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56pickup
08-11-2013, 09:15 PM
The Official Shop Truck of Sussex Rod & Custom is about to begin here in the next few weeks. As many of you know we are currently working on a 55 Ford Customline and when there is down time on that we will be working on the shop truck.

1965 F100
Plans so far:
-Crown Vic Front Clip
-Ride Tech Coilovers
-Triangulated 4 Bar Rear
-4.6 Dohc Mod Motor
- 6 Speed

Current State: Plan to keep the same paint and change the door art to our logo that we are designing.

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/62E82590-3113-4FD8-B72A-BE660E8E5DFB-6054-00000309F9C583BA_zps40bfec59.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/62E82590-3113-4FD8-B72A-BE660E8E5DFB-6054-00000309F9C583BA_zps40bfec59.jpg.html)

In its Stall

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/7074EB5B-A715-4F93-9869-7C2BCF68BE9F-6054-0000030A263F3BE2_zpse2d9693a.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/7074EB5B-A715-4F93-9869-7C2BCF68BE9F-6054-0000030A263F3BE2_zpse2d9693a.jpg.html)
waynieZ
08-12-2013, 09:56 AM
It should be nice Tyler.
rjsjea
08-12-2013, 10:59 AM
Good looking starting point
aggie91
08-12-2013, 11:06 AM
Looks like a great starting point.:superhack:
Ron in SoCal
08-12-2013, 11:20 AM
Way to go Tyler! I see you've been busy...
coolwelder62
08-12-2013, 05:37 PM
Very interesting Project.
56pickup
08-12-2013, 07:36 PM
It should be nice Tyler.

Thanks Wayne!

Good looking starting point

Not too bad. Needs floor work and since I cant stand trucks with bad cab corners I will fix those too lol

Looks like a great starting point.:superhack:

Thanks! Its going to be fun build


Way to go Tyler! I see you've been busy...

Been Crazy busy Ron. No time to much of anything with work. I should be able to keep after this thread. The 55 is coming along nicely but saving those pics for the big debut in spring :stirthepot:

Very interesting Project.

Nothing too crazy but forgot to mention there will be a power adder of some sort on the motor :thumbsup:
GregWeld
08-12-2013, 07:43 PM
Gotta watch this one!! Love a little patina!
56pickup
08-12-2013, 07:51 PM
Gotta watch this one!! Love a little patina!

Thanks Greg! I hope it turns out cool!
FETorino
08-12-2013, 09:21 PM
Me Likey:drool:

:cheers:
56pickup
08-14-2013, 03:01 PM
Me Likey:drool:

:cheers:

Thanks Rob! I cant wait to start workin on it!:excited:
jarhead
08-15-2013, 07:20 AM
subscribed :relax:
56pickup
09-16-2013, 08:04 AM
Picked up the motor over the weekend from a member on svtperformance!

4.6 stroked to 5.0 built for lots of boost

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/113F0EA0-84B6-4C8C-BFE3-6D64443161A2-610-00000033B14710E7_zpsae927025.jpg
waynieZ
09-16-2013, 03:57 PM
Nice!
NAPA 68
09-22-2013, 05:14 AM
You've been a busy boy. Hope all is well Tyler!

Tim
67XR7
09-22-2013, 10:55 AM
Picked up the motor over the weekend from a member on svtperformance!

4.6 stroked to 5.0 built for lots of boost

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/113F0EA0-84B6-4C8C-BFE3-6D64443161A2-610-00000033B14710E7_zpsae927025.jpg
--->:D
56pickup
09-22-2013, 07:46 PM
You've been a busy boy. Hope all is well Tyler!

Tim

I have been extremely busy Tim! We will have to catch up one of these days lol

--->:D

The modular mustang racing oil came in earlier this week along with canton full length windage tray and just picked up the crown Vic front clip while I was on my way to the GoodGuys show in Indy!

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/FB0D89B6-42FA-4014-8770-C451E9AA3808-257-000000084F7E2646_zpscdfb6c1d.jpg

Already steam cleaned it

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/2E9E85CD-95DC-44A4-AA45-FA957CBF26FB-2932-0000029D21B924CC_zps3da2cdb0.jpg
fleetus macmullitz
09-23-2013, 09:52 AM
http://bangshift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Goodguys_Nashville_Nationals_2013_studebaker_hot_r od_chevy_ford_hemi_rat_rod_truck_C10_F250_gasser_d euce_coupe_corvette_chevelle_mustang_camaro33.jpg

Sometimes the choice might be paint...or wheels. ;)
56pickup
09-23-2013, 01:13 PM
http://bangshift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Goodguys_Nashville_Nationals_2013_studebaker_hot_r od_chevy_ford_hemi_rat_rod_truck_C10_F250_gasser_d euce_coupe_corvette_chevelle_mustang_camaro33.jpg

Sometimes the choice might be paint...or wheels. ;)

That looks awesome!! Perfect Patina too!:D
Hatcher1986
09-23-2013, 10:12 PM
thats a really cool shop truck
56pickup
11-10-2013, 08:23 PM
Alright guys time to bring you up to date!

Got the truck torn down to install the front suspension

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/823_zps3d87d61c.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/823_zps3d87d61c.jpg.html)
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/832_zps79f594a7.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/832_zps79f594a7.jpg.html)

So long tired and worn out 352 and 4 speed

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/834_zps4d09ceac.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/834_zps4d09ceac.jpg.html)

old twin I beam

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/857_zps6d4d0902.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/857_zps6d4d0902.jpg.html)

Cutting out the old cross member was probably the longest part of the Crown Vic install

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/858_zps1f4e8414.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/858_zps1f4e8414.jpg.html)

Mock up

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/871_zps2dbdb9e4.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/871_zps2dbdb9e4.jpg.html)

Tacked and bolted in

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/003_zps9daf5f73.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/003_zps9daf5f73.jpg.html)

I cut the braces out from when Installed the CV cross member and welded in a tube up front to tie the frame together since there were no other cross members to keep the frame from twisting. I am very happy with the install and will finish welding everything in after being sent to the sand blaster.

on to the rear now

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/113_zps40baba73.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/113_zps40baba73.jpg.html)

Picked up some cheap weld draglites for mock up. Plan to use some of weld racings new wheels when its ready to go down the road.

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/001_zps9859fa87.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/001_zps9859fa87.jpg.html)


Plans for this truck have changed a little..... I have decided that instead of going towards the pro touring style I am going to turn it into a drag truck that I can compete in Hot Rod Drag Week with. My good friend will be doing the cage in the next few months. This thread can be move to the drag racing section now if needed. I promise to keep up with the updates! Some have pm'd asking if we are still working on the 55 and the answer is yes! It is coming along very nicely by the guy who is doing the body work. chassis will be sent out to be coated soon and the body is almost in primer




Intake also came in!

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af291/snowmo8/084_zps7a7568fb.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/snowmo8/media/084_zps7a7568fb.jpg.html)

Tyler