Project SideOiler 66 F100

[CruizinKev]

wow killer project! looks great so far!!!

[ProjectSideOiler]

wow killer project! looks great so far!!!

Thanks!

Cab ready to go back onto completed chassis

[ProjectSideOiler]

This is where its at right now. Still a ton of work left to do but finally looking like something has been done.



Trying to do the complete truck for under 25k. Looks like it may be possible. A HUGE chunk of that was spent on the engine. Close to 50%

[Phantom_LS2]

This is where its at right now. Still a ton of work left to do but finally looking like something has been done.



Trying to do the complete truck for under 25k. Looks like it may be possible. A HUGE chunk of that was spent on the engine. Close to 50%

It may just be the angle of the picture, but how are you planning on changing out the oil filter?

[Tiger]

LOVE the truck, beautiful (and fast) work.

It might just be the pic but to me it looks like the engine is not centered (moved towards the left part of the pic..

It may just be the angle of the picture, but how are you planning on changing out the oil filter?

[68firebird]

I love the choice of truck and I really like this build thread, alot of pics and very detailed. thanks for sharing!!

[ProjectSideOiler]

LOVE the truck, beautiful (and fast) work.

It might just be the pic but to me it looks like the engine is not centered (moved towards the left part of the pic..

Andre, Yes you would be correct. I had just dropped the engine and trans along with the cab back on to chassis and jumped the gun taking the pic.
Also the engine is not level in the pic but it was the best pic I had to show the build. Thanks all for the kind words.

A couple pics when I was leveling it up.
The mounts are still not bolted up at this point, the cab is not 100% squared either. Kind of a test fit to make sure is all ok. Brake booster is only 1/4" from valve cover less gasket so I need to make a wedge for it etc. The intake manifold is also just sitting there... The tailshaft-rear needs to go to drivers side by about 1/2. crossmember not bolted in yet...

Its really a struggle trying to do everything yourself. Especially when dropping in the engine/trans or installing/removing the cab or bed along with a zillion other tasks. Its taking a long time trying to do it all myself to save $$ as do not have the funds to farm anything out. That includes, engine, trans, body & paint, interior etc. Also the weather here really sucks so doing any blasting, painting etc has to be on a few and far between nice day. Last night it was down well below freezing and its getting close to the end of May! lol




More updates soon. Getting a tad excited to actually hear it run.

[ProjectSideOiler]

After 10yrs of looking and debating with myself on wheel choice & purchasing a custom set of wheels I liked but not my real choice but by $$ I have finally found a set of wheels to go on the truck and to fit the rest of my theme.

A email was sent to Schott wheels to see if they could do it in a 5 on 5 bolt pattern. Its simply amazing the fast and personal response I rec'd this morning from Dave at Schott Wheels.

I still need to determine exact sizing, spacing etc but need a little help.

I now have a 15" wheel with major caliper clearance issues along with being very heavy. I was thinking on going to 17x10 & 17 x 8's. Also the 15" has such a poor tire selection.

I need a little help as I plan on Autocross with this truck.

I am afraid a 18" wheel would look too big? This is the wheel in question. Whats a good all around tire to use with autox in mind too?

This is the wheel. A pic from Dave and hope it is ok to use. Thanks Dave! I really appreciate all the time you have taken so far to help out especially when other companies just laughed at me.