I go to 4x4 the front axle will raise the front up. I offset this by sliding the rear axle up onto a taller part of the frame, that's why it currently has the rake to it. If you don't want the rake there you'll have to either keep the axle put and chop the frame or do some adjusting with the springs.

In all honesty it's a job that takes a couple hours of work but a decent amount of time measuring and checking and planning. When I do the 4x4 swap I will be going to town on making sure it's all set up straight. I can't drive this truck more than 40mph how its set up now (if nothing else I can't stop worth a poo) so it wasn't super critical, not like it will be when it's built how I'm planning and going 80 mph.

Best of luck on your build, be sure to post pictures!

 

I found this link over on the 67-72 FTE Site.
Here is the link to see more pics on the Craigs List page:

Custom 1972 Ford F600- All New Paint

 

Something just doesn't look quite right on that truck for me.
In this picture, the rear fender openings look way to small.


I love that interior though. Although I would have made the levers and steering column the other color.

 

Okay, I know there is a photoshop wizzard on here (can't remember who though). Per the previous post, the rear fender openings need stretched both ways to look like the fronts (differnce between an F-350 and F-600). Does not look like there is room to the back without moving the flare back close to th the end of the box, which may look even odder. So the box may need lengthened too. A lot easier to do in photoshop than metal (or fiberglass).
You have your assignment, now answer the odd numbered questions at the end of the chapter.

 

Thanks for the up date Stephen, good to hear from you again!

 

Man I am really diggin Abby! So cool! And I have really enjoyed reading about the build so far too. Thanks for sharing!

 

Stephen67 your truck is amazing, and to be honest is the inspiration for my upcoming build. I just purchased a 53 F600 and plan on sectioning the frame and adding a bed much like yours. I would love to bug you with questions when I get in to it.

 

Very cool truck. Love the stance and what you did with the radius on the front of the doors.

 

Can you tell me the length of the truck bed, how you cut the frame and how did you get the fenders to fit over the dual wheels. I'm working on a truck the same as yours right now. Thanks.

 

Sent you back an email.

For anyone else reading this in the future, this topic has that information but is missing the pictures.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...pics-lots.html





And hello everyone
Still waiting on the next step of my build, didn't have much to write about or add, hopefully be posting again here shortly. Too much to do in too little time all the time, lol.

 

Well, it's nice to see you back!

 

Hey Stephen, So ya haven't moved to the Pacific North West yet?
Have ya got Abby ready to haul a load up there for ya?

Ya know ya don't need brakes, They just slow ya down.

 

50 years as a mine truck??? Man.... I have been in/around mining my entire life, and most mine trucks don't look that good after 5 years. Miners are hard on their gear.

Nice job on the truck, great job on the doors. Haven't made it past the first page though, I just couldn't believe that was a mine truck, and I had to respond. I will definitely keep following.

 

What JR said, welcome back!