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Jul 27, 2013 | 07:14 PM

chaser460

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billet grill

does anyone know the dimensions and legnths i need to make my own billet grill for my 78 ford im having welding class next session and i wanna do my own thing but if i don think of a project now then i wont think of anything when i have the welder in my hand

Jul 27, 2013 | 09:05 PM

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Each piece would have to be measured and then a slew of measurements would have to be provided with no guarantee Kentucky windage comes in to play..... Why not get a grill insert or bring your grill insert with you as the model so the OD, ID, spacing, and tabs are exactly positioned?

You want ideas?

Come up with Dentside bucket seat brackets! There are some shop drawings in PDF over in Fordification or come up with a universal base and then adjustable bracketry to fit donors of your choosing.

Locking gun rack... every Dentside should have a gun rack.

Folding canvas bed topper... like a military 6x6 truck. Check this out: http://www.can-back.com/

Aluminum tonneau cover... build it like an airplane wing with spars, lightening holes, and rivets. Keep it lightweight.

A custom headache rack with two jerry can mounts, work lights, brackets for a Hi-Lift jack, and water jug.

A Ballistic Box: http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...rt_p_1936.html

Jul 28, 2013 | 12:25 AM

77&79F250

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Like he said, take the plastic grill insert to class and get your measurements off it, wala.

And build these....

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Jul 28, 2013 | 01:14 AM

montana_highboy

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OP's signature reads "78 custom highboy" this billet grille is the least of his problems....

Jul 28, 2013 | 01:26 AM

77&79F250

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You should know by now that they all are "highboys" cause that's cool to say about your truck. How about the F150 "highboy", read that one lately?

"Yea my is a 79 F350 Lariat Custom Ranger Snow Fighter Explorer High Boy with Dana 60 in the front and a Dana 80 out back and a 429 SCJ" 6 pk carbs and supercharged and a 5 spd with a divorced xfer case with 44 boggers on 22's no less, and 4 shocks per wheel, 4 steering stabilizers, BLINGAGE. Yes I'm bad ***, look at me girls, said the mall crawler.

In reality its a 78 F250 Ranger low boy 351M 4 spd D44 front D60 rear, married xfer case and 33's, but hay ya gotta have dreams.

I like some of these desert guys rack ideas/designs.

Jul 28, 2013 | 01:33 AM

montana_highboy

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I see it all the time on craigslist....

"79 F150 highboy"

"83 F250 highboy"

blah blah blah

most people don't have a clue.

Jul 28, 2013 | 01:36 AM

77&79F250

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Well you do, so keep us fresh fish in line....lol

Thanks for offering all you know and or remember.

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Jul 28, 2013 | 08:39 AM

77&79F250

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It never hurts to reiterate for the idiots, I think you can include yourself in that company.

I meant that YOU DO have a clue..

Ahhh only thing I know is about the "search" option and even the "advanced search" option.

But I hate to bash newbs, I'll leave that for the off road section.

Jul 28, 2013 | 09:02 AM

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My 65 half ton will be a "Highboy" when I go to sell it and it sits 8" off the deck.
That should double the price.

Jul 28, 2013 | 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 77&79F250

I meant that YOU DO have a clue..

Ahhh only thing I know is about the "search" option and even the "advanced search" option.

But I hate to bash newbs, I'll leave that for the off road section.

'

It was a joke, or at least it was intended as such..... beers+internet+2am=not good

you have my apologies, I know you're one of the "good guys" Rich

Jul 29, 2013 | 08:49 AM

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Its all good, stay off the net when in the juice.....drinking and typing is just as bad as drinking and driving. lol

And you better have your office chair seat belt on. lol