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Old May 22, 2022 | 04:14 PM
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Well, it’s time to wrap up this thread. I have some little projects (which will always come up) but the truck is otherwise done.

I can’t thank all of you guys enough for the advice, encouragement, opinions, and community! Not sure a project like this can be done without this forum.

Cheers everyone!

Rick



Start to finish. Sept ‘19 - May ‘22.
 
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Old May 22, 2022 | 04:15 PM
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It looks great Rick..
 
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Old May 22, 2022 | 04:18 PM
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Awesome Job Rick! Hoping mine gets completed soon and that it comes out as nice!
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Old May 22, 2022 | 04:22 PM
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Beautiful work Rick. Congratulations on a job well done!

Regards, Mark
 
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Old May 22, 2022 | 04:26 PM
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Very nice, Rick. Well done.
 
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Old May 22, 2022 | 04:47 PM
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incredible transformation. really nice.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 05:41 PM
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1 year update on what’s worked and what hasnt

Hi everyone,

I’ve been driving the truck for about a year now (except winter) and I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learned.

3 things that are great:

- tci front suspension and no limit rear 4-link
- TMI seats
- Eastwood single stage urethane paint

3 things that aren’t great:

- front tilt hood
- classic auto air A/C
- drop out battery box (such a pain every time I need to access the battery)

I put together a video discussing the hood tilt, A/C, suspension, and covering the engine swap I just did.

Here is a YouTube link:


I hope everyone is well!

Rick

 
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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 08:11 PM
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I watched your video and am surprised that you are having a problem with the tilt hood kit.
I've had both and the tilt hood is far superior to the original hinges.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by avf100
I watched your video and am surprised that you are having a problem with the tilt hood kit.
I've had both and the tilt hood is far superior to the original hinges.
I think his problem is the re-popped hood, needs to be drawn in from the sides..
 
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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 09:01 PM
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I agree with you both. I don’t think it’s the hood tilt kit. The hood just sits a bit wide back there. I’m too chicken to try to bring it in!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2023 | 04:23 PM
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If it's too wide I doubt switching over to the original hinges will fix the problem..do you have any pictures of it when you had it on the truck?
I had the same problem with the hood on my panel and what I did was added adjustable rods to pull the sides in..


 
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Old Sep 2, 2023 | 05:11 AM
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My hood was a bit wide as well. One one side I cut a slice in the stiffener, where 56panelford has his braces, 'The pulled it in and rewelded the stiffener. problem solved.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2023 | 06:16 AM
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nice Truck, nice Video with some interesting information. I have the TCI IFS too but not the Mustang2 than their custom IFS and i have the No Limit 4 link also. So i´m curious how it will ride, hopefully soon.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2023 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford
If it's too wide I doubt switching over to the original hinges will fix the problem..do you have any pictures of it when you had it on the truck?
I had the same problem with the hood on my panel and what I did was added adjustable rods to pull the sides in..

I like the adjustable braces. It gives you options to make the hood fit perfectly.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2023 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford
If it's too wide I doubt switching over to the original hinges will fix the problem..do you have any pictures of it when you had it on the truck?
I had the same problem with the hood on my panel and what I did was added adjustable rods to pull the sides in..

dis you make the adjustable rods or where did you get them
 
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