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Nice to see your truck already has an auto tilt column with cruise control, saves money there.
Sad to see so many good parts on the donor go to scrap. (Yes, I too am a Hoarder)
So sad to hear you have to put up with others telling you what you can and can't do on your own property, F that crap!
"Will it fit?" Short answer: Yes.
Throw the Vacuum brakes in the garbage and go with Hydroboost, you would never regret that choice.
If I had more time and space, I would've stripped that donor to the ground.
As for my neighbors and the township, when I build my pole barn, all issues should be squashed.
And it does fit...those pictures in this story are coming soon.
I keep hearing that about the hydroboost. Honestly, I am 99% sure I will.
getting my timelines mixed up. Hate writing a story after the fact.
dementia perhaps?
Start over summary:
* bought my crummy last springish into fall (2013)
* torn down that summer (2013)
* donor truck procured fall (2013)
* donor stripped fall (2013)
* locked away for the long and cold winter of 2013/2014
I heard beer kills brain cells...I think its just a rumor...
My "crew chief" Willard and I have had the winter to think, plan, drink, and think some more.
After much deliberation, and beer, we determined we do not have the fabrication skills to customize/fabricate strong enough motor mounts to hold the PS's girth.
Called around. Talked to some fellow trail riders/mud eaters. They all concluded one guy would love the job and and will do it beyond my expectations.
Call me a sell out...but I concurred to use my check book as a tool on this part (motor mocked in place, motor mounts built).
In the end, I am beyond excited at his craftsmanship. (But that is a story for a later part of this build).
the pro's name is ritchie, he drives a slammed crew cab four wheel drive diesel with air bags. Definitely likes his rides unique...
And he has awesome welding skills...thank goodness...cause lord knows I don't...
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.
