95 F150 - Project Marilyn

cs_drums · Post by **cs_drums** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 4:24 am

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VintageIronFab · Post by **VintageIronFab** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:46 pm

So I've finally gotten my Giant Motorsports F150 based 64" front hangers installed, the Kelfab rear hangers modified to work on the F150 frame with the 9" shackles.

I'm gonna rant for a minute. Now with so many of these OBS f-series trucks out there, FSB's, and Rangers- there are trucks to buy for virtually zero dollars that are bone stock to use as a build jig. So when I buy a $376 set of front F150 spring hangers that are like 3/4 to hole off the factory holes quite frankly I'm pissed. You pay $376 for 6 total pieces of steel that took literally 15 minutes to weld up and pay that kind of money the shit needs to maybe be off a touch just because of manufacturing tolerances but not an entire hole off. See when it's an entire hole off it changes completely the position of the springs' centerline as it sits at ride height. When I inquired about the holes being off this morning I was told that somehow when Ford built these trucks it was somehow wrong or some abject BS reason! When I took one stock hanger from the driver to put it on the pass side the holes were virtually identical so that theory is exploded.

I'm going to make these things work but I just want the guys who may want or hope that the parts they buy are going to actually bolt on to know that this is the second time around I know of a Giant part that wasn't even close. I guess that goes for the other sellers. If you are charging a premium for parts that are supposed to be bolt on-make the shit actually bolt on -because blaming poor and I mean very poor engineering on the manufacturer is a huge cop out. With CNC every thing today there is zero reason to build parts that don't fit just because you're too damn lazy to keep working on your product until it's perfect. Laser cut parts aren't impressive when nothing fits. Rant over...

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:40 am

This is the main reason I've been wary of buying this kind of stuff from the US. Once it's over here, no-one will GAF about whether it fit's or not, I'll have to get stuck with making a shitty part fit. Totally understand where you come from on this.

LvSteve · Post by **LvSteve** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:11 am

They don't GAF about it here either,

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:10 am

tcinu2 wrote:They don't GAF about it here either,

Apparently not. It surprises me, because I've heard and read how good Giant's stuff is.

VintageIronFab · Post by **VintageIronFab** » Sat May 20, 2017 12:49 pm

My Walbro fuel pump bracket ready for install into the 38 gallon tank. Hopefully this all 304-SS pproach will limit custom parts, as well as make for a fairly robust mount for the pump and fuel sending unit.

toddz69 · Post by **toddz69** » Sat May 20, 2017 12:55 pm

I can't see the words on the hose but hopefully it's SAE 30R10 or better for submersion in fuel tanks?

Todd Z.

VintageIronFab · Post by **VintageIronFab** » Sat May 20, 2017 1:01 pm

VSS bracket and flange-

VintageIronFab · Post by **VintageIronFab** » Sat May 20, 2017 1:27 pm

Rear sshick mounts, shocks and all are in ready to get down! Also my jack set up all in.

yikes · Post by **yikes** » Thu May 25, 2017 5:42 am

Matt! Holy smokes this thing has come a long way. Almost at the finish line. So when's the first trip out this way?

VintageIronFab · Post by **VintageIronFab** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:02 pm

My "stockish" dust lights. I went through a boatload of effort to keep the stock type rear taillights; I figured I should try my hand at some stock looking dust lights as well.

VintageIronFab · Post by **VintageIronFab** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:04 pm

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VintageIronFab · Post by **VintageIronFab** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:19 pm

I used the 93-95 Bassani Lightning header due to the lack of EGR pipe and the 1 5/8" tube size. The beauty of the Lightning off-road Y-pipe vs. the F150/Bronco Y-pipe is you get a true dual 2 1/2" exhaust with an X pipe. Towards the rear I went dual 2 1/2" to single 3" that flows thru the body via a stainless teardrop. I used 2 - snapper exhaust grommets mounts to brackets that use random factory frame holes.

VintageIronFab · Post by **VintageIronFab** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:22 pm

Yea Yikes I'm itching to get this thing out and to some events. Im trying to hit Vegas to Reno and the 1000 this year!

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:28 pm

Nicely done on all. Dig the dust lights & exhaust!

I'm all for brackets that bolt to existing holes. I never understood why guys go & drill so many new holes when there are already so many in the frame & crossmembers etc to use.

VintageIronFab · Post by **VintageIronFab** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:31 pm

Thx Steve! With 5000 holes from Ford there's plenty to go around lol!

yikes · Post by **yikes** » Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:04 am

When do we get to see the sexy outdoor shots damnit?!

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:37 am

yikes wrote:When do we get to see the sexy outdoor shots damnit?!

I get the feeling Yeti is going to have a sister soon.

VintageIronFab · Post by **VintageIronFab** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 10:14 am

Outdoor fun pics soon lol!!!

redrdr67 · Post by **redrdr67** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 5:52 pm

Coming along great Matt!

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