***Ford F650 Project***

[79 HUSTLER]

Finally got time to work on the new tow rig. Gonna be alot of work to get it complete but it is coming along nice.
First pic. is stock straight from the factory to my house and started tearing it apart the first day. (12-24-05)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/555ATT00008.jpg
Started with the rear suspension first, doing a 12" lift all the way around. Also after over a month searching everywhere for a dually bed I finally was able to find one at a dealership that was a brand new take off.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/555IMG_0077.JPG
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Well its a start for now. As soon as I can find a company that will make the front springs she will be drivable, nobody wants to make the springs now :yuk: . I will take the bed off next week and get that all painted then start shaving everything and have the truck repainted. I have started on making a new 180gal. gas tank so that the ones under the doors can be removed as well as the steps. Once everything is clear under the doors I will be making some steps simular to the Kodiaks but they will have two steps since I do not think that one is going to cut it.
The front differential should be here next month and as soon I a find a transfercase for the Allison I will be doing the 4x4 conversion. I will try to update as it is coming along if anyone is interested.
KELLY

[Charley]

lookin good kelly.... Ford has Chevy beat in styling on these rigs hands down.... all you need is an orange boat to tow behind it ;)

[79 HUSTLER]

[QUOTE=Charley]lookin good kelly.... Ford has Chevy beat in styling on these rigs hands down.... all you need is an orange boat to tow behind it ;)
QUOTE]
Thank god I bought the orange boat 3 years ago.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/555IMG_0042.JPG
:rollside: :) But time to change that as everyone has gone orange now :cry: :cry:
I wish the front of the cheby looked better cause it would be so much less work-avail. with bed and 4x4 on the chevy.

[Throttle]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/510/2610100_2290.JPG
Could not pass the chance to show this one for ya... :rollside:

[79 HUSTLER]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/510/2610100_2290.JPG
Could not pass the chance to show this one for ya... :rollside:
That one looks great, I have seen that a few. I was originally going to do a 6 door with the excursion back end but decided that I needed the bed more. Then once I order the truck the plan was to make it 6 door, but once the truck was delivered I was told the frame was to short to do the conversion.
What motor and trans is in there.
Thanks KELLY

[THATJEFFGUY]

Well its a start for now. As soon as I can find a company that will make the front springs she will be drivable, nobody wants to make the springs now :yuk:
Did you try Mac's Springs in San Bernardino 909.862.4811 ??

[MagicMtnDan]

Great looking truck and it should be a fun project. I'd like to see it step-by-step so keep posting the pics and info/story - I'll look forward to your installments :cool:

[Hardly Satisfied]

very nice , keep us updated with pics

[cosal]

Going to be a trick ride cant wait to see it when its finished.

[prosthogod]

Gotta Love The Orange-go Vols!!!

[79 HUSTLER]

Thanks for all the compliments, I will post pics as I go but it is going to be a slow project as I got way to much other crap going on and river season is soon.

[Cole Trickle]

Looks like it will be one bad ass tow vehicle!!
Question...
Are you going to cut the frame since the bed you put on is way shorter?

[02HoWaRd26]

No way the extra frame keeps people from smashing the pretty paint(well once it is painted)

[pixilatedpussy]

Looks great Kelly!!!
But orange is for.......! LOL! I luv ya baby! :p

[79 HUSTLER]

Looks like it will be one bad ass tow vehicle!!
Question...
Are you going to cut the frame since the bed you put on is way shorter?
Yeah, it will be cut down, I had just finished getting the height and centering then took the photo's. It's just sitting on railroad ties so there is alot more to go.

[79 HUSTLER]

Looks great Kelly!!!
But orange is for.......! LOL! I luv ya baby! :p
Don't you even start. :yuk: That reminds me, John was telling me about your thread you started, let me go look, forgot to check it out. You better have been nice or else...

[pixilatedpussy]

Don't you even start. :yuk: That reminds me, John was telling me about your thread you started, let me go look, forgot to check it out. You better have been nice or else...
Are ya gonna punish me????? :crossx: :crossx: :rollside:

[Rompn]

79 Hustler,
I'm down the road from you about 30 - 45 minutes. Let me know if you need a hand with anything as I have a plasma cutter and a welder collecting dust in the garage.

