Big Red's Build Thread

Spidey2011 · #1 01-01-2013, 08:40 AM

I don't have too much done to it yet, but the plans are as big as the truck. lol.

Current Specs:
95 F350
XLT
Regular Cab
Long Box
460 Big Block V8
Lifted (after looking at it with the guys at CarQuest, we think it has about 6-8 inches of lift, which makes sense, seeing as it's about an inch or so taller than my buddies truck that has a 6" lift)
35's
Dana 60 front
Sterling 10.25" rear

Mods to come:
Grille Guard
Winch
38's
Steps
Roll Bar w/ Lights
Bedliner
Some performance mods to be determined later

The morning after I brought it home

Next to my Dad's F250

A few days later:

Look at those leaf packs! That's all the lift in this truck. Super stiff ride, but a solid lift.

For being as tall as it is, it's surprisingly stable.

Steps are going on today, so I'll post some updated pics this afternoon sometime.

reconjb · #2 01-01-2013, 09:00 AM

Pretty nice

ZWilson07 · #3 01-02-2013, 05:09 AM

Why do you have a D60 in the rear?

It should be a sterling 10.25 and I dont see why anyone would take the time to switch axles when the sterling 10.25 comes stock.

Spidey2011 · #4 01-02-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ZWilson07

Why do you have a D60 in the rear?

It should be a sterling 10.25 and I dont see why anyone would take the time to switch axles when the sterling 10.25 comes stock.

Holy shit. You're right. I hadn't even checked yet, was just going off the paperwork from when I bought it. Fixed. lol.

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Got the steps on yesterday evening, so I took some pics this morning.

And yes, I know the interior needs a good cleaning.

jwood70 · #5 01-02-2013, 10:23 AM

that is a sweet truck. I am excited to see the future of this truck

sole · #6 01-02-2013, 10:25 AM

Looks like the bug guard is trashed

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Spidey2011 · #7 01-02-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jwood70

that is a sweet truck. I am excited to see the future of this truck

Thanks. I'm researching light bars for it right now, so that will probably be the next thing I do.

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Originally Posted by sole

Looks like the bug guard is trashed

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Yeah, it's missing a nice little chunk. I'll get a new one eventually, but I'm in no hurry.

jwood70 · #8 01-02-2013, 10:55 AM

your truck with a light bar will be frickin sweet

Spidey2011 · #9 01-02-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jwood70

your truck with a light bar will be frickin sweet

That's what I'm thinking. Here's what I'm looking at. Same brand as the steps, too.

http://www.andysautosport.com/ford/1...200097890.html

I figure 4 lights up top, plus two more mounted on the bumper should be plenty, right?

03DJ · #10 01-02-2013, 04:48 PM

Love the steps!!!
Light bar from the link looks pretty cool too.

HazardousRanger · #11 01-02-2013, 04:57 PM

i am SOOOOO JEALOUS.

ZWilson07 · #12 01-02-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Spidey2011

That's what I'm thinking. Here's what I'm looking at. Same brand as the steps, too.

http://www.andysautosport.com/ford/1...200097890.html

I figure 4 lights up top, plus two more mounted on the bumper should be plenty, right?

I think 4 on the light bar would look good. The only reason why I havent done mine is because im afraid something will happen to them just being out.

I live out in the country but I work and go to school in the city at UPS where the truck sits in a parking lot all night and im a graduate student at University of Louisville where my truck sits for hours on end and im afraid someone either will steal them or god forbid just be a pos and break the lights.

Leden · #13 01-02-2013, 07:01 PM

Pretty truck, makes me miss my '85.

Spidey2011 · #14 01-02-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 03DJ

Love the steps!!!
Light bar from the link looks pretty cool too.

Those steps do look pretty good, and they're surprisingly functional. I didn't think it would make a difference to me, but I'm actually using them. lol.

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Originally Posted by HazardousRanger

i am SOOOOO JEALOUS.

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZWilson07

I think 4 on the light bar would look good. The only reason why I havent done mine is because im afraid something will happen to them just being out.

I live out in the country but I work and go to school in the city at UPS where the truck sits in a parking lot all night and im a graduate student at University of Louisville where my truck sits for hours on end and im afraid someone either will steal them or god forbid just be a pos and break the lights.

I rarely go outside my small town, and I doubt I'll take Big Red when I do. lol. Besides, it's too tall for anyone to take my lights without someone noticing.

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Originally Posted by Leden

Pretty truck, makes me miss my '85.

Thanks. There's just something about the OBS Fords that I love. lol.

sole · #15 01-02-2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZWilson07

I think 4 on the light bar would look good. The only reason why I havent done mine is because im afraid something will happen to them just being out.

I live out in the country but I work and go to school in the city at UPS where the truck sits in a parking lot all night and im a graduate student at University of Louisville where my truck sits for hours on end and im afraid someone either will steal them or god forbid just be a pos and break the lights.

Only problem I've ever had with people and my lights is ass hole friends pushing them down after i positioned them but i fixed that right up by cranking them down with lock washers and nylon nuts

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