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hi guys about time i started a build thread,the trucks a 88 extended cab 2.9 had it around 3yrs,was a real dog when i first got it lots of rot,spent first winter getting it back into half decent shape,and run it around like that until october last year then decided on v8 swap.Well thats when things went a bit crazy,engine box came out dec time and moved that on to a local lad to put in a volvo amazon,by the way im in england,so come jan sourced a 302 and c4 only to realise got a 75 smog motor so shit compression.not to worry build new motor i thought to my self.Well to top that of jan 10th was at work repairing a bebarking machine and spring snapped and took 2 of my fingers with it but ok saved themat hospital so here i am sitting around doing nothing for past 4 mths building my ideal truck in my head,first chance i got down to work shop tape measure in hand and out came front suspension,and in has gone jag ifs,slightly wider but can loose that with bigger back space wheels,no its got the stance i want reckon lowered by about 5 to 6 inches,dropped engine and box in this week to make up engine mounts and can even us the front pan sump.Clearance is a lot better with the ifs,manage to get a old set of 86 mustang headers today for a £1 of ebay just for mock up to see what clearance issues i will have,next job fab up some engine chassis mounts then lift cab off to build a rolling chassis and work on rear end keep you all updated and get pics up when i work out how to
steve
steve
