martinfan5 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 This one hit the bench tonight, I am still not sure what I am going to do this one, but I am pretty sure it will be stock for the most part, on to the kit, taking a look at the frame A fellow club member Gabe suggested that I should drill out the holes on the frame, so I used his idea, so here is before and after the holes were drilled and a mock with the cab/interior and I opened up the hitch receptacle And getting some of the pieces on before I paint it and some paint , used a too hot of black, so it crazed the frame, whoops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Off to a nice start and will be following this one as an inspiration to get mine started/done. I like what you did with the hitch, I need to do the same as I plan on pulling a Galaxie trailer with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Off to a nice start and will be following this one as an inspiration to get mine started/done. I like what you did with the hitch, I need to do the same as I plan on pulling a Galaxie trailer with mine. Come on Mike, you know you want to build yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Is the entire hitch assembly molded with the frame, save for the tongue insert piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Is the entire hitch assembly molded with the frame, save for the tongue insert piece? Correct, the insert piece is from Scene's Unlimited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I was working in a NAPA store today and was mesmerized by the Duplicolor Color Match spray paints and tried to figure out what color I wanted to paint my F350 and now I REALLY don't know! What paint did you use on the frame that crazed like that Jonathan? Did you prime it first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) I was working in a NAPA store today and was mesmerized by the Duplicolor Color Match spray paints and tried to figure out what color I wanted to paint my F350 and now I REALLY don't know! What paint did you use on the frame that crazed like that Jonathan? Did you prime it first? Mike, I use color palace flat black not thinking about it , I then sprayed a stain black over that, I should of just used Tamiya Semi Gloss black So now you really have no idea what color you want to paint it ? More work on the chassis Edited April 15, 2014 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 wow i really want to spend the 7o bucks on that one!! looks awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 This is my forte, ford trucks i will be watching this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Great start! I'll keep an eye on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Started work on the engine And more on the frame, got the tie rod and stabilizer bar on, now there is an small issue with the stabilizer bar, it was real, it wold not being doing a good job of keeping things stable, as you can see, its just a tad bit short, and does not reach the axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Looking good Jonathan, can't wait to see some color on this truck! My build start has been delayed for two weeks due to work, I guess at that time I can't have an excuse for not picking a color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Looking good Jonathan, can't wait to see some color on this truck! My build start has been delayed for two weeks due to work, I guess at that time I can't have an excuse for not picking a color! I expect in two weeks to hear what color you are going to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 The bar looks ok, it just needs the end links. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Sway-Bar-Repair-Kit/2008-Ford-F350-Super-Duty-P-U-4WD/_/N-jreyjZ8oxl1?itemIdentifier=930920_149386_0_2940 Shouldn't be to hard to make with some styrene rod. The rear has a similar link, though with less bends in it. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Sway-Bar-Repair-Kit/2008-Ford-F350-Super-Duty-P-U-4WD/_/N-jreyjZ8oxl1?itemIdentifier=930918_149385_0_4145 Looking at how you're paint turned out, it really isn't a total error, as it does resemble the sprayed on wax coating found under the 1:1. Or at least what we see in my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 The bar looks ok, it just needs the end links. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Sway-Bar-Repair-Kit/2008-Ford-F350-Super-Duty-P-U-4WD/_/N-jreyjZ8oxl1?itemIdentifier=930920_149386_0_2940 Shouldn't be to hard to make with some styrene rod. The rear has a similar link, though with less bends in it. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Sway-Bar-Repair-Kit/2008-Ford-F350-Super-Duty-P-U-4WD/_/N-jreyjZ8oxl1?itemIdentifier=930918_149385_0_4145 Looking at how you're paint turned out, it really isn't a total error, as it does resemble the sprayed on wax coating found under the 1:1. Or at least what we see in my area. Bill, thanks, that is what I was trying to say, just end links was escaping me at the time of typing , I am not upset about the paint, when all said and done, its not going to be seen very much anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjc99 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Looking good so far. Is that hitch from this kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Looking good so far. Is that hitch from this kit? Kyle, the actually hitch part with the ball is not, that is from Scene's Unlimited, the bar is included in the kit and molded as a part of the frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Looking good, the paint could almost pass for the added undercoat that dealers upsale and then the lot hands spay on with rattle cans. Unfortunately I did this on my first new vehicle purchase. I drove it back to the dealer a few days after purchase, in a rain storm, and that was the result. Was not happy. But I love the build and thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydime Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Jonathan, you are doing an excellent job on this one. Your photography and coverage of the build is supurb as well. I've been eyeballing all these frame and suspension shots because I've been considering one of these as another dropped custom project...using a modified stock frame. Then again, I could just build my first full frame and bash/scratch a full drivetrain. Your pictures give very accurate representation of what the kit offers in terms of suspension options, whether one choses stock, raised, or dropped. Again, very nice work! Edited April 16, 2014 by Skydime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Body parts in primer And after removing the mold/seem lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjc99 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Kyle, the actually hitch part with the ball is not, that is from Scene's Unlimited, the bar is included in the kit and molded as a part of the frame Oh ok, that drop hitch looks cool on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 And more work on the engine, its not finished yet, just to point that it gets installed on the frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 That is flippin' cool. When you opened that box last Saturday and we took a look, well I was sold. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 yeah I'll hafta have a couple of these to start with... SO MANY Possibilities!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Soooo nice. Can't wait to get mine. Ordered it on Saturday from HK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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