[little rowe boat]

Very nice, please keep posting pics as you move along.

[J540]

[QUOTE=Charley]lookin good kelly.... Ford has Chevy beat in styling on these rigs hands down.... all you need is an orange boat to tow behind it ;)
QUOTE]
Thank god I bought the orange boat 3 years ago.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/555IMG_0042.JPG
:rollside: :) But time to change that as everyone has gone orange now :cry: :cry:
I said you should have stayed with the all pink with blue pin,s. Then know one would have copied you, and it definitely would have stood out especially when you put the PSI on.........................I know I know pink is a little GAY but it fits and you'll stand out and get lots of Chicks. :D :D.
And bring my heat lamp back fag.

[JetBoatRich]

Nice shots :cool: look forward to the progress :cool:

[beer truck]

I just got my 650 out of paint a couple weeks ago, I think you will love yours. I took the easy way out, and ordered mine from Chris at f650supertruck.com in Ga. I thought about building one from scratch like you, but I'm lacking the skills and patience. Good luck with the project, and keep the pictures coming.

[79 HUSTLER]

I just got my 650 out of paint a couple weeks ago, I think you will love yours. I took the easy way out, and ordered mine from Chris at f650supertruck.com in Ga. I thought about building one from scratch like you, but I'm lacking the skills and patience. Good luck with the project, and keep the pictures coming.
That looks great, sure would have liked to buy one all done up but this way it will be exactly what I want. Looks bad ass though.

[79 HUSTLER]

Sending stuff out to get painted and powder coated, should have some info. on springs here soon then will post some more updated pics.
Thanks for all the interest, makes it alot more fun.
KELLY

[79 HUSTLER]

I said you should have stayed with the all pink with blue pin,s. Then know one would have copied you, and it definitely would have stood out especially when you put the PSI on.........................I know I know pink is a little GAY but it fits and you'll stand out and get lots of Chicks. :D :D.
And bring my heat lamp back fag.
YOUR ARE SUCH A HOMO :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[79 HUSTLER]

Are ya gonna punish me????? :crossx: :crossx: :rollside:
I may just give you another one of my specialty lap dances.. since I am such a great dancer and all. :idea: :idea:

[pixilatedpussy]

I may just give you another one of my specialty lap dances.. since I am such a great dancer and all. :idea: :idea:
Ummm..................let me think about that?????? :idea: OK! :rollside: :rollside:

[slingingsmoke]

Finally got time to work on the new tow rig. Gonna be alot of work to get it complete but it is coming along nice.
First pic. is stock straight from the factory to my house and started tearing it apart the first day. (12-24-05)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/555ATT00008.jpg
Started with the rear suspension first, doing a 12" lift all the way around. Also after over a month searching everywhere for a dually bed I finally was able to find one at a dealership that was a brand new take off.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/555IMG_0077.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/555IMG_0078.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/555IMG_0079.JPG
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http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/555IMG_0081.JPG
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Well its a start for now. As soon as I can find a company that will make the front springs she will be drivable, nobody wants to make the springs now :yuk: . I will take the bed off next week and get that all painted then start shaving everything and have the truck repainted. I have started on making a new 180gal. gas tank so that the ones under the doors can be removed as well as the steps. Once everything is clear under the doors I will be making some steps simular to the Kodiaks but they will have two steps since I do not think that one is going to cut it.
The front differential should be here next month and as soon I a find a transfercase for the Allison I will be doing the 4x4 conversion. I will try to update as it is coming along if anyone is interested.
KELLY
Why not just Bag it! http://www.keldermanairride.com/lift-kits/

[Rompn]

Update??? Pic's???

[79 HUSTLER]

Update??? Pic's???
Not much new right now but in the next couple of weeks I will get some major progress going and will post some updates. Most of the stuff I have been doing is not very noticable (moving brackets, welding holes, etc.)
Glad there is some interest and will def. post more pics as I go.
KELLY

[Rompn]

Not much new right now but in the next couple of weeks I will get some major progress going and will post some updates. Most of the stuff I have been doing is not very noticable (moving brackets, welding holes, etc.)
Glad there is some interest and will def. post more pics as I go.
KELLY
Sounds good. Let me know if you need a hand.

