Geeto67 Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-studebaker-m5-pick-up/6611211981.html I forgot the C4 vette suspension swap was a thing for a while. As long as we are suggesting full tilt projects like that one I like this one better because...well...it's a nicer looking truck: https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-f100-street-rod-project/6595786709.html still a huge project though. Makes me think of the Crown Hick HRG did. Cool project. I want this truck so much. https://www.motortrendondemand.com/detail/crown-hick-f100-crown-victoria-cop-car-body-swap-gets-up-and-running/0_wp2bg57z/ The one thing I hated about that project is that they shortened the already short bed, instead of lengthening and reinforcing the frame. Nothing more useless on a pickup truck than the bed space you don't take with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Otis Nice Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 ...I like this one better because...well...it's a nicer looking truck: https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-f100-street-rod-project/6595786709.html Strongly disagree, but that's just, like, my opinion man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 Damn now I want this!!: https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/6614650822.html Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 If you're truly looking at throwing $10k at a truck and build it up yourself (as opposed to buying one already done), you can't go wrong with an F100/Panther chassis/suspension swap. Thoroughly sorted-out geometry that's rugged/beefy with a huge aftermarket of replacement and hop-up parts for relatively cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 That thing is sweet, but even in the pics you can see a lot of rusty spots. Not to mention what mess is likely below that strategically placed undercoating paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 That thing is sweet, but even in the pics you can see a lot of rusty spots. Not to mention what mess is likely below that strategically placed undercoating paintRight. More of a joke, but a cool looking truck. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 If you're truly looking at throwing $10k at a truck and build it up yourself (as opposed to buying one already done), you can't go wrong with an F100/Panther chassis/suspension swap. Thoroughly sorted-out geometry that's rugged/beefy with a huge aftermarket of replacement and hop-up parts for relatively cheap.I have a line on one that is fully swapped, but it is full toy mode, not much truck use left. Can't decide if I want to go that far, but it sure looks fun. I would probably spend time making it a little more finished and comfortable, lol. I'll find the link. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 Tough to keep much bed usage with a big drop. This thing is ugly and rougher than I wanted, but the mechanicals are done right. http://www.classiccardeals.com/Listing/180428/1960-Ford-F100.aspx#lg=1&slide=10 I would clean up the interior, carpet etc... And try to make some kind of bed floor/fender wells over the axle. Of course full wrap or dip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 have you thought about an el-camino? https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1967-chevy-el-camino-restomod/6599967611.html Lot more hop up parts, lots of knowledge base for setting up handling on an A-body. https://battlecreek.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-ss-el-camino-clone/6599763707.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 I got u, fam. http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/738378771/overview/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 I got u, fam. http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/738378771/overview/ I hate it and love it at the same time. At least it's cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 have you thought about an el-camino? https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1967-chevy-el-camino-restomod/6599967611.html Lot more hop up parts, lots of knowledge base for setting up handling on an A-body. https://battlecreek.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-ss-el-camino-clone/6599763707.html That '70 is SWEET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 I think the ‘65 F100 in your original post is a great starting point. I don’t think you could duplicate that truck for the money, and it has a real solid drivetrain to sell if you decide to swap it. With the CV frame, you could easily do a modular motor and a budget turbo setup. Put on some deep dish wheels front and rear with a good tire and you’d have a hell of a truck within your $15k budget I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 I got u, fam. http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/738378771/overview/You found it Clay! End thread. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted July 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 May need a little help/advice. I found a 65 f100 that I like and at a great price. The only issue is that I'm having more trouble locating the suspension components that are readily available for a C10. I can do the crown Vic swap, but would rather have a more tunable aftermarket set up. ( See hot rod garage "hack the C10 market "). The QA1 setup is really nice. Looking at $5k for the f100 coilover set up with less support, vs $3.5k for the C10 setup with lots of aftermarket support. The truck price makes up for the cost, but maybe not the extra work. I do love the 65 front fenders though. