Alabama chapter 2024 chat
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2024
Posts: 171
Likes: 29
From: Alabama
I don't have the cash to do a full body and paint so I'm going the Monstaliner route for now. Blue and Silver
Once she's done I am planning to start buying body panels and just stacking them in the corner for a later date to frame off resto.
FTE Legend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 283,694
Likes: 8,276
From: northwestern Ontario
There are a few trucks around here completely done in Line-X and look really good..I've thought of it myself but will likely paint it . I did the two I have but this will be the last one...lol Paint is damn expensive now..
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2024
Posts: 171
Likes: 29
From: Alabama
What I wouldn't mind doing is getting a new transmission and transfer when I do the engine swap. I'll probably try and find a rolling frame somewhere that I can prep for a new body then just transfer the drive train over.
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2024
Posts: 171
Likes: 29
From: Alabama
probably stick with the C6, that's what's in it and from what I've read it holds up to a 460 as well. Is there a different one I should be looking at?
FTE Legend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 283,694
Likes: 8,276
From: northwestern Ontario
I don't know enough to be able to give any better options, C6's are supposed to be one of the toughest transmissions . I took the one out of my pickup in favour of an AOD ,the C6 made it too sluggish behind the 5.8W with the 3.73 rear gears. Some of the other forums on here will be guys with more experience regarding what works..
FTE Legend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 283,694
Likes: 8,276
From: northwestern Ontario
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
FTE Legend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 283,694
Likes: 8,276
From: northwestern Ontario
Raining here today, we took the panel out on Sunday and the pickup yesterday. The pickup turned over the 50.000 kilometre mark.. I think the panel is parked again for the winter, the pickup might be too..
FTE Legend
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 283,694
Likes: 8,276
From: northwestern Ontario
Good morning Steve, Buck and Rod. We never received any of the flakes overnight and only a sprinkle of rain and the temp didn't sink below 0° as predicted but came very close...lol