2000 Superduty long project

Hello to all who brave to fallow this project that might take some time to complete. So this is just to give you an idea where we are starting and what I am starting with.

PROJECT : (1) Take a crew cab LWB dually and add a supercab behind the factory rear doors. (2) Add 4 link, C notch and air ride at all four corners. (3) Design and build sub enclosure in supercab with full center console to run the length of cab. (4) Shave all handles and enblems, do necessary body work and prep for custom paint.

VEHICLE : 2000 Ford F-350 2wd CC LWB Dually, 7.3 powerstroke w/ 6 spd, Dana 80 w/ 410 grs, 19.5x6.75 wheels and 225/70R rubber (for now).

BUILDER : Rick Salinas (aka: Kandyman) AGE: 40 something. EXPERIANCE: 25 years as professional bodyman, fabricator, currently working @ "MAXIMUM ALTITUDE MOTORSPORTS" but mostly as custom paint specialist (semi retired). SHOP: At home for this build (std 2 car garage 20x25). EQUIPMENT: 80gallon 7hp compressor, Lincoln 180 mig, 14" chop saw, acs/oxy cutting torch and all manor of air, electric and hand tools.

Let the 2013 Summer "project n build" games begin!!!!

Now for the part everyone likes when coming to this site, at least it's the part I enjoy.
PICS: (1)-This was My truck as recieved from first and original owner 180k. He was suposed to have had a sponsorship from Budwieser for his circle track car and used this truck to pull the enclosed race trailer. (2)- While I have had this truck, I have added DJM front beams and drop rear hanger kit. Also just 5 months ago I got the 19.5 wheels and changed to '07 front, added '09 tailgate, rear bumper and tail lights also replaced back seat for dual buckets to match front factory pair. I also have a couple pics of the parts that I will be using to make this truck just a little longer but much more unique. (3+4)-Donor cab section, complete with doors and donor frame section. I have been waiting for warmer weather as to clean out garage so I can get frame inside and start the C notch, 4 link and other mods to donor frame before it goes on my truck. This should save me additional down time by combining the frame stretch with pre modified rear frame section of truck.

You've got my attention!

So been working on the garage and back yard getting them all cleaned up. Not sure what was worst, the jungle or the mini bodyshop/man cave attached to my house??
But on a positve note, ordered my wheels. So the big girl is gettin new Alcoa Classic's, now to drag the donor frame into the garage and start cutting, fabing, welding and grinding.

A short update, as of 5/01/13

Adaptors just delivered via UPS, and holly hernia they are effin heavy! The frame has aslo made it to the drive way, poor thing probably feels like the "Jefferson's". It has been trimmed of it's unwanted front 5 feet and all spring hangers and misc mounts. It is sharing the drive with my truck that has been relieved of her 19.5's which were sold to help pay for "6" new Alcoa's & adaptors .
Wheels may be in later this week, this would be great as I have been offered a position at one our local off road shops and will start Monday. Will post pics of everything as soon as I can.

I will defiantly be keeping an eye on this! Truck looks good already and like the direction your going with it.

Small world after all I remeber you from back in the day when you lived here in Del Rio with your single cab Ford good luck on your build sounds like it's going to be a fun project but based on your skills as a painter from what I remember it should be no problem for you.

I must apologize for not posting in quite some time. As most of you know, the family and job always comes before our projects and toys. Here is a quick shot of the new wheels and tires, pulled the emblems off also. Door handles will be next, but I see a clutch and tranny needing attention soon. So with that in mind, this will turn into a longer project than I had anticipated.