55 f100

[redrocket5.0]

I love it, I like how its all the little hidden things that make this build awesome. Can't wait to get started on mine, moving sucks.

[Back N Black]

said it before say it again, loooove this truck!

[CJ]

We didnt want to give up any bed depth. Beyond that I really dont like how these look with a really low right height. I think they looks best with the wheel just a couple inches below the fender lip on tall tires.

agreed

[NoClassic]

I wired the gauge panel and installed it to crimp weatherpack plugs. Still need to figure something out for the turn indicator illumination so it will be coming out again. The intake tubing and filter came so I got that worked out. I will be making a shield/box within the fender to protect the filter from water and dirt. We found out the vacuum wiper motor was bad so picked up an electric motor from a Jeep XJ to install. My Dad just about has that done along with everything else under the dash.

[Sgt Beavis]

damn.. that is lookin fine..

[NoClassic]

I finally started back on the exhaust and just about have it completed. I found an alright deal on hubcaps and they arrived today. The factory color for them is argent with red lettering for 55 so thats what they get. New set of tires for the rear also showed up this week.

[NoClassic]

I finished everything but the crossover on the exhaust today. Also painted the rest of the hubcaps and after talking with my brother in law decided against painting the lettering.

[naynay]

Nice man, does your pops wanna work on my junk?

[NoClassic]

thanks and no

[MattB]

Lol. Truck is lookin good! I think red lettering would look good on the caps though.

[NoClassic]

At this point I dont have much confidence in my ability to hand fill something like that. I did order some paint and a brush to practice with so we will see. There is also the concern of a gloss enamel looking a bit strange against the matte cap.

[shumpertdavid]

My ex coworkers brother and dad did a 54, looks bitchen with 7 inches out of the top. Nice build you all have going.

[sdun]

After the red cures scuff it with a grey scotchbright and it will kill the shine.

I have been thinking about doing a truck like that. If I do I have decided to move the front wheel/wheelwell forward a few inches, it's the only thing that bothers me on those trucks.

[NoClassic]

I agree on the front wheel placement. We did move them forward just a bit but were limited by transmission tunnel and rack to oil pan clearance.

[NoClassic]

I finished the radiator and heater hoses today along with final fitting for the intake pass through. Now we can figure out the trans cooler line routing and have those crimped. I think we should be able to start it over the weekend.