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    52 Ford F1 Project

    well it is out of the garage at least
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    Got the frame welded up by some freinds of mine. motor mount, trans mount and the backets on the rear axle are all done and welded. got the rear end put together (temp) and bisc brakes on.
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    few more pics of the headlight bracket. made a few modifications and drilled hole for headlight (not the one i will use but gives you an idea. the front part is welded and ground down a little will do the finish grinding and shaping later. need to weld the back part when i finally get the...
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    Sheesh! Another F-1 build...

    is that the derections in your window? is so that is an awsome idea... might need to remember that when i travel.
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    I sure do. last year has been ruff. Got divorced and in the last couple months i bent my thumb backwords and tore a ligament in it. my dominent hand none the less. might have to get surgery. will find out in a couple days. i hurt it working on my truck... go figure.
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    thanks. amazing what can be done with a drill and bits, 4.5" grinder, and hammer. here is another pic from the rear. and shop logo. )
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    i have been able to make some progress on the frame and get the engine and transmission mount tacked in. the holes in the trans mount are there to allow the radiator hoses to run thru them to the rear mounted radiator. picked up a rear spring as well and fabricated rear spring mounts for my...
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    well its been a while. with work and deployments and school. but here is the latest undated pics. got the frame modified and temp installed the c6 and 460 so i can work on mounts. i also go some more rearend items.
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    here is the rear end i will be using. as well as the new bike we picked up.
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    Here are the pictures of the rims and four links. The axle shown is not the one i will be using.
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    here are the wheels i will get more picks when i can.
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    I picked up some Troq Thrust M wheels for the ride. 20" x 8.5" for the front, 22" x 9.5 for the rear. Have some Yokahama Parada 245x45x20 for the front. will be using 285x45x22 for the rear. I chose this set up to get the traction i need to keep the HP to the ground. I liked that it has the...
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    well alot of work has been done sense i have been back. I got my four link all set up temp installed. I will be taking it to a peofessional chasis welder to get it finally welded up. I also will get the "Z" cut down on the front. I also worked on the overhead brace and the drivers door, fixing...
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    Chop time..!!

    personally i did 7.5 all the way around. I think on a truck (F1) it wouldn't look right lower in the rear. regular passenger cars it is cool looking. trucks..... i don't think it would. IMO
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    52 Ford F1 Project

    well i am just about to come back from being deployed to the desert and can't wait to get my hands dirty again with my ride. 2 weeks left and i will be there. I am trying to get the truck on it's own 4 wheels by christmas. I had the four link pretty much done but need to get a rear end that will...
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