NEW GUY QUESTION
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From: Gilbert, AZ
NEW GUY QUESTION
I'm currently uploading photos from my phone to laptop to start a "build thread." Is that something I can create here in the regional AZ section of this site? Or is there somewhere on the site dedicated to documenting builds instead? I just didn't want to start posting things in the wrong place. (I followed a PM link when I first started for introductions, & somehow my response ended up in the 99 to some other year truck forum - trying to be more careful!)
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In the "General" section their is a "Projects" thread specifically set up for that. I see projects posted in a lot of the other threads as well so don't think they are too particular on here.
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Thank you. If it's common for others to post builds outside of the general thread, I'll try posting here & see if anyone objects. I'd rather stay with the folks in the area here in AZ - we'll see how it goes!
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I appreciate it. I'll check out your build thread, too. I'm missing some of the earlier photos I had on my previous phone (dropped it in the pool - alcohol may have been involved). I've had the truck since I was 14. It was what I learned to drive on & my only transportation for about 10 years before I parked it 15 yrs ago. A lot of what I've done this time around has been a first experience for me: pulling the engine & trans myself, removing frame rivets, pulling the cab, installing springs, spindle bushings, et cetera - so I'm far from an expert, but seems to be moving along. I started disassembly about mid February of this year. I'm managing to on the road, but unfinished, e.g., unpainted, no body work done, no interior stuff done, by 02.2020.
Stage 2 will be body, paint, "outside stuff," but I'm not sure I want to have that conversation with my wife yet, ha. She has got to be the most patient person on the planet for putting up with me - I'm mentally 12 & never grew out of the Tonka toy phase.
Stage 2 will be body, paint, "outside stuff," but I'm not sure I want to have that conversation with my wife yet, ha. She has got to be the most patient person on the planet for putting up with me - I'm mentally 12 & never grew out of the Tonka toy phase.
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I'm still mainly in cleanup and mockup mode, but have the Crown vic front end installed and have the Explorer rear end and A/C box mocked up and ready to go. Will have to find someone who can do some welding before I finalize the front and rear. A/C will finalize when I get the engine rebuilt and put in, but that's after some paint..... and who knows what else in between. 
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Found your build thread. That's looking good - a lot of work! I can't wait to have AC & insulation. I think that's half the reason I parked mine. The other half was the standard 3 speed with 3.92 rear end - I want to use freeways!