[79 HUSTLER]

Well I finally got time to work on the truck again after 4 months or so of it just sitting. There is alot of work to go still but I am hoping by the end of this month I will be able to start rolling it around town a lil bit. There is alot involved in getting this thing to look right. I have taken off all the steps, taken off both full tanks and replumed the wiring and lines for the new tank. I need to take of the air tanks and mount them under the cab so that they will not be seen. I need to mount the batteries under there as well and rewire everything with longer cables (not liking that part). Got alot more stuff to do but this will keep me busy for a few.
Here are the following updates, I hope there is still some interest:
These first photo's are of the bed frame that I made. The bed sits about 10" off of the frame so I needed to make some type of support to go under the bed. I did not like the way that I had seen most done which is using some 2-3" bar in just a few places, so I made another frame made out of the same channel as the original frame and placed it on top of the original. This will be the home of my new 100 gallon polished stainless fuel cell, and will also house a large compartment for air line, impact, etc. for the dunes.
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[79 HUSTLER]

Now the fun really begins, tearing out the front end. I am getting ready to lift the front end, I did not have much luck with getting a set of springs made that I would be happy with so I figured I would try something else. Once everything is done later on down the road I will probably go to a four link setup with airbags but that is going to take some time and lots of work so that will wait. Everything on this truck is so damn big it is a pain to take of anything. Yesterday I spent most of the day cutting off rivets that hold most of the brackets. The front axle weighs about 1200pounds on my scale, so hard to move stuff to mock up all by myself in a little garage...
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***notice the nice steep driveway that I get to work on, definately makes it alot more fun...

[79 HUSTLER]

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[Rompn]

I was wondering what happened to this project. Glad to see it's back in motion. It must be tough to have a brand new truck that you can't even use cause its under the knife. I'd go nuts. :rollside:

[Aqua Boogie1]

I like this kind of stuff, please give updates when possible!!! :cool:

[Mandelon]

Nothing says excess....................... like excess.
That's a crazy huge rig. What do you tow with it?
I think its definitely a wild ride, but is it remotely practical?
Is it like a show rig or is this a daily driver?

[atomickitn]

looks great keep posting pics...... have you asked morice over at off road unlimited , in burbank for asstince with you springs? he might be able to hook you up with somebody and he has hook ups for front ends and transfer cases.. :cool:

[79 HUSTLER]

I was wondering what happened to this project. Glad to see it's back in motion. It must be tough to have a brand new truck that you can't even use cause its under the knife. I'd go nuts. :rollside:
Definately back in motion, taking off some river time to work on it so it can be done for dune season. It really drives me nuts when I see the odometer and its and I have only put on 3 miles since I drove it home from the dealer.

[79 HUSTLER]

I like this kind of stuff, please give updates when possible!!! :cool:
Will do.

[79 HUSTLER]

Nothing says excess....................... like excess.
That's a crazy huge rig. What do you tow with it?
I think its definitely a wild ride, but is it remotely practical?
Is it like a show rig or is this a daily driver?
Excessive.....yeah a little. :)
Practical.... not at all, but that is what the other vehicles are for. :)
Show rig... will make an appearance at a few of the fun shows, but not full on show, more of a wow factor.
Towing... just boats and have just ordered a custom 53' santek stacker for the dunes that might weigh a little..

[Rompn]

Definately back in motion, taking off some river time to work on it so it can be done for dune season. It really drives me nuts when I see the odometer and its and I have only put on 3 miles since I drove it home from the dealer.
Only 3 miles! :eek: What's the payment on that thing a month?

[79 HUSTLER]

looks great keep posting pics...... have you asked morice over at off road unlimited , in burbank for asstince with you springs? he might be able to hook you up with somebody and he has hook ups for front ends and transfer cases.. :cool:
I did talk to him about springs but I could not get what I wanted. I will be calling him about a front end and transfer case as that will be getting started here shortly.

