Hitch hikers guide to a FABO question post.

[clementine]

I have had an epiphany lately and for the sake of efficiency I’ll get right to it.

If you have a question for the FABO gurus, you will have a MUCH easier time if you connect your quandary to a picture.

Be it wiring or suspension questions, the kids on this forum like to see pictures of the problem.

I see folks spending 3-4 responses to a question just nailing down what the OP (original poster) is even talking about.



So do your fellow FABO guru a favor and give the visual cues.

In this case, feel free to respond with the picture of your choice.

 

[Icetech]

I have had an epiphany lately and for the sake of efficiency I’ll get right to it.

If you have a question for the FABO gurus, you will have a MUCH easier time if you connect your quandary to a picture.

Be it wiring or suspension questions, the kids on this forum like to see pictures of the problem.

I see folks spending 3-4 responses to a question just nailing down what the OP (original poster) is even talking about.



So do your fellow FABO guru a favor and give the visual cues.

In this case, feel free to respond with the picture of your choice.

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did you have to move the springs in a full 3" for those tires? 295s?

 

[ProjectBazza]

 

[clementine]

did you have to move the springs in a full 3" for those tires? 295s?

Ya, all the way in. 325/50 and room for more.

 

[A56]

it's all been said before and yet they still have no clue..

 

[Icetech]

Ya, all the way in. 325/50 and room for more.

damn man.. i have 10.5x30s and they look too small on my car couldn't bring myself to move the springs that far or cut up for minitubs

 

[clementine]

it's all been said before and yet they still have no clue..

The path to success can be bumpy.

 

[A56]

The path to success can be bumpy.

For kids..........certainly

 

[clementine]

damn man.. i have 10.5x30s and they look too small on my car couldn't bring myself to move the springs that far or cut up for minitubs

I know it’s a lotta work. Especially on a Fastback. Rear seat. Sail panels…to name a few, but your post is not hitting home with no pictures

 

[A56]

I know it’s a lotta work. Especially on a Fastback. Rear seat. Sail panels…to name a few, but your post is not hitting home with no pictures

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

 

[Icetech]

I know it’s a lotta work. Especially on a Fastback. Rear seat. Sail panels…to name a few, but your post is not hitting home with no pictures

My car is junk and doesn't deserve pics My main goal is once i get sick of the 4.57s and loud exhaust is to keep the car stock enough that i can make it a cruise with stock hubcaps and such

 

[clementine]

My car is junk and doesn't deserve pics My main goal is once i get sick of the 4.57s and loud exhaust is to keep the car stock enough that i can make it a cruise with stock hubcaps and such

Fair enough. But I love junk.

 

[33IMP]

damn man.. i have 10.5x30s and they look too small on my car couldn't bring myself to move the springs that far or cut up for minitubs

You wearing 10.5x30s on your 62? Did you move the rearend back? I've got 10.5x28s on mine, with room for 30s, but the rear is back an inch.
(Obligatory pic included).

 

[pa340dart]

Ok We have a pic.
What’s the question ?
Oops. A FORD NO questions allowed

 

[Vertex_Jeff]

Just make sure it is not a picture depicting the use of manifold vacuum, or a traction bar device! You dont want randos on the internet telling you how dumb you are!

 

[ProjectBazza]

Fair enough. But I love junk.

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Hey! A 1970 "bumpside" Ford! That's right up my alley!

I guess I, too, love junk!

 

[clementine]

Hey! A 1970 "bumpside" Ford! That's right up my alley!

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I guess I, too, love junk!

See? I didn’t know they were called bumpside! With an accompanying picture, it’s all so clear!!

Mine is a “sport custom” forestry truck with a 429/C6 configuration. I didn’t know they could come that way. Special order?

It’s an F100, but has some big azz leaf springs….id post a picture….but.

 

[clementine]

Just make sure it is not a picture depicting the use of manifold vacuum, or a traction bar device! You dont want randos on the internet telling you how dumb you are!

There, fixed it for ya

 

[ProjectBazza]

See? I didn’t know they were called bumpside! With an accompanying picture, it’s all so clear!!

Mine is a “sport custom” forestry truck with a 429/C6 configuration. I didn’t know they could come that way. Special order?

Honestly I'm not a fan of the "bumpside" moniker, as I grew-up with these trucks, and to my ears it all just sounds so..."trendy". But the younger guys call them that, so....

Anyway, I'd love to see the door tag on your truck, as the 429 wasn't offered in the F series trucks in '70. "Special Order"? Possibly, and while I've seen some pretty rare ones recently online, my guess is that the 429 was swapped-in.

Feel free to shoot me a PM, as I'd love to decode that tag for you!

(Edit: Oops! Forgot to add a picture! Example of door tag below.)

 

[clementine]

Honestly I'm not a fan of the "bumpside" moniker, as I grew-up with these trucks, and to my ears it all just sounds so..."trendy". But the younger guys call them that, so....

Anyway, I'd love to see the door tag on your truck, as the 429 wasn't offered in the F series trucks in '70. "Special Order"? Possibly, and while I've seen some pretty rare ones recently online, my guess is that the 429 was swapped-in.

Feel free to shoot me a PM, as I'd love to decode that tag for you!

(Edit: Oops! Forgot to add a picture! Example of door tag below.)

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I’ll do that when I get home. I’m on the coast at the trailer park waiting for poor Andre to get detached from his balls. Sigh.

It’s not a service offered by the park, the vet is a block away

 

[eekvonzipper]

Now Answer MY question!!!

 

[clementine]

Now Answer MY question!!!

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I believe you have an issue with medication. I would try to relax and like Samson allow your hair to grow to gain strength. But I’m no expert.

See? So much better with pics!!

Edit: information obtained from another thread using a child’s animation. For teaching purposes only.

 

[toolmanmike]

Hey! A 1970 "bumpside" Ford! That's right up my alley!

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I guess I, too, love junk!

Rusty would be all over those like a cheap suit.

 

[clementine]

Rusty would be all over those like a cheap suit.

Like this? Rusty is getting so youthful lately!!