Build Progress (So Proud)
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No i like the stock rear fenders. I'm planning to run a wider bed and possibly mini tubs later down the road. I think that widened fenders change the look of the truck more than a wider bed. You really have to look to figure out the wider bed.
This is all down the road when i get to paint / bodywork time. I'm honestly just looking foward to driving it in all its current glory.
This is all down the road when i get to paint / bodywork time. I'm honestly just looking foward to driving it in all its current glory.
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Just finished the thread, must say with all the ups and downs you have had you kept on pushing. Your set backs have turned in to motivation for me. Thanks for the build thread, I hope you can put those tires on pavement soon.
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I guess since I just started a new job I dont have too much time to worry about it. I'm glad its almost driving again. I was really hoping to get it roadworthy by April, the 4 year anniversary from when i deconstructed it.
Soon... Real soon.
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Guess hoping for my truck to be ready in April is looking slim to none! My bell housing won't be shipped until the 7th of April. I'm so irritated.
On a side note I did get my exhaust off a 2013 mustang GT so that should sound quite nice!
On a side note I did get my exhaust off a 2013 mustang GT so that should sound quite nice!
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J.W.Performance Transmissions is manufactured in the USA. IMHO they are not very good at keeping raw materials in stock. Honestly, nearly two months for the bellhousing is a bit excessive. Had to call Summit Racing three times before they agreed to do something to help me. Eventually I was told to wait.
JJ told me he met someone recently but I didn't know it was you. Hopefully he gave you a good deal.
JJ told me he met someone recently but I didn't know it was you. Hopefully he gave you a good deal.
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I have two 56 Ford 1/2 tons in pieces. Then I came across a 250 that Im making a flatbed hauler out of with smoke stacks and duallies. Instead of one nice truck, I have three in progress. Im working on them all the time, but never the same one too long. I retired from 43 years on the railroad so Im really enjoying the build part.
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I have two 56 Ford 1/2 tons in pieces. Then I came across a 250 that Im making a flatbed hauler out of with smoke stacks and duallies. Instead of one nice truck, I have three in progress. Im working on them all the time, but never the same one too long. I retired from 43 years on the railroad so Im really enjoying the build part.