[79 HUSTLER]

Only 3 miles! :eek: What's the payment on that thing a month?
Almost a huge as the truck since it was on a 24 month loan. Luckily it is my company vehicle and the write off for comercial vehicles is huge so it got paid of around tax time... :p

[Rompn]

looks great keep posting pics...... have you asked morice over at off road unlimited , in burbank for asstince with you springs? he might be able to hook you up with somebody and he has hook ups for front ends and transfer cases.. :cool:
I just heard that the head mechanic over at ORU just left and started an offroad shop up in Santa Clarita. You may want to ask Maurice about this when you talk with him.

[trailerpark_tj]

Kelly,
Not sure if you still need springs, but you may want try Betts Spring in NorCal. They've done a lot of custom springs for us.
Betts Spring (http://www.bettsspring.com/index.html)
TJ

[79 HUSTLER]

Kelly,
Not sure if you still need springs, but you may want try Betts Spring in NorCal. They've done a lot of custom springs for us.
Betts Spring (http://www.bettsspring.com/index.html)
TJ
Thanks for the info, but I just about got everything fabbed up for my other method. I just received a call from a company that said they could make the springs no problem, but I just spent the last weeks cutting everything for this setup. Go figure..

[79 HUSTLER]

8/21/06
I was able to get some work done this weekend. Got the front subframe all welded up and then powdercoated. Since I was having a hard time getting springs I dropped the front hangers down to create my lift. I wanted to keep the weight cap. the same so this worked out great. Everything is made to just bolt up so incase I change things it is no big deal. The stock springs rode pretty good so they should be fine once I ad the King Kong shocks (it came with no shocks, so this should help even more). Now I just gotta do some measuring for my backspacing all the way around then add the tires...
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[mbrown2]

That thing is friggen huge....looks great!

[RitcheyRch]

Awesome.

[sleekcraft78]

Looks Pretty sick. Are you going with the orange to match the boat?
The rear shackle angle looks as if you hit a bump and its going to fold up past center and lock in the up position. How much are those springs going to move?

[SHOTKALLIN]

Looks like a code enforcement violation. LOL

[79 HUSTLER]

Looks Pretty sick. Are you going with the orange to match the boat?
The rear shackle angle looks as if you hit a bump and its going to fold up past center and lock in the up position. How much are those springs going to move?
I don't think that I will be matching the boat, but the orange will be simular. Working with an artist on some designs so I might do something totally different now.
The rear shackles are being redone, when I originally built those I did not take into acount how much the springs would open up with all the weight. So I have started on a new shackle setup that will be more like a f-250/350 where the shackle angles are up and not down. Definately a learning process for me on something this big.....

[79 HUSTLER]

Looks like a code enforcement violation. LOL
Other than being a commercial veh. in a residential zone I should be alright. Being that the GVW is so high I can get away with a much higher frame height than a normal truck. I will also be filling in the lights on the front and moving them to the bumper and doing something with the rear lights. I should be pretty legal..

[Sangerdude]

Arent the headlights too high, over the stock height, and what not??? Looks like a moving violation to me??? BUT....
WHO THE HELL CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SWEEEEEET RIG!!!!!!

[John.]

that truck is awesome. I want one!!!

[79 HUSTLER]

Arent the headlights too high, over the stock height, and what not???
WHO THE HELL CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SWEEEEEET RIG!!!!!!
I will also be filling in the lights on the front and moving them to the bumper and doing something with the rear lights. But there is different heights and laws for larger vehicles with higher GVW's, so I should be fine the way it is.

[79 HUSTLER]

that truck is awesome. I want one!!!
Thanks, this one will probably be for sale when it is completed :) :)

[BlackedoutF250]

Hustler, where did you buy the truck from, Im looking at buying one right now just not sure where the best place is to look for them. Any help would be awesome.
thanks John

[79 HUSTLER]

Hustler, where did you buy the truck from, Im looking at buying one right now just not sure where the best place is to look for them. Any help would be awesome.
thanks John
I got mine out of bakersfield at
Jim Burke Ford
2001 Oak Street
Bakersfield, Ca 93301
and my salesman (who I highly recomend) was
Ken Barnes 661 328 3600
Any ford dealership can order you a F650, just not all can order any motor. My local dealership could only order with a powerstroke. And another local one could just do a powerstroke and cummins. It just depends on what there shop is qualified for. There was only a handful of dealers in so-cal that could order the cat motors. I also went to...shit cant think of the name, they were near riverside I think, but they supposedly were the #1 dealer for F650's but they did not have there shit together at all. With the same exact truck their price was $18,000 more....
If I were to do it all again I would not of ordered half the options I did and would have ordered a longer wheelbase so I could add another set of doors. That is why this one will probably hit the market when completed.

