1969 Ranger
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2018
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How stiff is the frame? They did this on hot rod garage and if I remember right the bed and cab would hit from flexing. I do not have the membership to go back and watch the videos. I know Lucky really liked the truck though.
You really knock out projects!
You really knock out projects!
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Laughing Gas
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Going to cut down the bed and install it on truck. The frame is definitely not as rigid right now. But I have watched lots of videos and most people weld supports from the rear can mounts to frame above axle. Once I get bed mounted and I will weld in some cross bracing.
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Laughing Gas
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Made mounts for gas tank, and some crossmembers to tie the frame together. Finished welding in the cab mounts and tied them into frame. Took it for a trip around the block everything is working good.
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Laughing Gas
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I started integrating the truck and vic wiring, used the factory f100 inj switch and some relays. I did not want to switch all the loads with the original f100 switch. It probably would have been ok but the vic has a 30 amp fuse and multiple wires. I ran two relays controlling the inj power and the factory vic fused power supply. This way it will be able to control any of the factory vic accessories.