Mild DD 1982 F150 flareside build

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That's gonna look niceee..
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Freshened up another leaf pack I wanted to try out on it. 4" lift spring and I removed a leaf hoping it won't ride like its on bricks. The bed, I bet, is going to be a lot lighter than the regular style sides. Wood floor and fiberglass bedsides.
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Also getting the new trans crossmember ready for the 5.8 e4od combo that's going in.

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Got the trans cross member in. Had to drill some new holes because the C6 was a lot shorter and the cross member sat a good 8" forward.

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Also drew up some longer shackles I'm going to cut out and weld up tomorrow. These are 2" longer than stock.

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I like drawing up parts haha.
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I like them!
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Some Corbeau seats with sliders/brackets and a sweet center console that's also a flip up seat. Crazy score on these.
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Spotted this down the street. I'm liking the white.
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A little solo action going on ;)
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Niceee. Can't wait to see it all out together! Is that a stock leaf pack you cleaned up?
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It was for a spring for a 6" lift. Took some leaves out and longer shackles and hopefully it will be around 3-4" to match the front
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It's finally happening. Been putting off far too long. Gonna pressure wash it tomorrow and put it in :) this things HUGE!
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are you keeping the brick nose front, or going to the newest body style?
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Brick nose! Of course. I like the look and the fenders match the rear bedsides.
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Sweet! Now to get it all plumbed in with fuel lines and brakes. Front is almost done. Hopefully will be going together this week or next.
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I swear there's and engine under all those hoses and wires.
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Wow, found one on Craigslist with the color scheme I have been eyeballing.

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I am probably going with a blacker black on the front and tube bumpers. I'm still deciding between polished wheels or black wheels with 35" tires.
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A little painting today
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The engine looks so terrible I had to do something.
Anyone know what I can do to spruce up the exhaust manifolds? Also anyone know the best way to clean up the cast aluminum parts like the throttle body?
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It's like polishing a turd.

Note: don't clear coat over the hammered finish rustoleum paint unless you want a crinkle finish.... Which I did not.

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The cab is a mess still. Seat not bolted in yet. Corbeau seats on sliders. The sliders are mounted on a corbeau bench bracket. The center console is also a flip up seat.
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A little update.

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15x10 wheels for a crazy good deal. $100 off over retail per wheel brand new. Can't beat that.

I'm hoping I can find a good deal on some 35" bfg KO2s to wrap these puppies.
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damn trav you got them quick too, took me over a week to get mine. stoked for you.
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