[Rompn]

Looks awesome.

[79 HUSTLER]

Looks awesome.
Thanks, it is finally starting to take some shape.

[havasu haulin]

It would look cool if you could lower it, I know they lower custom semi's.Still a nice truck.

[79 HUSTLER]

It would look cool if you could lower it, I know they lower custom semi's.Still a nice truck.
Yeah, I have seen one lowered and it does not look bad at all, but this is for the dunes and desert so need it big and with 4x4.
There was an old 70's semi that was slammed to the ground on airbags that had beautiful body lines, large round fenders molded to some running boards like an 40's era truck, that was orange and grey to match the boat. I tried for months to find the guy to see if he was interested in selling, but no luck. :cry:

[piper]

The rig is looking good!!!

[79 HUSTLER]

Getting close to putting everything back together. Just finished the last few welds for the 128 gal. fuel tank. :eek: :eek: Here is a lil teaser till I get it rolling again
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2456IMG_2680-med.JPG
Taking tires in for mounting, 18' trailer for reference!!!

[Fast Freddy]

Getting close to putting everything back together. Just finished the last few welds for the 128 gal. fuel tank. :eek: :eek: Here is a lil teaser till I get it rolling again
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2456IMG_2680-med.JPG
Taking tires in for mounting, 18' trailer for reference!!!
SWEET!!!

[dumbandyoung]

Getting close to putting everything back together. Just finished the last few welds for the 128 gal. fuel tank. :eek: :eek: Here is a lil teaser till I get it rolling again
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2456IMG_2680-med.JPG
Taking tires in for mounting, 18' trailer for reference!!!
128 fuel tank? Shiat!! haha thats almost 4 bills to fill up:D
did you order those tires from the military?

[79 HUSTLER]

128 fuel tank? Shiat!! haha thats almost 4 bills to fill up:D
did you order those tires from the military?
Nope, they are for heavy equipment (dozer, earthmover, etc). 12,300#'s capacity on each.... Should ride great :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[dumbandyoung]

Nope, they are for heavy equipment (dozer, earthmover, etc). 12,300#'s capacity on each.... Should ride great :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
hahhaha
more like bumpity bump bump rattle rattle bump on down the high way.:D
are you gonna leave it orange or??.

[dumbandyoung]

never mind...i read up. haha

[Sangerdude]

Shiat! Dont matter where you go with that thing....you will always be Parkin Lot Pimpin in that big dawg!
Keep the pics flowin!

[79 HUSTLER]

After about a month of grinding/welding/sanding/smoothing the frame is all painted for now. Just got to wet sand and polish next week then everything will be going back together. Had to fill 86 holes total. Welded and smoothed on both sides :D :D Not fun.....
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Getting closer

[Aqua Boogie1]

Very nice, can't wait to see the finished product.:D

[seanv]

very cool project!! lookin forward to the finish

[79 HUSTLER]

very cool project!! lookin forward to the finish
Thanks, I'm looking forward to it also.. Almost two years (may) since I first ordered the truck. :D

[MR.rvrluvr]

beautifull job on the frame rails, I had to do the same on my Peterbilt when I changed the suspension....very time consuming...but well worth it....

[ovrkll77]

Besides the fealing of knowing you built it, was there a big benefit in buying one that hasn't already been converted. I'm asking because i'm trying to buy one

[79 HUSTLER]

Besides the fealing of knowing you built it, was there a big benefit in buying one that hasn't already been converted. I'm asking because i'm trying to buy one
When I ordered this almost two years ago they were not as popular as now and very hard to find done. I could have paid a shop to do it much quicker but I would be around $50,000-$60,000 lighter in the wallet.. My joy is building more than driving it, and my guess would be as soon as its done it will be sold and then on to the next project. :D :D

[79 HUSTLER]

Well it is almost drivable now. Just got to finish welding the hitch and receiver then get the shocks done and ladder bars that that will be it till winter time.... Then the 4x4. Pretty much had to rewire the whole truck so that everything was longer. Put all new air lines on as everything was relocated and hidden. All the air tanks/ batteries/lines/hoses were moved so they were hidden.
Now just time to enjoy it for a few and get any bugs out so I can take it to the river for the summer...
Finished the fuel tank... 128 gallons should give me some range...
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A little size differnce.. f-250 with 3" and 33"s....
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The proud new owner.....
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[DAVEO]

Nice ride. That thing is sick......:D :D

[n8dawg]

Bad Fukin ASSSS!

