Can you not get a ball & socket big enough for the collector?

 

Yes. We already have it.

 

Looks awesome...ceramic coating when your done?


DIY ceramic coating?






When you painted your front suspension parts, did you replace bushings/ball joints, etc or just paint what was there?

 

Jet hot coating.

We replaced a few things on the CV. It was in great shape so not everything needed to be replaced.

 

double post. Not using ball and socket.

 

Should there be play in the upper frame mount? (the aluminum part that pivots, the part the nuts come down on to) Once installed, I don't think there is any movement in this part.

 

I wasn't gonna even address that. Pics will follow when we finish exhaust.

 

No. There should not be any play.

 

Steering.




Fully extended the Borgeson shaft and cut down to 16.25.













Rocknthehawk lead the way for the Borgeson parts on his build:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-vic-swap.html

Borgeson part numbers on Summit:

013452
014955
450024

 

Looks good, at least you can route your headers around it. Normally you need a third u-joint and bearing support to clear headers.


I usually use a vibration dampener u-joint in place of a rag joint(right at the steering column.) Maybe its just over kill. I'd be interested in knowing if I'm just wasting money on a more expensive u-joint. lol

 

Gauge Cluster Refurbish.



Junkyard Econoline supplied gauges and instrument panel backing. Red needle paint from White Face Gauges - Custom Gauges - Your Auto Gauge Specialist


LEDs from yitamotor on eBay. Ships out of WA. The LEDs in the pic are
https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/261283749831




Before and after red needle paint. NOS 100mph speedo. Did not paint the speedo. All bulbs are LED.

 

That turned out nice. Clean too.

 

More interior pics. Just find myself staring at this thing...








More gauge cluster rebuild

 

Everything about this build is over the top, awesome work! Those gauges look sweet! I can't wait till you get the front sheetmetal back on...Do you already have a wheel/tire combo and size picked out?

 

Thanks man. Wheel and tire combo? Nothing is set in stone. 16s or 17s for wheels. Skinny up front and extra wide in the rear for tires. Going for an aggressive look.