Got a new project car.

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  1. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    The Mufflers are flowmasters.
    He made the "X" pipe.

    And don't worry abou the Fury. I took it out of the garage and washed it on Sunday. Went for a little spin.
     
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    tbirdsps New Member Charter Member

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    I'm split on your exhaust.

    1. I think it's very nicely done and having the turn downs makes it not obvious.

    2. I also like the exhaust boldly sticking straight out from under the rear bumper.

    See how I'm split. Bold or sneaky. I like both.

    How do you keep from sitting in the driveway and just listening? Oh yea, zero miles per gallon.:rofl2:
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    I agree totally with you. It was a tough decision.
    But in the end I decided this was the way to go. It's subtle, yet almost kinda sexy.

    And, yes, I got a little bit of the "Zero miles per gallon" action last night. My Buddy stopped by. And my neighbor across the street is the president of the local Mustang club. He totally digs it too. So he came over to inspect it.
     
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    tbirdsps New Member Charter Member

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    Any they way you have it prevents the cool chrome tips from scraping when you enter a driveway that has those drive over curbs. Actually a pretty smart move on your part.
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Got an appointment with the wheel and tire guy tomorrow (Sat) morning. Gonna get the car measured up for its new shoes! They said it'll be about a week for them to get here. I'll let ya'll know how it goes.
     
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    I always liked a beveled exhaust pipe exiting just to the rear of the wheel opening.......
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Alright fellas, my Guy across the street told me he couldn't get the America Eagle Wheels for three months.
    Well dang, that aint gonna work.
    Sooooooo I called my buddy down at the Wholesale Tire and talked to him.
    Just so happens they had a guy Order some American Racing Toque Thrust II wheels for his Camaro that were 15X7. The factory sent Ford Lug pattern.
    Guess who went down to the tire chop last night after work?:evilsmile:
    Did a little test fitting to see if they'd fit.
     

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    Stormin' Norman Well-Known Member

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    One high-heeled Ranchito! :rofl2:
     
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    tbirdsps New Member Charter Member

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    I was going to say what project car...it looks done to me then I noticed a couple of rust bubbles.

    Those wheels are sharp. Good score.
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    HAHA, yeah, a "couple" rust Bubbles.
    She's gonna need a loooooooooooooooot of body work.

    But, for now it'll be a great runner for a summer driver.


    And thanks for the kind word about the wheels. I can't wait to see it with rubber sitting on the ground.
     
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    Throw some mag locks and anchor it to the driveway. That's gonna be one pretty Rancherito.:thumbs2:
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Alright Fellas, snuck away on my lunch break.
    Here she is with the new shoes.
     

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    If you got it, flaunt it! :evilsmile: She's got it!(y)
     
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    Looks perfect! Right size wheel and tire......
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Thanks.
    The rear fendewells had already had the lip rolled. Otherwise we wouldn't have been able to get that wheel tucked in there. Went up from a 13 inch rim 15X7 is all she could handle!
    I am purty dang pleased with them.
     

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