Fopar's 72 F-250 project

[Fopar]

Alright so back to work on it today. I started the mock up of the c notch in the bed rails, marked all the frame cross members on the channel and cut them out.
You can see I have a lot to work around with this X shaped cross member.

Then flipped the bed and lined up the marks I had made when it was on the frame. Checked everything and then started cutting.

 

[Fopar]

I got the first beam in and then started on the 2nd one. I also split the end bed rail so I could utilize the front bed mount location on the frame and also reinforce the bed end.

 

[Fopar]

 

[Fopar]

Got both beams in and you can see I will need to make a new cross member for the middle after I cut the heck out of the stock one so it will clear the “x” cross member.

Ok so new cross member done and both end bed mount locations are cut and placed in their now spot. I will need to put small extensions on each side of the new middle cross support so it goes all the way across.

 

[Fopar]

I’m also thinking about cutting a small section out of the long rails so if it’s ever gets rear ended the bed can compress and the rails won’t act like spears and get shoved through the cab.

This looks like it will give me a 2-1/4" drop for the bed, but we will have to see once it's all tacked it.

Anyway I will need to clean all the rust and paint off everything and then start tacking it in for the first test fit

 

[Fopar]

Fits Like A Glove!

well maybe not…..

fits almost like a glove….

 

[Fopar]

The drivers side is really close to fitting but the passenger side is a bit off. Both sides are hanging up just a little, but some grinding should take care it.

 

[Fopar]

as you can see the passenger side is hitting and has about a ¾” gap but the drivers side is only about 3/8” off

Also the rear cross member needs a little trim and then rear of the bed will drop about 3/8”

but over all not to bad for the first test fit

 

[Fopar]

Put some more time in down at the shop and it looks like I have the bed lined up now....

 

[Fopar]

maybe a shim or 2 here or there to make it perfect but good enough for mock up. I put the front end back together to check the body lines, so far so good...

Looks good enough for now. Time for the next phase front end/radiator core support mounts and bumper brackets.

 

[ramenth]

I like it! I like the ambition, I like the skills!

 

[smalblokmopar]

Man you have done a ton of work its gonna be a awesome truck when you get done.

 

[Fopar]

I like it! I like the ambition, I like the skills!​

Man you have done a ton of work its gonna be a awesome truck when you get done.​

Thanks guys, and so far a ton of fun!
so it's been a little while and not much to report, everyone in the family got really sick and it just sucked the energy right out of us. So just now starting to pull out of it and can't wait to get back to work on the truck. I've been thinking about custom grill inserts but not sure what I want to do yet. I picked up some metal mesh samples to see what might look good. I really like some of them and think I have it narrowed down to one.........maybe.....oh dang I don't know... lol

 

[Fopar]

The one I like the best is in the uper right corner of the first pick on the post above this one, what do you guy think/like?

 

[bremereric]

First picture top right.

 

[stansgray03]

First picture top right.

X2 on that one

 

[Fopar]

Thanks for your input guys, thats the one I'm going to go with.

 

[Fopar]

With the buying and parting out I know I'm ahead but I was wondering how much so I worked it all out yesterday after noon and not to bad so far.




Project Budget


Bought 77 Lincoln Mark V -$300.00
sold wheels & tires $40.00
sold rear end $200.00
scrap run $67.00
scrap run $87.00
scrap run $108.00
Total From Lincoln $202.00

Bought 2002 F-150 -$500.00
sold engine $200.00
sold trany $200.00
sold tailgate (damaged) $25.00
recycled catalytic converters $115.00
mis. Interior parts $45.00
grill $40.00
rear bumper (damaged) $15.00
front bumper $50.00
Door (drivers side) complete $150.00
Hood $100.00
Drivers side Fender $75.00
passenger side Fender $75.00
Rear Slider window $100.00
mis. Interior parts $50.00
Total From F-150 $740.00

Sold from shop/home
sold air compressor $175.00
sold wheels & tires $125.00
scrap run from shop $125.00
Edelbrock 360/390 intake $150.00
Total From Shop $575.00

Total From Lincoln $202.00
Total From F-150 $740.00
Total From Shop $575.00
Total $1517.00


welding supplys -$60.00
cut off wheels & blades -$40.00
1/8" plate 12" x 8' -$60.00
4" x 20' "C" channel -$98.00
460 engine mounts -$60.00
pneumatic hole punch -$40.00
shop supplies -$95.00
Total Parts / Supplies $1064.00 left over


And I still have these parts up for sale:


For Sale / 2002 F-150
Door (passenger) complete $200.00
Rear door (drivers side) $150.00
Rear door (passenger side) $150.00





For Sale / 1972 Ford
Wheels & Tires $250.00
Edelbrock 600 carb $175.00


$1064.00 positive. So the project is paying me?.........sure looks that way... well until I need parts, paint, ect, ect.....

 

[Big Jim]

Nice work! Grreat craftsmanship & attention to detail, and it's "paying" you! How sweet it is.

 

[Fopar]

Well I got a little more done today, I figured now was as good a time as any to fix the nice dent the truck had when I bought it.