Official NCFTE Works Thread
FTE Legend
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Angier, NC
Man was it cold in the garage yesterday. Was 30* when I first got out there and with the heater running flat out for 8 hours only got up to 48*.
Got the flare side bed front panel lower lip welded on and welds ground down. When it get a little warmer I will give it a coat of filler and prime it.
I then took the bed running boards & side panels off the floor so I can trim the floor side edges back even to the side panel edge. They were marked when I was fitting everything together. I also hammered & dolly the dents out of the side panels.
Once the floor is trimmed I will set the floor up on end to clean, prep & paint the bottom and get it on the truck out of the way for now. I think it will have to come back off when I paint the cab.
I still have to work on the side panel lower lips that are rusted away and if not for this cold wave I would be out working now.
Dave ----
Got the flare side bed front panel lower lip welded on and welds ground down. When it get a little warmer I will give it a coat of filler and prime it.
I then took the bed running boards & side panels off the floor so I can trim the floor side edges back even to the side panel edge. They were marked when I was fitting everything together. I also hammered & dolly the dents out of the side panels.
Once the floor is trimmed I will set the floor up on end to clean, prep & paint the bottom and get it on the truck out of the way for now. I think it will have to come back off when I paint the cab.
I still have to work on the side panel lower lips that are rusted away and if not for this cold wave I would be out working now.
Dave ----
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: The Ole' North State.
Dave, sounds like good progress being made. Hopefully it warms up soon. If so I’ll be back out in the garage as well.
Dusty, looks like a great score for 100$ and some work. Are you planning on switching your tires over and running the new wheels?
Dusty, looks like a great score for 100$ and some work. Are you planning on switching your tires over and running the new wheels?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2013
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From: NC
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Taylorsville, NC
If you ever put the ones on your truck up for sale, let me know.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Four Oaks, NC
Look great Dustin, a little elbow grease made all the difference!
I'm working out a deal to get some F250 leaf springs for my F100, I'll definitely be a lot happier to have it not sag so much whenever I carry a load. Although I won't be doing any wrenching until the temperature is above my age.
I'm working out a deal to get some F250 leaf springs for my F100, I'll definitely be a lot happier to have it not sag so much whenever I carry a load. Although I won't be doing any wrenching until the temperature is above my age.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,045
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From: The Ole' North State.
Look great Dustin, a little elbow grease made all the difference!
I'm working out a deal to get some F250 leaf springs for my F100, I'll definitely be a lot happier to have it not sag so much whenever I carry a load. Although I won't be doing any wrenching until the temperature is above my age.
I'm working out a deal to get some F250 leaf springs for my F100, I'll definitely be a lot happier to have it not sag so much whenever I carry a load. Although I won't be doing any wrenching until the temperature is above my age.
So at the earliest, July?
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Four Oaks, NC