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 no help on the question, but that does look like a pretty sweet driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 May need a little help/advice. I found a 65 f100 that I like and at a great price. The only issue is that I'm having more trouble locating the suspension components that are readily available for a C10. I can do the crown Vic swap, but would rather have a more tunable aftermarket set up. ( See hot rod garage "hack the C10 market "). The QA1 setup is really nice. Looking at $5k for the f100 coilover set up with less support, vs $3.5k for the C10 setup with lots of aftermarket support. The truck price makes up for the cost, but maybe not the extra work. I do love the 65 front fenders though. If you are a capable welder and halfway good at chassis work it might be worth it to consider a jaguar front and rear swap again. this guy did the front swap on an F100 and it didn't seem half bad, read the whole thread as there is some discussion on parts cost and such: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tech-week-jag-xj6-ifs-into-f100.571296/ here is the whole front end for $100: https://cleveland.craigslist.org/pts/d/jag-front-end-with-brembo/6607487152.html and a rear for less than $500: https://lansing.craigslist.org/pts/d/jaguar-independent-rear/6626963605.html The advantage of the Jag rear is it already uses coil overs in the rear from the factory (2 per side in the back for a total of 4). Honestly, all the custom F100s I see are some sort of suspension swap from another car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 If you are going the Ford route, you'll be doing a conversion, it's not worth the hassle to try and get the original setup somewhere near what you are going to want. The benefit of the C10 chassis, and in general with Chevys, is that the aftermarket is massive and has absolutely everything figured out and at a very reasonable price. We've built both C10s and F series trucks, actually we have both a '68 C10 and a '71 F in here right now, in addition to our '65 C10 shop truck and the ease of upgrades and costs of the Chevy platform are huge. Just is how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted July 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 If you are going the Ford route, you'll be doing a conversion, it's not worth the hassle to try and get the original setup somewhere near what you are going to want. The benefit of the C10 chassis, and in general with Chevys, is that the aftermarket is massive and has absolutely everything figured out and at a very reasonable price. We've built both C10s and F series trucks, actually we have both a '68 C10 and a '71 F in here right now, in addition to our '65 C10 shop truck and the ease of upgrades and costs of the Chevy platform are huge. Just is how it is.Part of me is glutton for punishment and says that this would mean that it would be more unique. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted July 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 If you are a capable welder and halfway good at chassis work it might be worth it to consider a jaguar front and rear swap again. this guy did the front swap on an F100 and it didn't seem half bad, read the whole thread as there is some discussion on parts cost and such: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tech-week-jag-xj6-ifs-into-f100.571296/ here is the whole front end for $100: https://cleveland.craigslist.org/pts/d/jag-front-end-with-brembo/6607487152.html and a rear for less than $500: https://lansing.craigslist.org/pts/d/jaguar-independent-rear/6626963605.html The advantage of the Jag rear is it already uses coil overs in the rear from the factory (2 per side in the back for a total of 4). Honestly, all the custom F100s I see are some sort of suspension swap from another car.That's almost worth picking up right away, in preparation for the swap! I'll have to read into it a bit more tonight. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Oh man. Don’t think just buy that stuff lol. That article makes it look like a cakewalk lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted July 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Well, after talking with some vendors at good guys, and looking at 100 c10's, I'm going to drive down and take a look at that f100. If there aren't any surprises, I'll be bringing it home. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Everyone builds a c10. There sweet an easy but too common Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 If you are going the Ford route, you'll be doing a conversion, it's not worth the hassle to try and get the original setup somewhere near what you are going to want. The benefit of the C10 chassis, and in general with Chevys, is that the aftermarket is massive and has absolutely everything figured out and at a very reasonable price. We've built both C10s and F series trucks, actually we have both a '68 C10 and a '71 F in here right now, in addition to our '65 C10 shop truck and the ease of upgrades and costs of the Chevy platform are huge. Just is how it is. I'm a "Ford guy" I guess, though I'm not really brand loyal. Currently we have (classic truck speaking) a '49 GMC Chassis (for sale I guess), a '49 GMC, a '52 Chevy 5 window, a '76 F150, and my '82 F100. I've also owned a '78 Chevy K10. I fully agree with what was said above. You can order everything but the VIN from LMC and build a C10 from literally nothing if you want. The Ford's aren't hard to work on by any means but the Chevy's have a stupid large aftermarket. Part of me is glutton for punishment and says that this would mean that it would be more unique. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk I definitely see more classic Chevy trucks than Ford. That's for sure. Everyone builds a c10. There sweet an easy but too common I too prefer the road less traveled. It definitely comes with it's speed bumps though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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