That is the # of the oil filter adapter FRPP told me I would need to relocate the filter on a 2015-16. Ford Racing S550 Mustang 5.0L 4V Oil Line Adapter (15-16 GT) | M-6881-M50A | Free Shipping!. I didn't end up needing it though. I spent alot of time to fit the motor with the oil filter mounted to the engine. So I just used the factory adapter that came with the engine. The only thing I needed to do was delete the (new for '15) pancake cooler and use a shorter oil filter nipple. The Moroso pan fits perfect. I made the engine mounts so the engine sits high enough so the oil filter could be removed easily. With the engine at that height the lowest part of the bottom of the oil pan is flush with the bottom of the crossmember. That's something I was concerned about... the pan hanging down too low, but it's a non issue. There is about an inch of clearance between the bottom of the shallow end of the pan and crossmember. Also about an inch between the crank pulley and manual rack. At 3° the transmission fits under the cab with only a minor tweak needed for the trans cover around the shifter. Worked out pretty good I think.

No, I haven't started it yet. Work has picked up so progress is slowing down some. Next is mounting the AC evaporator, then I can see how much room I have under the dash and start planning out the wiring. I just passed my one year build anniversary and am pretty happy with the progress so far. Time for a break before I get burned out....

 

Nick, Thanks for the motor info. I've been doing body work and rust repair and painting on the Panel Truck body. I had to weld in a few pieces on the wheel well tubs and a few other rusted through places. There was bondo in some spots 3/4" thick. i removed it and pounded out the dents to where it will fill with 1/8" of body filler. A learning process. I'm about ready to spray the bottom and wheel wells etc. with bed liner. After scraping, wire brushing, rust reformer and primer. There's a lot of square footage on the bottom side of a '51 panel.

I won't be at the one year point until August. I did the frame suspensions, motor and trans last fall, before going to Arizona for the Winter. I have the FRPP controls pack, so it's time to finish up the motor. I'll have the hidden body work and paint and the firewall done, so I can set the body back on the frame to do the exterior.

 

Nick where did you get your fuel line separators? Are they aluminum or SS? Nice fab work btw. Looks awesome.

 

^^ Those ones I got from Summit. They are Billet Specialties and billet aluminum. I drilled out the threads and used longer bolts so I could bolt them to the frame. I also have 3 place separators for the hard line down the frame. Also billet aluminum. I got them from BC Broncos BC Broncos parts - B. C. Broncos llc - products new home - Fuel line frame mount clamp kit. They are pretty slick and hold the brake line as well as the fuel lines (pressure and return). I drilled out one of the fuel line spots so I can use a 3/8" pressure and return.

 

Hey Nicholas

I actually used some of your ideas to do a few new cross members on my build. I'm curious now how you plan to route your brake and fuel lines around the 1/4 plate now? Are you planning on just having the lines bump out a bit to over it so that you can slide the cross members in and out?

 

sure would like to see some more updates!

 

What is the width of the rear end you are using. I have 2 9" rears one 58" hub to hub and a 61". I am building an F3, so my measurements are a little different. I chose the TCI parabolic leaf kit for reasons. But the kits are for F1 so I have to change measurements. Why did you have to cut the fender up and add metal?

 

I think this thread is dormant for now. check the dates.

 

Ya I've tried messaging him a few times to see how things are going. But no response. He's been on a few times but not positing. Hope everything's good with him and his project!

 

Come on Nick,

I haven't been on here in awhile and thought this thing would be done by now. Life does get in the way sometimes as i'm finding out.

 

Does anyone on here know Nicholas personally, I've tried contacting him several times with no response. Hoping all is well with him...

 

BUMP to the top

 

Hi I have purchased this truck from a friend who bought from nick I tried contacting him as well no luck if any one is interested in this truck it is for sale or trade

 

i think I saw it on ebay a couple of weeks ago.

 

What's the status of the build?