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killingtime_919
05-06-2015, 06:41 PM
Hey folks I am trying to drop the front end down as low as I can get without breaking the bank. I will do the back to match but would love for it to be in the weeds for the look and purpose. I will be running it both on strip and street . Can I get by with chopping the springs , changing out to ranger springs or what ?????????? ? :cool::cool::cool:

Carolina Boostin
05-06-2015, 06:52 PM
Hey folks I am trying to drop the front end down as low as I can get without breaking the bank. I will do the back to match but would love for it to be in the weeds for the look and purpose. I will be running it both on strip and street . Can I get by with chopping the springs , changing out to ranger springs or what ?????????? ? :cool::cool::cool:
Not much of a I beam guy but should be able to buy lowering springs for it. Or save money and drop a crown Vic front end under it.

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killingtime_919
05-06-2015, 07:05 PM
Do you know if there are any articles on that sort of swap ? I have looked and looked for conversions , I just got the ride home today and will get it fired up the next few days . But in the mean time will grab a few ideas ,

Carolina Boostin
05-06-2015, 07:11 PM
Do you know if there are any articles on that sort of swap ? I have looked and looked for conversions , I just got the ride home today and will get it fired up the next few days . But in the mean time will grab a few ideas ,
I've just seen it done on gas monkey garage lol sorry

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Jersey_Joe
05-07-2015, 04:49 AM
I've just seen it done on gas monkey garage lol sorry Your Twin Turbo'd nightmare
They've done that a few times. That's Aron kaufmans fav front end lol. Cheap and strong. It is a good idea. Comes with disc brakes and all. I'll post a little more later. Gota hit it. Let's see this 86. Pretty stoked about it build!

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killingtime_919
05-07-2015, 07:56 PM
OK just got pic uploaded to computer will upload tomorrow sometime

killingtime_919
05-08-2015, 11:55 AM
ok here are the pics so let's hear how to drop this thing everyone plz ring in .9216921592179218921992209221

Jersey_Joe
05-08-2015, 02:36 PM
ok here are the pics so let's hear how to drop this thing everyone plz ring in .<img src="http://www.f150nation.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9216"/><img src="http://www.f150nation.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9215"/><img src="http://www.f150nation.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9217"/><img src="http://www.f150nation.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9218"/><img src="http://www.f150nation.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9219"/><img src="http://www.f150nation.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9220"/><img src="http://www.f150nation.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9221"/>
Does it run and drive?

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killingtime_919
05-08-2015, 08:49 PM
Been sitting for about 2 yrs , due to fuel pump going out , belong to a lawyer for hauling trash and instead of repairing he bought another truck lol . Once I repair the pump and freshen up the fluids and outdated stuff , should be able to run up the road no problem .

RhinoZ24
05-09-2015, 12:08 AM
Been sitting for about 2 yrs , due to fuel pump going out , belong to a lawyer for hauling trash and instead of repairing he bought another truck lol . Once I repair the pump and freshen up the fluids and outdated stuff , should be able to run up the road no problem .

The holes from rust in the body will be. That's gunna be a lot of work if you restore it.

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Jersey_Joe
05-09-2015, 05:44 AM
Been sitting for about 2 yrs , due to fuel pump going out , belong to a lawyer for hauling trash and instead of repairing he bought another truck lol . Once I repair the pump and freshen up the fluids and outdated stuff , should be able to run up the road no problem .
Nice. Looks like a great truck. Everything sounds and looks fixable. Very cool project. Kinda jelous lol

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killingtime_919
05-11-2015, 02:15 PM
the only holes in body are in the rear sides of the Bed , both sides same place other then that no cancer no where .

killingtime_919
05-11-2015, 04:28 PM
I main thing I am gonna focus on is getting the running works and all clear, I would love to drop a small radical cam in after making sure of the integrity of the motor and trans . Also I would love to change the gearing in it . I am not sure what it is but last owner said milage sucked lol so must not be to good with any luck might be already what i am looking for . But my main finished look will be an old ranch style or and old parts delivery sleeper ride . Maybe my name faded on the door in a Logo Style . But who knows I may change during the build and go all out with a show truck .

Jersey_Joe
05-11-2015, 05:20 PM
I main thing I am gonna focus on is getting the running works and all clear, I would love to drop a small radical cam in after making sure of the integrity of the motor and trans . Also I would love to change the gearing in it . I am not sure what it is but last owner said milage sucked lol so must not be to good with any luck might be already what i am looking for . But my main finished look will be an old ranch style or and old parts delivery sleeper ride . Maybe my name faded on the door in a Logo Style . But who knows I may change during the build and go all out with a show truck .
Nice. Like a gas monkey style. I dig that

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cooperf150-06
05-11-2015, 08:00 PM
9267

Casey of gas monkey and he was putting a 5.0 in it

killingtime_919
05-11-2015, 08:15 PM
Yep kinda like that just a bit newer , I already have the punched out 5.0 in it just need to get it dropped on the ground .

Jersey_Joe
05-11-2015, 08:29 PM
<img src="http://www.f150nation.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9267"/> Casey of gas monkey and he was putting a 5.0 in it
I think that truck has a new 5.o in it

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Yep kinda like that just a bit newer , I already have the punched out 5.0 in it just need to get it dropped on the ground .
Wow. Already? New 5.o or old 5.o. It looked like the original motor in the pics. U have any updates pics?

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I'm jelous lol

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RhinoZ24
05-11-2015, 11:42 PM
<img src="http://www.f150nation.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9267"/>

Casey of gas monkey and he was putting a 5.0 in it

Gotta love the show and those guys

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killingtime_919
05-12-2015, 04:52 AM
It's the older 5.0 just punched out 30 over , not sure of the difference it made , but according to last owner more then he wanted lol .It;s been rainy and stormy here for the past few days so I have not been able to do anything to it other then pressure wash the body and clean the outside .