Project "Autonomous" F-350

[seanpistol]

Guy sounds like a legend - RIP.

 

[patoz]

Sorry for the loss of your friend Mike! At least you were able to honor his last wish, and that's a good thing.

 

[Wilbah]

I am very sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a good guy. Prayers for you and for his family.

 

[pappawheely]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. It seems like the more people I talk to, the more I hear about cancer.

 

[Desert_Roaming]

I'm sorry for your loss Mike.

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

So sorry to hear about your loss. So true cancer sucks!

 

[Seabass]

Mike, so sorry man. Lost several family and friends to cancer. Such a hurt, such a scourge. It's great you were there to love him.

 

[njtacoma]

That last truck was quite a testament to your partnership.

Sorry for your loss.

Prayers for you and his wife.

 

[rayra]

Very sorry to hear about that. Cancer does indeed suck mightily.

 

[pappawheely]

Thanks for all the kind words and prayers sent. This just popped up on FB. Any Seattle Expo members looking for a nice OBS? Extra cab, 5 speed, diesel. :Wow1: http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5830544875.html

 

[IdaSHO]

Nice looking truck, but being pre-powerstroke the price a bit silly.

 

[Rot Box]

Man, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your friend


That's a pretty clean IDI!

 

[locrwln]

Nice looking truck, but being pre-powerstroke the price a bit silly.

Agreed.

Jack

 

[pappawheely]

No pics, but I got the subframe done today. Next is getting the fuel system buttoned up so I can drive it and then re-mounting the box. It's strange without Andy around but I think he is still watching over me.

 

[pappawheely]

Shot some pics.

The subframe sits on top of the factory frame rails. I ran a thin sheet of neoprene rubber underneath so it doesn't squeak. It attaches using the existing holes in the frame where the box was solidly mounted.



The subframe creates a single flat surface for the entire length and also facilitates the frame extension.



Back in the rust zone. I have to trim the rear panel to allow the frame to extend past the back of the box. It also needs the clearance to move as the box will articulate.