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1964 Shortbed "Rust-O-Mod" Build

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May 2015 - Got a rockin' deal on a 1964 F100 that was an abandoned project started by a guy who lost interest in finishing. The truck came with a recently rebuilt 302, a C4 tranny and partially mocked up Crown Vic front end. Small amount of rust in the floor, but less than what I've seen before. The plan now is to get it street worthy and take it to a fab shop to install the engine, mount the front end and get the brakes working. Probably a year long project - we'll see - here we go!
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You gotta love the surface rust on this truck. Nothing damaging - Just right!
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August 2015 - Finally made it to my appointment at the fab shop - Needfulthingz in Lancaster, CA. The Crown Vic front end was already mocked up but still needed some adjustments and welding needed to be done.
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302 in the back of the pickup - Needs to be in the front!!!
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Empty engine bay. Notice the white trans mount - it was made out of an old floor jack handle. wha.gif
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September 2015 - Front end installed. Rear brackets welded in.
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Spacers welded in for front suspension - Awesome welds!!! Angle iron added to strength under the brackets.
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One more view of Crown Vic front end
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October 2015 - Front springs cut
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November 2015 - 302 installed, new front core, new radiator, new power brakes, new exhaust, fenders back on.
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Electric Fans
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December 2015 - Got the stance right. Cut the front fenders for turning room. Added @ 2.5 inches of space.
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Got the rims and tires mounted - 245/35-20”. Running the stock 9” right now with 2” wheel spacers to match lug nuts on the Crown Vic front end. Eventually, I’ll install 8.8 rear axle.
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Welding up the openings at my friend’s motorcycle shop.
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Welding pieces in
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Welding done
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Front view of weld
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