War Pig Version 12

[Grendel]

So I know it's goofy but I've been looking for a shifter for this thing for a while.

Most are really expensive and don't do what I want:

Right Hand Dash Mounted Shifter for Allison 1000 & 2000 Transmission | Mill Supply, Inc.

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[Grendel]

been trying to figure out a brake controller that looks factory in this for a while. I think I am in love:

Tekonsha Prodigy® iD Electronic Bluetooth Brake Controller, Proportional/ Timed, LED 90920

The Prodigy iD is a first of its kind brake controller that seamlessly integrates a color LED display into your vehicle's dash providing easy-to-read diagnostics and alerts. Once installed, enjoy fingertip control using the rotary knob to easily adjust se

www.towuniverse.com

 

[rockota]

been trying to figure out a brake controller that looks factory in this for a while. I think I am in love:

Tekonsha Prodigy® iD Electronic Bluetooth Brake Controller, Proportional/ Timed, LED 90920

The Prodigy iD is a first of its kind brake controller that seamlessly integrates a color LED display into your vehicle's dash providing easy-to-read diagnostics and alerts. Once installed, enjoy fingertip control using the rotary knob to easily adjust se

www.towuniverse.com

looks like they finally caught on to what RedArc has been doing Tow Pro Electric Brake System | REDARC Electronics

 

[Grendel]

looks like they finally caught on to what RedArc has been doing Tow Pro Electric Brake System | REDARC Electronics

those are nice, too. Cheaper than the Tekonsha, but I didn't see a Bluetooth app?


No ones aint got no times to be dinking around with if/and/then menus on a wittle itty bitty screen.

 

[350TacoZilla]

I don't see an issue with that shifter. Looks military\industrial but that's not a bad thing with this truck is it?

 

[Grendel]

I don't see an issue with that shifter. Looks military\industrial but that's not a bad thing with this truck is it?

Nope, looking for simple.

 

[Grendel]

Ordered the twin sticks for the NP205. JB talked me into twins, he stated a single cable shifter would not work that well... and I need about 120" of cable.

Cable shifter, Flush Mount Double, Ford NP-205 P/N BUGFM205F

Shown with optional billet knobs Stainless steel, lightweight, flush mounted twin-stick cable shifter. (GM version show in picture) 304 stainless laser cut parts. 303 stainless CNC machined parts. Shifters pivot on bronze bushings that are press-fit and reamed to size. Stainless steel pivot...

jb-custom-fabrication.myshopify.com

All stainless, all the time.

 

[Grendel]

Cowl is repaired and shaved.

 

[Grendel]

So, the reason why I didn't want to get into body work is rearing it's head. We're 6 months into rot repair. Almost done, but still have to fix the bed. Finally building the 4" down pipe and exhaust, and the dog house, IE, not doing rot repair.

Also made hood repair panels, since all 5 "mint" hoods I bought for this were rottted in the hood latch area.

Seats are final mounted and we swapped out a right side wiring harness into the left seat to remove the memory modules that would not work without an XT5 body control module.

I am noodling on the grill... so far, do not like either one with the 68 headlight bezels we cleaned up. The new Holley LED headlights that look like incandescent may change the look.

Headlights - Holley

www.holley.com

 

[Grendel]

Doing the power windows and door lock kits this weekend.
We designed the door lock system to work when you pull the handles or hit the button, so there will be no door lock pulls anywhere on the door cards. We bought small black billet, back lit window switches, these: 99021-B BLACK ANNODIZED BILLET BMW STYLE SWITCHES | Electric Life Power Window Systems & Accessories

 

[WaterH]

I kind of like the vertical “teeth” grill. But I have to say I like the other grill better with the headlights. Maybe if you got/made different headlights/bezels. Be cool if they hidden like the old Camaros. Probably add six months to the build. Lol.

 

[Grendel]

Be cool if they hidden like the old Camaros. Probably add six months to the build. Lol.

Not in the cards.. and this shit's moving faster than 99% of the builds out there... who the fuck are you to cast aspersions?

 

[WaterH]

Not in the cards.. and this shit's moving faster than 99% of the builds out there... who the fuck are you to cast aspersions?

Not casting aspersions. And yes, my build holds the record for slow. I’m actually amazed that you are doing two cool builds at the same time. My point was rotating lights or covers is a lot more complicated than it would first appear. It would add six months to my build for sure. In reality, probably hard to make it look right on that body style.

 

[Grendel]

Not casting aspersions. And yes, my build holds the record for slow. I’m actually amazed that you are doing two cool builds at the same time. My point was rotating lights or covers is a lot more complicated than it would first appear. It would add six months to my build for sure. In reality, probably hard to make it look right on that body style.

Sorry, I was grumpy yesterday. Tired of 6 builds, want one I can just drive.

 

[WaterH]

Sorry, I was grumpy yesterday. Tired of 6 builds, want one I can just drive.

Pinky and War pig are yours, correct? The other four are customers I assume. If not, threads?

 

[Java230]

I think hoizantal grill looks better with those lights. But teeth grill probably fit thr truck better.

 

[Grendel]

Pinky and War pig are yours, correct? The other four are customers I assume. If not, threads?

Pinky
Big Ugly the 2nd
WC53
Vulva
VulvaFour
Audie
Dodge Ram 2500
Mini Cooper

(no particular order)

Are all mine. They have threads here.

Dog house is done, hood hinge mounts are modified to get the proper kick up. No idea why folks thought the original hinge mounts needed a .5" nut.

Woke up with a twingy back today.

 

[Grendel]

Oh and I like the horizontal grill with the OEM head light bezels that are rare as fawk. I like the other grill better, on it's own.

 

[Grendel]

More pics of today.

 

[Grendel]

Moar!

 

[WaterH]

You‘ll have a lot of cool toys when the projects are done, but I predict this is going to be your daily.

 

[Winchested]

Going to be freaking wicked when done. My fav IH body style.

 

[Grendel]

Thing is, this is where I start to hate the decision for good paint. It looks like something right now

I will get it running and driving, then take it completely apart, after I get all the body gaps to 1/8" thick.

I'll have it apart for 8 months, while I paint it all. It will go back to a pile of parts. This, in my head, is when most projects are at risk of being cannibalized or just sold off.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

That cowl came out awesome.

 

[CDA 455 II]

Grendel
Would you be able to measure the WSM to WSM of that front axle?

 

[shortbus4x4]

Wow, that looks awesome.

 

[Grendel]

Grendel
Would you be able to measure the WSM to WSM of that front axle?

You know that's a non big-boy, 2013+ F350 front, right? The dually spacers are long gone and we used SRW hubs/brakes. So, 74.5" WMS to WMS.

I think it's about perfect for this truck, with the rim offset.

Wow, that looks awesome.

Thanks. Means a lot coming from you. Please find me another :)

 

[Grendel]

What I love about this body style: The rear doors are separate designs and the entire cab is 60's looking.

 

[CDA 455 II]

So; 74.5" WMS TO WMS without dually spacers.👍

Thanks for that bit of intel.

 

[Grendel]

About 300 hours in.

It comes down 3" and off the 41's, for 38's.

But I think we have a Big Ugly the 2nd.