Built Ford Tough
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That damn cross member is seriously the hardest thing ever to cut out. I sure now that is how they make black boxes. Just grab old F series trucks, and modify the cross member to hold datd equipment. I read about torches, sawzalls, and other cutting equipment. Idea I will use a angle grinder with cutting wheels. Wow exploding wheels hurt.
My project has hit some serious snags.
The person who said they would do the welding for me now backed out. So now I am trying to search out a welder to do the work myself. We had agree'd on a good price, and hell he only lives a block away. I figured he would have about 4-5 hours of welding, and I said $150. Maybe more if I changed things.
I hate him, and now I am left in a serious bind. I have 3 weeks to get my truck on the road, and I have barely started. Also I have job interveiws, and potential employment to deal with.
Ooohhh yeah ulcer.
My project has hit some serious snags.
The person who said they would do the welding for me now backed out. So now I am trying to search out a welder to do the work myself. We had agree'd on a good price, and hell he only lives a block away. I figured he would have about 4-5 hours of welding, and I said $150. Maybe more if I changed things.
I hate him, and now I am left in a serious bind. I have 3 weeks to get my truck on the road, and I have barely started. Also I have job interveiws, and potential employment to deal with.
Ooohhh yeah ulcer.
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are we talking about the crown vic front suspension swap? ouch...i'm looking for parts for this myself...
as for the welding- do you have a way to cut metal yourself? if so, a cheap-o welding setup will cost you about the $150 you were going to pay the neighbor. maybe its time to pick up a new skill? (this is what i'm planning to do when the time comes. i've got the welder, just need the front end.)
as for the welding- do you have a way to cut metal yourself? if so, a cheap-o welding setup will cost you about the $150 you were going to pay the neighbor. maybe its time to pick up a new skill? (this is what i'm planning to do when the time comes. i've got the welder, just need the front end.)
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Yes I have cut much of the metal myself.
I have been a decent welder in the past, but I no longer have the equipment. It was old when I got it, and died years ago.
I got my front end from a P71 from a police wrecker. It was a bit more expensive, but no back breaking work at PYP.
I have been a decent welder in the past, but I no longer have the equipment. It was old when I got it, and died years ago.
I got my front end from a P71 from a police wrecker. It was a bit more expensive, but no back breaking work at PYP.
