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Thanks. I'm putting a lot of thought into the multi-functional design and "accessorizing", for the lack of a better term.

Here's the basis of the multi-purpose (including "bug-out") vehicle I'm currently building. The chassis is based on a 2008 F350 Cab & Chassis dually. Willy's Jeep FC170 "Patina Rod"

Thank you. I'll be going with a flatbed set-up that'll likely have accommodations for fresh water, a 5000-watt generator, a welder, and various other expedition-friendly tools. With the 165" wheelbase, it looks like I'll have about a 15-16-foot flatbed length. I have ideas on steering (not...

Fortunately, the FC pans look very straightforward, relatively speaking. I have done more extensive floor pan work previously; of course, they were time consuming because of my perfectionist tendencies. Here is the driver floor pan patch I did in the first Cherokee that my daughter & I started...

Thanks, oxfordcherokee. Much appreciated. I don't intend on showing the truck when it's done, unless it's something local and/or something falls in my lap. I'm building it the way I want, to drive & enjoy. Unfortunately, I don't have any extra FC grills (traded my last "extra - besides the...

Don't hold your breath...I think I mentioned that this build is more "crock pot" than "microwave" dinner. I decided to keep the cab on the stock frame until next year, as I plan on fixing the floors while it's still square (or close to it) on the original frame. I also need to figure out how...

Work on my truck has been on hold while I – with surgical precision (not really) – dissected the "Dan's Snowplowing" parts FC170. Some of the panels will make great wall art for a few friends, while other sections will provide patch panels for my FC. Upon a whim (and after doing...

Today was a busy day chasing after parts. We towed a 2003 GMC W3500 (Isuzu NPR) home today, minus the engine/trans & box, so I can harvest the tilt cab parts/brackets/hardware. Everything else will be sold. I also found a set of pretty inexpensive 8x200mm steel wheels with tires from a 2007...

Thanks for the input, Jim. Yes, I have looked at the dimensions/specs for the 4BT. Weight-wise, I'm not horribly worried, as the whole foundation is based on a significantly heavier Ford diesel driveline (e.g. - front coil springs are from a 2005 6.0L Power Stroke, which is 966 lbs. with oil)...

Well, after much consideration, I have decided not to use my low-mileage (94K miles) '99 XJ 4.0L/AW4/NP-231 for my build. If anyone is interested in the 94K-mile '99 Cherokee (XJ) driveline, I have listed for sale locally. I'd prefer to sell it complete, but will entertain breaking it up if...

It's been discussed amongst the FC crowd, but my steering box will be mounted on the inside of the frame (the GMC steering is on the outside). The GMC/Isuzu also has a funky linkage for the 2WD steering. Mine will be more traditional (relatively speaking).

Thanks Mat. If your average Subway employee can call his or herself a "Sandwich Artist", I'm going to dub myself a "Grinder/Sander Artist". One old body mount removed...only three to go (~3 hours worth of grinding with this one.) This set of body mounts would have interfered with the FC170...

Thanks, LPIII. I got a few of the OEM F350 brackets reinstalled (one spring seat, track bar bracket & steering stabilizer bracket). I used M12 (12mm) metric bolts for the spring seats to replace the factory rivets. After seeing pics on Jeep.com, I stopped at the dealership today to check...

Great thread! Nice work.

Well, I committed to cutting 3 of the 4 body mounts off the 2008 F350 frame, and will grind them flush later. No fancy-schmancy plasma cutter here; old-school Milwaukee Sawzall & grinder ******. The e-brake cable runs through the 4th mount, which will be partially removed later (a hanger for the...

I picked up my new (2008) front spring seats and track bar mount this week. I also made some more painting progress. Beauty is in the details, IMHO.

Today, I scuffed and finish-coated (minus knuckles) my Dana 60 front axle. Damned pretty, I must say. I also painted the new U-bolts for the rear axle (no pic). I got the 2WD spring seats removed, as well. 12 factory rivets = LOTS of grinding and hammering with a punch. I did find that...

Amazing deal! Nice score.

Thanks man. Much appreciated. More painting progress, slow but sure. Coil springs and axle/suspension brackets First top-coat is also on the Dana 60 front axle.

I have made some big progress (in my little world). First, my new DRW spacers are en route thanks to a couple local Jeep buddies, and will be in my hands this weekend or next week. I don't have a pic, but I finished the final coat of Eastwood Extreme Chassis Black on the front coil springs. I...