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    EXD 350 - EarthCruiser on flat bed

    Having only a thin, firm mattress is the reason why I got rid of my cab-over pop-up camper. I never slept in the upper bed. I'm wondering if you could have a bed that drops down from the ceiling? It would probably make the roof section difficult to lift unless you had some type of assist. Not...
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    Some O.J. Reference: A Bronco Build

    I second what Hillbilly says about Atlas spring. Going fast means light springs, if you want to haul around camping gear, water, etc, the weight builds up fast. Camburg makes great stuff and I also recommend you check out Solo Motorsports, and Desolate Motorsports for Bronco suspensions. All of...
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    4x4 Sunrader Build Out

    I've always loved these trucks. The fact that it's a 4X4 is even better. Great job so far, looks great!
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    Cab bonding to bed pontificating please

    My cab&chassis has those reinforcement straps right behind the cab. It's in the transition between the taller frame section in the rear, and the standard cab section forward.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    OH, New Format. I need a cherry picker to pull the motor out of the Uhaul; it's going in the F250. I've been shopping for one for a couple weeks but didn't see anything that really floated my boat. So I called a friend to see if he had one I could borrow; since He did an engine swap on his...
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    Show me your "Adult" rigs and how you keep them running.

    Purchased with no engine for $300. Putting together a T-18 and 460 drivetrain for it.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Does anyone think this car has a vacuum booster on the master cylinder? https://youtu.be/nqmvMIZCkZ4
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    Leaf spring selection

    I will shop price on some things but not springs. Atlas springs are worth the money. On the big stuff, it's better to do it the right way, and do it only once. You won't save any money by settling for second best and doing it all over again when the shortcomings are revealed.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Brake boosters don't do anything to increase brake function, they just reduce effort. If you can push in a clutch, you can push a brake pedal without a booster. I converted my El Camino to manual brakes that could put you through the windshield if you got on them too hard. I'm not worried at all...
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Definitely going to brace everything. Here is the pedal assy. https://cmwraceparts.com/proddisp.php?pn=WIN5643-02 I had manual brakes on my El Camino because of the huge cam and it stopped just fine. It had a nasty 383 and auto trans. As long as you get the bore size and pedal ratio right...
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Still buying parts to swap a T-18 with cast iron bellhousing into the F250 in place of the C6. It will be bolting onto the 97 460 out of the Uhaul. I'm running a hydraulic throwout bearing so I need a stand alone pedal. Trucks of that vintage had mechanical clutch linkage so I can't use a...
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    One step closer to the manual trans conversion on the F250.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Thanks ericvs. When I bought the F250 it had some steel 16.5 rims on it. Since the choices are slim with 16.5 tires, I searched and found some 16 inch factory Alcoa's. I thought it was a smoking deal for $300 since they had some BFG mud terrains mounted on them with some good tread left. The...
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    97 F-350 CCLB build:

    I don't want to throw fuel on the fire but a shackle reversal will make it ride even better. :sombrero:
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Here is a shot of Heavy D in the blue truck dicing with another truck on the course.
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    Point Five Ambo Build

    Nice score Pat. I am a fan of the AGM's due to their durability.
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    37 or Bigger Tires

    I am interested about those 40's too. I've heard good things about them.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Yes I know, satire gets so lost on the internet. :sombrero:
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Just super noisy with generators and yard jockeying all night. Woke up in the a.m. and hoped I wasn't boxed in. At the mint today I ran into this guy who wanted to take a photo with me. Anyone know him?
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