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Hmmm I wanted to stay with the metal fenders if possible. Thanks for the link though!
Does anyone know a source for fenders for the Ford COEs? My fronts OK, but it would be nice to have a new/straight set if someone reproduces them?
Right on! Anxious to see your build. For sure! I'm hoping one of the mods can move this thread over there for me :)
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Is the the stock radiator worth saving or is it too far gone? Not sure if anyone rebuilds these, but I would like to save it for another hot rod...
I'm looking into the dual differential setup, but with the differential parts I will need it might even be more expensive than a crossbox....
Lots of good steering info coming out! Hopefully this can help me and future COE builders :) I will be do a super beefy rear diff that will be...
^You certainly made that look easy! Thanks for sharing your setup.
Interesting! The bolt pattern certainly works for the wheels I ordered and I like how it unbolts easily. I will have to do some research on this....
Check with Tim Engler at Engler Machine in Indiana. http://www.englermachine.com/ I will give him a call :)
NOW this is good stuff! Thanks for the tip! I'm also considering tipping the engines outwards. Just need to wrap my mind around getting them...
Since I won't have anything under the cab will the steering still be an issue? I figured I had a ton of space to route the steering straight up...
Anyone have any recommendations about what independent front suspension I should run? I was looking to just do a new Mustang II IFS, but I didn't...
The wheels and tires I just had laying around from other projects. I set them in place to help me determine right height and visualize where...
Thanks! I'm glad to finally get back on this project :)
I decided to take the year off from racing so that I could finish up this project. So I've been hot and heavy on it lately and here's where I am...
Sounds good! I will try and make it for at least the Hot Rods N Honeys :)
Right on! I'm completely out of tune to what is happening in Austin. What's the date on Mercury Charley's get together?
I don't have any other pictures of it at this time, but I hope to dive back into it soon and post some more photos. The original grill slats...
X2! Lets see this :)
Awesome man! Let me know if you ever need a hand or want to come over for a beer and check mine out.
Thank you! Request sent :)
That would definitely be cool to have both of those trucks in the stable :) The chop is done and I'm getting ready to start building the chassis...
Yeah this is why I'm going to put the 496 behind the cab and under the flat bed :) My plan right now is to put all the air bag compressors and...
Got a lot more work done over the weekend! Sourced the new front and rear axles, removed the radiator, removed the old front and rear axles and...
Okay cool! PM me if you want to come checkout the truck and I will let you know what shop it's at. I'm still pretty green when it comes to old hot...
Great looking project you've got there! I'm technically in Cedar Park. Are you close by?
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Thanks for all the info! I've actually been following your build and truck for the last couple of months now :) Yeah, after much research last...
Joined! I will check that out as well.
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