1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

just a mock up pic to see how low!

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Old 09-13-2009, 08:36 PM
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just a mock up pic to see how low!

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Just put the fender on to see how low it was in front with the wheels. All i could do was sit there next to it going Vroom Vroom!! What a boost!
 
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Old 09-13-2009, 09:23 PM
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very nice.. the rear of the fender will come down a little when you notch the back...

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Is that all the way down in the front?
 
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Old 09-14-2009, 05:36 AM
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well yes its down but there is no real weight to push her down. I will be lowering it alittle more front and back.
 
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Old 09-14-2009, 08:32 AM
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The engine

the vroom vroom generator should bring the front down more when its mounted
 
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looks really good! are those jenie wheels?
 
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Looks really good. Mine with the bag setup and TCI cross member, the front hits the ground when lowered all the way. I'm at your stage with the back of my 54. I still have to notch the frame to have a little more room to play with. I'm also going the 4 bar route with a posi 8.8. I'm still trying to figure out the best approach for the back end but I'm thinking I will be doing a full step notch once I get back on it. I'm really looking forward to seeing your future progress.
 
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Old 09-14-2009, 06:06 PM
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Well i bought a 4' x 6' x 3/16" plate today so i should be getting the notch done this week. More pics as i go.
 
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looks good. That front will REALLY come down once you get some weight on it.

Every piece i add brings it lower.I added the front end last weekend and now it drags going out of the driveway if there isn't enough air. Mine started out like yours but now the front end is 1.5 inches off the ground and the running boards touch the ground when aired out.
 
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Old 09-14-2009, 08:07 PM
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looks really good! are those jenie wheels?
Really dont know i bought them used just as they look in the pic. They are a universal bolt pattern thats all i know. I paid $650.00 for the set. Do you think thats a good buy?
 
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Old 09-15-2009, 11:54 AM
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if i remember correctly there around 80-100 bux each +beauty ring and center cap,they sure look good!!! bias or radial tires?
 
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Radial P255/70R15 Front
P195/70R15 Back Mastercraft
 
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do I like low trucks?........ no

sic looking pics! Sure gets one motivated doesn't it?!!
 




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