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V8TV 03-08-2015 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOPANTS68 (Post 595844)
Beautiful job on that tank man. That's not easy. Cool ass build.

Thank you!

V8TV 03-08-2015 11:46 AM

The Lightning chassis has a longer nose than the ‘69 F100 Ranger, so the next task was to shorten the front frame horns and create mounts for the 1969 bumper. The Lightning frame can be seen sticking out in this initial test-fitting photo from the beginning of the project.

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Ford_Lightn....14.14_071.JPG

After measuring, Adam removed the front of the frame horns and created a stepped mount that would attach to the bumper brackets.

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Ford_Lightn....22.14_001.JPG

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Ford_Lightn....22.14_004.JPG

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Ford_Lightn....22.14_010.JPG

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Ford_Lightn....22.14_006.JPG

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Ford_Lightn....23.14_009.JPG

V8TV 03-08-2015 11:46 AM

The lightning frame was also slightly lower than the Ranger, so the brackets were adapted to bring the bumper height to its proper position on the Ranger.

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Ford_Lightn....22.14_012.JPG

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Ford_Lightn....22.14_013.JPG

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Ford_Lightn....22.14_015.JPG

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Ford_Lightn....23.14_011.JPG

Once mounted and aligned, everything looks factory original and correct for 1969.

http://v8tvshow.com/1969_Ford_Lightn....23.14_014.JPG

AiiRaciing 03-08-2015 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8TV (Post 595790)

Such a rad build, I'm used to seeing the swap go the other way due to smog laws so this is a nice change

What's the plans for the mufflers, reason I ask is I just put a http://www.blackwidowexhaust.com on my 6.2lt and it sounds amazing

V8TV 03-08-2015 04:21 PM

We're building a MagnaFlow system for this truck. They will exit in a similar position to the original side outlet, but with duals all the way back.

grendel 03-08-2015 04:47 PM

very nice work.

V8TV 03-08-2015 05:41 PM

Thank you!

waynieZ 03-08-2015 06:51 PM

Looking good Kevin.

V8TV 03-09-2015 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waynieZ (Post 597801)
Looking good Kevin.

Thanks Wayne!

tones2SS 03-09-2015 04:55 PM

Good job guys!
Looks awesome.


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