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Old 01-18-2016, 02:10 PM
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BBR 1953 F100 build



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Starting point (3 of 3)
 
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Old 01-18-2016, 02:13 PM
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Motor mounts removed; frame sandblasted, straightened, and painted
 
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Old 01-18-2016, 02:17 PM
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Installed refurbished lowering springs, new shackles and pins
 
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Old 01-18-2016, 02:20 PM
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Old 01-18-2016, 06:06 PM
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looking good
 
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Superb work! How long did all that take you?
 
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Keep posting your progress! We love it when a iffy comes togeather
 
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I've had it for about 6 months. Progress is slow; it's a budget build (got a kid in college) so I do most stripping by hand via wire brush.
 
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Guess what I just did...on both axles....ugh
 
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Doh! Hopefully you have access to a press.
 
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Got it right this time
 
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Rear axle and brakes done
 
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