So already you are wondering what the heck I am talking about. There is no 1950 F2 short bed. Sometimes you roll with what you got. Sometime before I got this truck some PO decided to put an F1 bed on it. Rather than do it right from the start, they put the bed on and added a short section on the front and cut the rear of the frame off. It was a very solid truck, very little rust. So I decided to roll with it.

 

I like it just like it is! Whatever you decide to do, enjoy! Larry

 

Looks like a good project truck. What are your plans?

 

There was a lot of loose stuff and stuff just needed fixin' I have been working on it for a while now. I will post pics as I get time. To summarize , frame shortened, add piece removed from frame to the back where it had been cut off. It will get a 302-aod (88 T-bird, flat 6 was locked up) and Explorer rear end. Front will retain the straight axle with disc conversion, 5 lug to match rear axle.

 

 

Some pics of the frame shortening process

 

Plated and cut-out section added to rear

 

Explorer rear axle 3.73 posi
It is now getting mustang 2 front suspension. Pressing on.

 

Looking great... Keep up the good work!

Keep posting pics for others to see options and ideas for their projects. Looking forward to seeing your front suspension solution...

 

Nice work so far. Keep it up and looking forward to seeing more pics!

 

Cab removed to clean paint bottom side. Will replace front cab mounts while there.

 

Good looking truck, Keep those pictures coming. I see the Mustang Crossmember lying on the floor, Who's kit did you purchase ? Did you get it installed yet ?

 

The kit is from Speedway. I have the cross-member tacked in place and waiting on suspension parts to final fit.

 

It was a good productive weekend. I was able to get the front cab mounts replaced and get the cab mounted back on.