Back in a F150
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Back in a F150
Well after a 3 year hiatus I have finally found another F150. I found a 99 4x4 SC/SB 4.6 5spd with 99,xxx miles. I always wanted a 5spd F150 and have been attached to
the 97-03 body style. The bad part is its slightly wrecked
I picked the truck up on Friday, got it drove it off the trailer and started the dis-assembly. The only reason
I bought the truck is I still have my 98 EC/SB that finally bit the dust at 181,000 and has sat since 2010. It was pulled into a field about 2 years ago and the grass just
destroyed the cab, bed, and frame. So on Saturday evening I tore into it. I'm ready to start putting my "new" truck back together and hope that I can finish it
over the next couple weeks.
the 97-03 body style. The bad part is its slightly wrecked
I picked the truck up on Friday, got it drove it off the trailer and started the dis-assembly. The only reasonI bought the truck is I still have my 98 EC/SB that finally bit the dust at 181,000 and has sat since 2010. It was pulled into a field about 2 years ago and the grass just
destroyed the cab, bed, and frame. So on Saturday evening I tore into it. I'm ready to start putting my "new" truck back together and hope that I can finish it
over the next couple weeks.
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Finally got around to making some good progress this weekend. The wreck destroyed the radiator, washer tank, battery tray, and the vacuum canisters. I
have all those out and of my 98 and some swapped over. I was able to weld the driver side completely and install the hood and driver fender. I got the
passenger side lined up and one plate welded in and some of the panel welded together. I have 3 more plates to add and that will complete the passenger
side. It lines up pretty good, I think I will have to elongate a couple fender holes but for the most part it lines up pretty good. I have lots of welding and
fabrication expertise, but never any "body" work like this. It has been pretty easy to this point, I have about 15 hours in the work so far. Including tearing
my 98 apart to get what I need for this 99. Hopefully the next week will permit a few hours to get my other plates cut and welded in. I'm working on a
paved driveway with nothing but hand tools, a small Miller MIG, a cutoff wheel, electric saw, and ratchet straps
to do the pulling and pushing of cab
alignment.
have all those out and of my 98 and some swapped over. I was able to weld the driver side completely and install the hood and driver fender. I got the
passenger side lined up and one plate welded in and some of the panel welded together. I have 3 more plates to add and that will complete the passenger
side. It lines up pretty good, I think I will have to elongate a couple fender holes but for the most part it lines up pretty good. I have lots of welding and
fabrication expertise, but never any "body" work like this. It has been pretty easy to this point, I have about 15 hours in the work so far. Including tearing
my 98 apart to get what I need for this 99. Hopefully the next week will permit a few hours to get my other plates cut and welded in. I'm working on a
paved driveway with nothing but hand tools, a small Miller MIG, a cutoff wheel, electric saw, and ratchet straps
to do the pulling and pushing of cab alignment.
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Moar progress this weekend. I was able to finish the passenger side welding. I only lack attaching the "inner fender" back to the firewall. I won a set of expy leather
buckets on fleabay, and debating on either "adapting"(hacking all to $h!t) my expy center console to fit a 5spd and floor shift 4x4 or getting a 150 console.
buckets on fleabay, and debating on either "adapting"(hacking all to $h!t) my expy center console to fit a 5spd and floor shift 4x4 or getting a 150 console.
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Made more progress over the holiday, but also had time to kill which means I spent money on more parts
I found a set of FX4 wheels on fleabay, and I ordered a set
of Ranchos a while back. When Copart was hauling my truck around they ran the forks on the loader through both rear shocks so they needed replaced. I still plan on
new carpet and headliner so I'm a long way from done but making progress. The biggest disappointment is that I think the color of the hood and fenders is off a shade, it
just doesn't match the way I hoped it would Got my expy buckets here but not installing till I decide on the carpet. They are tan, its a grey interior now and I want
black
Don't know exactly what to do yet but I'll just claim colorblind if its ugly. Also still looking for a 99-04 front end which is why the bumper isn't tight, I just have it
hanging. I found a local yard that has "alot" they said of 99 up bumpers so just gotta find time to go.
I found a set of FX4 wheels on fleabay, and I ordered a setof Ranchos a while back. When Copart was hauling my truck around they ran the forks on the loader through both rear shocks so they needed replaced. I still plan on
new carpet and headliner so I'm a long way from done but making progress. The biggest disappointment is that I think the color of the hood and fenders is off a shade, it
just doesn't match the way I hoped it would
Got my expy buckets here but not installing till I decide on the carpet. They are tan, its a grey interior now and I wantblack
Don't know exactly what to do yet but I'll just claim colorblind if its ugly. Also still looking for a 99-04 front end which is why the bumper isn't tight, I just have ithanging. I found a local yard that has "alot" they said of 99 up bumpers so just gotta find time to go.
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Been busy for a while. Got the truck on the road a couple weeks ago. When I got the wheels and opened the boxes I could tell they were 5x4.5 off a explorer so I still
don't have FX4 wheels. I still need to get the shocks on it, I have new headliner fabric and the board out and clean but haven't had time to fix it. Also still need to fix
the sway bar endlinks and get a fan controller setup for the Mark VIII fan, just running a clutch fan with no shroud currently. I noticed when I put my snow wheels/tires
on it will need pads and rotors soon so I'll add that to the list. Overall I enjoy the truck, it runs and drives good. Other than the slight paint mismatch you would never
know it was wrecked.
don't have FX4 wheels. I still need to get the shocks on it, I have new headliner fabric and the board out and clean but haven't had time to fix it. Also still need to fix
the sway bar endlinks and get a fan controller setup for the Mark VIII fan, just running a clutch fan with no shroud currently. I noticed when I put my snow wheels/tires
on it will need pads and rotors soon so I'll add that to the list. Overall I enjoy the truck, it runs and drives good. Other than the slight paint mismatch you would never
know it was wrecked.