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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Hey, im looking for some ideas for my 69-F-250 i think its a camper special but not sure, i put it on a 78 4x4 dually frame, and yes it looks different, and your not gonna see another one of these anytime soon, and thats what im looking for, i want my truck to be different, it already is, but i want to take it to the next level, please let me know if you have any ideas on modifications i could do to it to make it different from any other fords out there, even if its just simple things i could do to the grill, bumbers, ext. pics of your modified trucks would be awesome to, just to show/give me ideas, thanks!!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Doing it different is doing it your way! Why do someone elses idea? All I would say is do not modify the grille. Have it Polished, but don't destroy it. Regardless of being different these grilles really set off the front end. My opinion because these grilles add so much.
But then again, I am, robertthegrilleguy.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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i like the dually idea for sure if your gonna use it for a puller... but i would for sure graft some dually skirts on the maybe the 99 to 04's or maybe some chev skirts. and i agree... original is your ideas and not everyone elses...
 
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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Thanks guys, yes i know my own ideas is whats gonna make it different, and i have plenty of those, im just looking for a couple more ideas, to see if any more ideas will jump into my brain. you make a good point, these grills add alot to the truck, and ill look in to getting it polished and cleaned up. im planning on putting somemthing over the duallys, not sure if ill build my own or get some off a different truck, Chevy skirts would really add a different look to it, but we will se im also going to put a 12v cummins in it in a couple years., thank you for your opinions it helps alot
 
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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Ditch the bull bar and go back to OEM.... or fab a bumper that is more suited to the rig.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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I saw a thread on another site where the guy made a bunch of slices in his original bed so he could bow it out and then filled the gap on top to cover his duals. Pretty neat.

Maybe someone here saved a link?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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that sounds interesting.... is there a way you can explain it any better? thanks
 
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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that sounds interesting.... is there a way you can explain it any better? thanks
He means pie-cutting the bed sides and filling / contouring it to fit around the outside tires....
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 69f250Dually
Thanks guys, yes i know my own ideas is whats gonna make it different, and i have plenty of those, im just looking for a couple more ideas, to see if any more ideas will jump into my brain. you make a good point, these grills add alot to the truck, and ill look in to getting it polished and cleaned up. im planning on putting somemthing over the duallys, not sure if ill build my own or get some off a different truck, Chevy skirts would really add a different look to it, but we will se im also going to put a 12v cummins in it in a couple years., thank you for your opinions it helps alot
Hey i do hand polishing, its easy but takes some time, i will start a thread with instructions
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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how about getting some 53-55 f1 pickup bed fenders and making them fit the bed , kindy like the new dually flares .
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Find something old and slap it on. I like the way this gaurd has some old look to it.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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Gotta love those old antique bed frame-lookin grille guards...they will stop a bug or three.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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I would go to a junk yard and find a truck with some nice fender flares. They wouldnt match perfect, but Im sure you could figure out a way to get them to match up.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Drive it to Amarillo, and trade me beds, you have the toolbox, it'll make the dually flare job easier.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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here's a link to a dually build and home made flares... page 2 & 5 have good pics.

The FORDification.com Forums • View topic - crew cab f-350/f-600

Here is a tailgate idea I did on mine...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-2002-a-9.html

Hope this helps
 
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