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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 02:07 PM
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Nope. It's going on the 73 F-250 4X4 Highboy frame.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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It's in the shop! Harley and I got it inside today, and will start shortening the frame this week!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 11:51 PM
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53-56 Ford Pickup parts

Saw this and thought of your project I run thru Kfalls all the time.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 11:53 PM
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Thanks for the link! I am looking for a better set of cab doors. I'll get ahold of him and see what he wants for a pair!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 01:13 AM
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If he has something that will work for you I do not mind grabbing them I will be driving back from Sacramento on the 12th and can make room for some parts.
 
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Figured I'd better come in here and see what you're up to...


Pictures, man! We need more photographic evidence!!LOL
 
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 11:50 PM
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Figured I'd better come in here and see what you're up to...


Pictures, man! We need more photographic evidence!!LOL
I agree! Pics man! Pics!
 
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The Fabman has got some neat iron laying around his place.
 
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I finally had time to shorten up the Highboy frame today! Got it welded up, and just have to install the fish plates. Hope to start mounting the body Tue or Wed. This is gonna be sooooo cool.......
 
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How much did you cut out Don?
 
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Cool. You going to box or fish it back together?
 
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Fish plate inside and outside.
 
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What kind of angle is that going to put your driveshafts at?
 
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Sounds like a plan!
Gotta keep that side oiler from twisting it apart, lol
 
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