1986F150Six Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Man that thing is jacked! I had a dream about this last night. I saw Big Blue from a distance and he was way up in the air. Then, when I got closer, I realized he was sitting on scaffolding, tires dangling in the breeze. No idea why I had that dream, or nightmare, but it sure fit in. Well, Big Blue has been on the lift for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Man that thing is jacked! I had a dream about this last night. I saw Big Blue from a distance and he was way up in the air. Then, when I got closer, I realized he was sitting on scaffolding, tires dangling in the breeze. No idea why I had that dream, or nightmare, but it sure fit in. Well, Big Blue has been on the lift for quite some time. Sorta - all four tires are touching the ground but I don't take the weight completely off the lift 'cause the lift arms might move. So yes, he's been on the lift for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac79 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Man that thing is jacked! I had a dream about this last night. I saw Big Blue from a distance and he was way up in the air. Then, when I got closer, I realized he was sitting on scaffolding, tires dangling in the breeze. No idea why I had that dream, or nightmare, but it sure fit in. Gary, I think you need a break from the trucks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Gary, I think you need a break from the trucks... Probably. I'll mow this afternoon. Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Man that thing is jacked! I had a dream about this last night. I saw Big Blue from a distance and he was way up in the air. Then, when I got closer, I realized he was sitting on scaffolding, tires dangling in the breeze. No idea why I had that dream, or nightmare, but it sure fit in. Gary, I think you need a break from the trucks... Thanks guys, I expect the truck to drop down an inch or two with the drivetrain in. I'm 6'4" tall and the top of the cab is almost 7'. So it's definitely up there. As for Florida, Jim is correct, things grow like wild here. Nature, the crime rate, the amount of people moving here, the cost of living, the median housing cost, etc. The only thing that seems to grow poorly here are the amount of people with manners and agriculture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Thanks guys, I expect the truck to drop down an inch or two with the drivetrain in. I'm 6'4" tall and the top of the cab is almost 7'. So it's definitely up there. As for Florida, Jim is correct, things grow like wild here. Nature, the crime rate, the amount of people moving here, the cost of living, the median housing cost, etc. The only thing that seems to grow poorly here are the amount of people with manners and agriculture. Well some things have happened. I decided to put the bed back on the truck for the sake of seeing it look more complete and hopefully providing motivation to get it done. Let me tell you, that worked 100%. I am so ready to get this truck going. I received my factory XLT emblems a few days ago, and today was the install day. The XLT script on the emblems has some discoloration, which fits the theme of the truck since the paint is rough and so are all the body panels. I have the firewall brace from JBG on the way, as well as some sound deadening for the firewall. Once that stuff is in and installed, I'll put the dash and everything else back in and that should be the last time it has to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Well some things have happened. I decided to put the bed back on the truck for the sake of seeing it look more complete and hopefully providing motivation to get it done. Let me tell you, that worked 100%. I am so ready to get this truck going. I received my factory XLT emblems a few days ago, and today was the install day. The XLT script on the emblems has some discoloration, which fits the theme of the truck since the paint is rough and so are all the body panels. I have the firewall brace from JBG on the way, as well as some sound deadening for the firewall. Once that stuff is in and installed, I'll put the dash and everything else back in and that should be the last time it has to come out. It is coming together nicely, Shaun! I think that inspiration is going to make a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 It is coming together nicely, Shaun! I think that inspiration is going to make a big difference. I agree! And I'm really starting to run out of things to do before I start focusing on the drivetrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Finally have a rear bumper once again. Just need to clean it up a little more, rust proof the inside, re-caulk the step plate and she'll be good to go. Hopefully in the next few weeks my RSK will be in and I can start putting the truck back on all four wheels. Then I can start work on drivetrain things! What kind of caulk did you use on the bumper step plate? Finally have a rear bumper once again. Just need to clean it up a little more, rust proof the inside, re-caulk the step plate and she'll be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 What kind of caulk did you use on the bumper step plate? 3M All Around Sealant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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