Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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LOOKS REALLY GOOD!!! :thup:
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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it will settle at least that much once all the sheetmetal and everything is on there. looks good
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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Finally got back in the garage again this week and finished the frame notch. Section is boxed and fully welded.

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1970 F100 "Marvin 2" - Crown Vic IFS, 302, C4 (work in progress)
1970 F250 "Leonard" - 302, C6 (project in waiting)
1971 F100 "Walt" - 302, 3-speed on the column (Sunday driver)
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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Major surgery scheduled for the cab; hope to get started next weekend:

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1970 F100 "Marvin 2" - Crown Vic IFS, 302, C4 (work in progress)
1970 F250 "Leonard" - 302, C6 (project in waiting)
1971 F100 "Walt" - 302, 3-speed on the column (Sunday driver)
2004 Mustang GT "Horse With No Name" - 4.6L, 5 speed (Retired daily driver / Friday driver)
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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Special delivery!

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1970 F100 "Marvin 2" - Crown Vic IFS, 302, C4 (work in progress)
1970 F250 "Leonard" - 302, C6 (project in waiting)
1971 F100 "Walt" - 302, 3-speed on the column (Sunday driver)
2004 Mustang GT "Horse With No Name" - 4.6L, 5 speed (Retired daily driver / Friday driver)
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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:woohoo: Let the fun begin! Be sure and post up when you start that wiring harness. That's in my near future too. Looking good!
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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Looking good. Those panels look familiar... :D
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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Couldn't pass up a good Craigslist deal...I bought a set of Crown Vic steel wheels for $100!! Tires are half decent on them too...

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1970 F100 "Marvin 2" - Crown Vic IFS, 302, C4 (work in progress)
1970 F250 "Leonard" - 302, C6 (project in waiting)
1971 F100 "Walt" - 302, 3-speed on the column (Sunday driver)
2004 Mustang GT "Horse With No Name" - 4.6L, 5 speed (Retired daily driver / Friday driver)
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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Nice build! I read all 7 pages lol.. :thup:
Too many projects not enough money!!

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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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You still have quite a bit of weight you will be adding to the nose. You might want to wait until you have it completely assembled before dropping it any more. All depends on where you want it to sit.
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Thanks guys! I am definitely going to wait until the front is assembled and the bed is back on before making any changes to the ride height. I found a site that sells crown vic drop springs, so I may go that route if needed.
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1970 F100 "Marvin 2" - Crown Vic IFS, 302, C4 (work in progress)
1970 F250 "Leonard" - 302, C6 (project in waiting)
1971 F100 "Walt" - 302, 3-speed on the column (Sunday driver)
2004 Mustang GT "Horse With No Name" - 4.6L, 5 speed (Retired daily driver / Friday driver)
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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I have the 1 1/2" drop springs from Eaton on my truck.
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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any more progress on the build.
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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I can't believe its been so long since I've done an update...I think its even more depressing to think about how little I've accomplished.

Here are some updates:

Bought a rebuilt 302 from a buddy. Small cam, 4 barrel, shorty headers. I painted up an air cleaner to match:
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I revisited my work on the front end. I welded in spacers for the IFS brackets and then boxed in the front frame rails:
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I fabricated some shock mounts for the rear axle:
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I am so close to being done with the frame / suspension part of this build. I hate that it has taken so long, but I am happy with what I've done so far. I need to drill and final bolt the rear crossmember (behind the gas tank), I just have it set in place at the moment. I need to weld the differential leaf spring perches in place as well. Once I have everything done, I plan on wheeling the frame outside for a cleaning and some touch-up paint.

I'll try to keep some momentum this time....
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1970 F100 "Marvin 2" - Crown Vic IFS, 302, C4 (work in progress)
1970 F250 "Leonard" - 302, C6 (project in waiting)
1971 F100 "Walt" - 302, 3-speed on the column (Sunday driver)
2004 Mustang GT "Horse With No Name" - 4.6L, 5 speed (Retired daily driver / Friday driver)
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Re: Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

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Looking good!! :thup:
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