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Jul 3, 2009 | 02:00 AM

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TexasGuy001

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This sounds like a cool idea!

I have a "L" speedo in my truck. Its a direct swap just like upgrading to a tach cluster.

I don't see why you need to swap spindles. Just swap the front springs.

Jul 3, 2009 | 03:58 AM

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86F150302

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I want to see that thats gotta be awesome !

how about this? 92 flareside body on gen 2 lightning frame.

Jul 3, 2009 | 06:25 AM

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6CylBill

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how about this? 92 flareside body on gen 2 lightning frame.

Pure sex.
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Jul 3, 2009 | 07:25 AM

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95 F150 Dude

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86F150302,

That's cool! I didn't know that it could be done. How much fabrication was involved? Any idea what it cost you?

Jul 3, 2009 | 08:08 AM

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TexasGuy001

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Thats freakin awesome!!!!!

Jul 3, 2009 | 09:20 AM

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Diesel_Brad

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86F150302,

That's cool! I didn't know that it could be done. How much fabrication was involved? Any idea what it cost you?

Anything can be done. Its just a matter of time and money

Jul 3, 2009 | 01:31 PM

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86F150302

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86F150302,

That's cool! I didn't know that it could be done. How much fabrication was involved? Any idea what it cost you?

Sorry its not mine. I found the pictures somewhere online.

I wish it was mine though!

Jul 3, 2009 | 02:58 PM

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70torino429

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wow, its even got a supercharged 5.4 out of a second gen lightning.

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Jul 3, 2009 | 03:07 PM

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Diesel_Brad

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Thats because it is a second gen lightning w a older body

Jul 3, 2009 | 04:56 PM

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nflfreak43

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omg the front inside of my pants are now sticky from seeing that Flareside done up like that.

Jul 3, 2009 | 07:28 PM

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omg the front inside of my pants are now sticky from seeing that Flareside done up like that.

Yeah...

Mine too.

*Bill wonders off to change his underwear.. again.*

Jul 4, 2009 | 01:52 AM

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Jonas1022

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From: DFW Metromess, TX.

What about the drive shaft? I thought the Lightning had a lighter alloy shaft.

Jul 4, 2009 | 06:53 AM

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95 F150 Dude

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Yes, the Lightning has an aluminum driveshaft.

Jul 4, 2009 | 05:32 PM

#44

crestfallinman

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i am slowly turning my truck into a 4.9 lightning, i have the rims and such im just lookin for seats and comtemplating dropping it

Jul 8, 2009 | 09:37 PM

#45

95 F150 Dude

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Brought the 93 Lightning home today and going to start the disassembly tomorrow. The interior is mostly complete except for a speedo cluster and the glove box. The drivers door panel has a crack in it so I will need to find a replacement. Anyone have an idea if any other model of F150/Bronco will interchange? (It's the charcoal grey color)

Another question: I am hesitant to remove the whole dash assembly to install in my other truck. Is it a big job or should I just tape up the dash and paint it with some sort of Duplicolor plastic paint?

I am sure that other questions will arise as I get into this project so any help would be appreciated.

Lastly, I will be posting some items for sale that I don't need so stay tuned.

Scott

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