[John.]

This is one really awesome truck.

[dumbandyoung]

that thing is sick

[hoolign]

Nice work. Did you make templates of the custom pieces you made? Would be a great way to sell and offset the build costs a bit.. Nice rig!

[Uniqueperformancewest]

Looks freaking sick, hows she ride cuz mine rides like shit lol!!!!
John
Unique Performance West, Inc.

[79 HUSTLER]

Bad Fukin ASSSS!
Nice ride. That thing is sick......:D :D
This is one really awesome truck.
Great Job! Gotta love a good project!!!!
that thing is sick
Thanks guys, cant wait to start using it... :D :D

[79 HUSTLER]

Nice work. Did you make templates of the custom pieces you made? Would be a great way to sell and offset the build costs a bit.. Nice rig!
I did take notes of everything I did so I could recreate another one very easily. I will be putting this one up for sale eventually and will be starting on another so that should make it easier..

[79 HUSTLER]

Looks freaking sick, hows she ride cuz mine rides like shit lol!!!!
John
Unique Performance West, Inc.
It rides 1000xs better then stock.. I drove it 100 miles home when it was stock and it was harsh.. Once I get the shocks and a few other things done it will ride even better... Gotta love the 3/4" to the bumpstop for the stock rear suspension-tons of travel:D :D ..

[unleashed]

Damn..thats badass!
Deano
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[seanv]

ok that is looking awesome! to put it in perspective, what size tire are you running?
very nice work!

[Baja Big Dog]

Men....
THE BAR HAS BEEN RAISED!!!!:D
I am a craftsman, and although I respect and appreciate someones ability to buy a truck like this I have the utmost respect for some that build this himself as you did........
My hats off to you!!!!:D

[79 HUSTLER]

Found this on the web last night :D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=30391&stc=1&d=1178642321
Nice, just needs the lift now.. Seen one like that simular in vegas but had about the same sized lift as mine...

[79 HUSTLER]

Damn..thats badass!
Deano
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Thanks Deano, I know you see these all the time at Glamis... :D

[79 HUSTLER]

ok that is looking awesome! to put it in perspective, what size tire are you running?
very nice work!
Thanks. They are 445/65/22 which measure out to 46"/18". Was originally going to go with 54" tires, still might for shows and what not.. :D

[79 HUSTLER]

Men....
THE BAR HAS BEEN RAISED!!!!:D
I am a craftsman, and although I respect and appreciate someones ability to buy a truck like this I have the utmost respect for some that build this himself as you did........
My hats off to you!!!!:D
Thanks man, People always ask who/where did it and never believe it was done in the driveway (nice and sloped on top of that) then they can never believe that I did all the work being 26.. :D :D They best part for me is I only sent out one thing, the bed to be sprayed as I did not want to piss off the neighborhood more than I already do... Thanks for the words, it feels great..

[crispy71]

I also am looking to do the same truck would you suggest the air ride in the rear? what is the cab to axle length? I am looking to do only the bed for know wich shouldnt be that difficult? (any welding or just drilling new holes for the suspension mounts) do you also reccomend the option for the battery boxes under the pass side cab? they say it is an option.
thx,
chris
coldmarineair.com:idea:
Mobiletheatre@hotmail.com

[hazard]

Very cool! I love custom trucks!
That rear driveshaft is rediculous though, you going to put a "strap" around that to keep it in place if it blows?
Do you still have the transfer case in there? (did it ever even have one being an F-650?) The angle seems extreme for a front shaft. Sorry for all of the comments, just really curious! I love this stuff.
*EDIT:* After looking at the picture a little closer, it appears that you have something holding that rear shaft.