canyonryder
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Long time Lurker - such a great site and resource. There are several great Excursion builds on this site - I think I've read them all 2-3 times. Y'all have inspired me to share my current project.
Project X - or how to turn $20k in cash into a $10k vehicle.
I still remember when the Ford Excursion was first announced back in 1999. We HAD to have one. Naturally, we bought one the first year it came out. The subject vehicle: 2000 Ford Excursion XLT 7.3L 2wd. Over the next 18yrs it has served as the family Truckster and tow vehicle. Pulling the camper, and all manner of trailers.
Sadly, it had endured some physical abuse and has scars to prove it.
Rusty rockers.
Collision damage.
Not to mention several dents from minor mishaps.
With rust, body damage and 240k miles, we debated replacing the trusty X with a new shiny 4dr truck. We wanted a 4X4 since we’ve begun venturing off-road with our JK Wrangler and would like to do some light wheeling with our tow vehicle. After shopping, research and test drives, we concluded there just isn’t an adequate replacement for the X. So contrary to good sense and judgement, we’ve decided to restore the X and make it the expedition vehicle we want.
Since we wanted to convert it to 4wd and we needed body panels, it seemed obvious we should look for a donor vehicle. Donor to the rescue!!
Enter a 2002, 4wd, V10. This is it's good side - which works out, cuz we need the quarter panel. The 2002 is rust free, but the interior is RAGGED OUT. There's collision damage in the front right fender and door - we need neither. The truck runs well, the 4wd works and we drove it onto the trailer.
First order of business is for the donor to start donating. If you're gonna cut a hole, might as well cut a big one!
We'll be a bit more delicate with Project X.
Donor quarter trimmed up and ready for the first fitting.
First fitting - pretty close.
Almost ready for the paint booth. Getting a full re-spray!
More to come!
CR
Project X - or how to turn $20k in cash into a $10k vehicle.
I still remember when the Ford Excursion was first announced back in 1999. We HAD to have one. Naturally, we bought one the first year it came out. The subject vehicle: 2000 Ford Excursion XLT 7.3L 2wd. Over the next 18yrs it has served as the family Truckster and tow vehicle. Pulling the camper, and all manner of trailers.
Sadly, it had endured some physical abuse and has scars to prove it.
Rusty rockers.
Collision damage.
Not to mention several dents from minor mishaps.
With rust, body damage and 240k miles, we debated replacing the trusty X with a new shiny 4dr truck. We wanted a 4X4 since we’ve begun venturing off-road with our JK Wrangler and would like to do some light wheeling with our tow vehicle. After shopping, research and test drives, we concluded there just isn’t an adequate replacement for the X. So contrary to good sense and judgement, we’ve decided to restore the X and make it the expedition vehicle we want.
Since we wanted to convert it to 4wd and we needed body panels, it seemed obvious we should look for a donor vehicle. Donor to the rescue!!
Enter a 2002, 4wd, V10. This is it's good side - which works out, cuz we need the quarter panel. The 2002 is rust free, but the interior is RAGGED OUT. There's collision damage in the front right fender and door - we need neither. The truck runs well, the 4wd works and we drove it onto the trailer.
First order of business is for the donor to start donating. If you're gonna cut a hole, might as well cut a big one!
We'll be a bit more delicate with Project X.
Donor quarter trimmed up and ready for the first fitting.
First fitting - pretty close.
Almost ready for the paint booth. Getting a full re-spray!
More to come!
CR
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