Yup another Philofab Project... 1971 Ford F100

[ChaseTruck754]

See if they can trade you a grill. That way the truck they crush still looks complete. It's a long shot but worth asking

[philofab]

Im going to try and go back when a different worker is there... I offered the guy $200 cash for it.

[SteveG]

Put the glow plugs in, now the car starts like it should.

I also found a 68 F250 with a perfect grill in the junk yards impound lot... Told them I would pay top $$$ for it and they told me they had to crush it .

Bastards!

[philofab]

On the good side I scored an ash tray and a newer style rear window regulator and motor for my Explorer.

[SteveG]

On the good side I scored an ash tray and a newer style rear window regulator and motor for my Explorer.

Well then all is well in the world. Getting my brother's [almost] finished is motivating me to get another Explorer... might be time to pony up and put the Bronco on the chopping block and start the search.

[philofab]

I cant believe how cheap they are... Definitely under priced for how reliable and useful they are. I think ford screwed up by making them larger and with independent rear ends.

My plans were to sell mine but I like it too much.

[ChaseTruck754]

Funny - I've been looking at the 8 year project thread & thinking again... I always wanted an exploder. Then I had one & liked it. My boss convinced me to sell it & I've regretted it.

[ESHALLBETTER]

4 doors are nice! GoFastExplorers.com?

[ChaseTruck754]

4 doors are nice! Smogging anything is something I don't feel like dealing with anymore. Our system is a crock & I'll continue to buy older trucks so I don't have to deal with the BS. Otherwise I'd be all over an exploder or Centurian.

[SteveG]

I cant believe how cheap they are... Definitely under priced for how reliable and useful they are. I think ford screwed up by making them larger and with independent rear ends.

My plans were to sell mine but I like it too much.

I've regretting selling every one of mine. I missed out on a 4wd 5 speed for $800 a couple weeks ago.

4 doors are nice! GoFastExplorers.com?

Yup. A wholly owned subsidiary of GoFastBroncos.com

[philofab]

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Glass is in and fuel tank is done.

[hobbyturnedobsession]

Looking good Philo!!! How much eill the tank hold?

[philofab]

Not sure yet... Turned out different than the plans due to material and mistakes. Probably 37-38 gallons.

[ESHALLBETTER]

Man... you and Steve are making me want an old Ford!

[ChaseTruck754]

Do it Erik!


Looking good Philo!

[Rmc]

Updates? Been a while since I've heard anything on the Mercedes.

[philofab]

Haven't done anything on it. I'm overloaded on equipment and low on time so it's been buried.

[Rmc]

Completely understandable. $$ first play later.

[HotRod82]

Dude I seriously have the front end you need, the full race setup from Mason's class 8 that I bought. 100% bolt on bucket, beam pivot combo with shock mounts, radius arms, etc. Bump stop in middle of coil, everything fresh, heim RA, and spherical bearing pivots on the beams. Fresh powder coat. New autofab 5x5.5 aluminum hubs. Bolt it on and your front end is done. PM if you are interested.