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Old 01-16-2008, 03:29 PM
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Howdy. I checked out another forum and nobody posts there...?
This site looks to be hoppin'!

Check out my '55-
http://jon6foot4.spaces.live.com

boxed frame, c-notched
mustang II IFS w/11" rotors, triangulated rear
'bags on all corners
302 (actually got a Ford motor in it!) w/C-4 tranny
9" rear

With the air all out the crossmembers and the running board mounts are about 1" off of the ground. Just started in on the bodywork in earnest - going all custom. Slow going, though - I'm about 4 years into it...

Lookin' forward to shooting the $#!+ with y'all -

-jon6foot4
 
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Old 01-16-2008, 04:02 PM
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Welcome to FTE. I viewed your gallery at your website. Great progress and what a great start. Beautiful work!!! You will enjoy this forum, I'm sure. I would have to say, by your tattoo that you are a purist, no doubt!

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Old 01-16-2008, 04:14 PM
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Welcome to the board!!

Wow! nice project, you are doing some nice work

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Old 01-16-2008, 04:21 PM
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Welcome aboard!!!!!! We're glad to have you. This forum has some of the smartest guys on the web about Ford trucks! Where are you from? You need to edit your profile and tell everyone where you live? We always like to know where everyone is so if you need anything we might be able to tell you who is close to ya.


Glad to have you here, and ask any Ford questions you want!! We might even get one or two right??
 
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Old 01-16-2008, 04:52 PM
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Welcome to the FTE; A great place spend time and talk about trucks. Nice truck you got there.
 
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Old 01-16-2008, 04:56 PM
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Thanks all for the welcomes and compliments...
I'll get to my profile. In the meantime- I live in Kent, WA... about 16 miles south of Seattle.
I love F100s and am glad I found a bunch of others withthe same interest. I will ask occasional questions, and offer answers/advice when I can.
 
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:05 PM
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Beautiful truck ! Good work !
 
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:40 PM
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You can't get too low! Your truck is going to be nice when your done. You've done a lot of work. I really like that tattoo on your arm. Someone had some drawing talent doing that one! Why did you paint the engine orange? Ford is blue! I painted mine black because it blends with everything. Just curious?
 
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:42 PM
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Lol.. the engine and tranny are orange so they'll match the final body color. I thought about that, too.
And I agree that you can't get too low... I'm just glad for airbags so I can still get over speed bumps!
 
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:49 PM
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I figured that was the plan. That'll look sweet. Nice work! You'll have to post a picture of you smashing a beer can with the truck when you done. LOL..
 
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Welcome jon6foot4 (I assume your height?) If so, you will fill up the cab front to back!
Nice project you have going there. Keep us up to date.
 
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Welcome Jon ,Good looking project,I"m new here myself but can say with some confidence your a Darksider...dont be offended,it"s got nothing to do with your Tatt"S ..lol
 
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I like it! Welcome to FTE. Keep us posted on your progress.

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Nice work on the ride. Great pics.
 
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hey welcome to the site and yes this site is hoppin alright tons of info help advice etc looks like some good work you have done
 


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