Setting this up as my build thread:

Will try and be nice to people.

This supersedes DESERT RATS thread and any older build threads as this is a complete re-build. Stand by for pictures updated regularly.

My '60 Super Duty Crew Cab thread is on hold but not forgotten.

Technical Specs:
1979 Ford F600 Crew Cab frame and cab sourced from the desert north of Beatty Nevada. 9.25" tall, .250" ish wall frame. Shortened. Upcoming lift and POR 15 paint.

Military 5ton Rockwell axles. lockers. Custom steel 20" wheels (may be replaced later) Rockwell T136-27 transfer case.

1978 Bronco donor for rear body, and countless other parts donors.

460 is sold and will be getting a large diesel.





Cab free:























In garage finally:



Cut the frame down to crew cab bronco spec:



Removing a rear spring hanger:

 

HERE WE GO!

 

Breaking out the popcorn. Subscribed.

 

**Unrelated, but I picked up an original 1979 Bronco just for fun and to take the dogs out and make parts runs in classic 70's style.

 

NICE! Looks really clean and straight.

 

Ex Las Vegas Riviera Hotel truck for heavier duty springs. Ended up not using these, going to do 4 link.

















Cleaning up the frame with the 4.5" wire wheels from harbor freichina:


front of frame bottom side:



P man drilling rivets like a semi professional bob sled team from morocco:



Flipping over a crossmember reveals minor surface rust and dirt hidden inside:



Good thing we are taking it completely apart:



two of the three front cross members removed:



Engine support cross member removal:



F600 frame rails right side up with all members separated:



**Audio during rivet removal today provided mostly by Chelsea Grin**

 

Subscribed... with audio background by Megadeth, Lamb of God, Godsmack, and Overkill!!!

I'm thinkin the rig should have an air raid siren.

 

Subscribed. Interested in where this one is going

 

Smoke Cigarette. Drink Coffee.

 

Subscribed, looks like the beginning of an awesome project.

 

This looks awesome. Can't wait to see more.

 

Whew, when I saw it on the trailer and the thread title I thought it was becoming a sacrificial lamb. Looks to be a real solid Bronco.

 

This is how it gets done

 

I am definitely going to be watching this thread! Looks to be a good lookin build so far.

I was lookin at the cab up at the top and I was wondering, is it the same as the light duty cab?

 

X2...My butt hole puckered there for a minute as well when I saw it on the trailer. Nice Bronco score man!!