I just wanted to take a moment to say hello to all. New member to the forum as I just purchased a new to me 1999 F350. I have always had a lot of luck and had a lot of enjoying discussions regarding vehicles I have owned on forums and after researching around the internet, I found this forum coming up over and over.

My truck; Although I have owned several Ford puck-ups in the passed, this is my first personally owned Super Duty and I am glad to have it. I have always been impressed with the absolute tank like construction that goes into these trucks and after a long search, I found the one that fits my needs. I look forward to bringing this truck up to speed (the last owner was fairly abusive to it) and making improvements to make it "mine". I hope I can use this forum as a source of knowledge based on the experience of all of the fellow members.

I have owned the truck for only a couple weeks at this point but it has already gone through several changes.
- The first thing I did was get new wheels and install some newer tires I had on it to replace the worn ones it cam with. They same model and size (Toyo Open Country 285 75 16).
- I fixed a couple minor issues like the shifter cap being missing.
- Then I replaced the rear bumper which was pretty beat up with a new 08-12 style one. It bolted right in.
- The drivers side headlight was pretty smashed where it mounts so I have a set of 05 Harley Davidson style headlights sitting in the shop with the front all torn apart being modded to mount them. I ran out of time before having to go to work or it would be done. I should have it finished up tomorrow morning.
- I pulled the crome fender flares off and found a lotta-bit-a rust under them so I will be fixing that and replacing them with Bushwacker Pocket Style flares Friday.
-Saturday, it's got an appointment to have the front bumper replaced with a winch bumper and bull bar.
-Then Sunday my father in law is going to give me a hand applying a roll on bed liner to the bed. We will also be pulling off the chrome looking rocker panel guards with roll on bed liner.
- I also ordered an 05 style front grille to replace the chrome one that looks pretty beat up. That will be a quick install when it shows up.

Ill post pics as things change. Here is a pic of how it sat the day I got it after pulling the old tool box that wouldn't shut out.

 

Hello and Welcome to FTE! This is a great site to find information and help. You've got a nice looking truck and sounds like you already know what you want to do with it. Keep us updated on the project it is nice to see what people do to there trucks.

 

Thank you and will do.

 

Very nice truck. Can't wait to see more things done to it.
Trav

 

Welcome! Most of my many posts are in older gas motors, and paint and resto, but I am a newer Super Duty owner also and watch this and the Powerstroke forum religiously, I'll help when I can!

 

Thank you Icicle...

Your just a few hours from me. By any chance is your name a reference to the weather in your area? I was in Post Falls the first weekend in March teaching a carbine course to some National Guard troops and the name Icicle would definitely apply to that weather!

 

No, a long time ago an old friend called me that because I wore shorts even in the winter!

 

Ah, gotcha.


Well I finished modifying and fitting in a set of 05-07 style Harley Davidson style headlights today. A lot more work than I thought it would be. But the truck looks great! I will take some pictures if I get a chance tomorrow.

 

I'd love to see some pics, I have the Harley light swap on my future list.