Hello from Michigan!
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Hello from Michigan!
Hello everyone, I am Jeff, and am new to the Fordification website. "First time writer, longtime viewer" I am from Lake Somerset Michigan, I am the assistant shop manager for Paul's High Performance out of Jackson Michigan.
After many years of waiting, I have recently purchased my second "bump". It's a 1972 360 V8 Automatic Longbox, 2 wd. The color is a light yellow, and seems to appear, as the original. I purchased the truck from the second owner, whom brought it to Michigan. It spent the first several years on the Naval base in Virginia. All in all, the truck is "mint" for being a Michigan truck. Very minimal rust, and seems to run out very well. I am very very excited about my new baby. Future plans include a Ford Racing 5.0L Boss engine from the 2011-12 Mustang model year. The body will remain stock appearing, with modifications planned on "lowering" the suspension slightly and keep with an old skool theme body and stance.
I have enjoyed the many hours I have spent looking through all of the members "project pages & pics" which are all very very interesting and informative.
This website appears to be built up from a great group of "grass-roots" get it done kind of people, and I am excited to join and be a part of it. I will post pics of my baby, and soon as I get them downloaded. Looking forward to chatting with you all, and hopefully if I get myself in a pinch with my build, the advice will be there! Cheers!
After many years of waiting, I have recently purchased my second "bump". It's a 1972 360 V8 Automatic Longbox, 2 wd. The color is a light yellow, and seems to appear, as the original. I purchased the truck from the second owner, whom brought it to Michigan. It spent the first several years on the Naval base in Virginia. All in all, the truck is "mint" for being a Michigan truck. Very minimal rust, and seems to run out very well. I am very very excited about my new baby. Future plans include a Ford Racing 5.0L Boss engine from the 2011-12 Mustang model year. The body will remain stock appearing, with modifications planned on "lowering" the suspension slightly and keep with an old skool theme body and stance.
I have enjoyed the many hours I have spent looking through all of the members "project pages & pics" which are all very very interesting and informative.
This website appears to be built up from a great group of "grass-roots" get it done kind of people, and I am excited to join and be a part of it. I will post pics of my baby, and soon as I get them downloaded. Looking forward to chatting with you all, and hopefully if I get myself in a pinch with my build, the advice will be there! Cheers!
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Re: Hello from Michigan!
Jeff,
from choo-choo town.
My ex was from the Jackson / Concord area. I got to see "terrible Ted's Bronco's while up there one time.
Sounds like an awesome start of a truck too.
from choo-choo town.
My ex was from the Jackson / Concord area. I got to see "terrible Ted's Bronco's while up there one time.
Sounds like an awesome start of a truck too.
Jeff
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=46251
SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
2008 Ford Escape 4 x 4
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=46251
SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
2008 Ford Escape 4 x 4
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Re: Hello from Michigan!
Hello from your Wisconsin neighbor.
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Re: Hello from Michigan!
Welcome from North Carolina.
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Re: Hello from Michigan!
from Texas!
Bill
1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
1970 F-250 4x4 highboy ranger 390 V8, 4spd
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1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
1970 F-250 4x4 highboy ranger 390 V8, 4spd
2012 F-350 PSD FX4 LWB CC lariat, white
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Re: Hello from Michigan!
Basketcase, Yea we have done quite abit of work on Ted's V10 Super-duty, here at the shop, pretty bad a** truck!
I grew up in Hanover, so I also "grew" up knowing Ted and his wild rides!
I grew up in Hanover, so I also "grew" up knowing Ted and his wild rides!
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Re: Hello from Michigan!
from Georgia!
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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Re: Hello from Michigan!
Agreed, all of his trucks are like that! Loved the zebra B2 he had there. No better advocate for the sportsman either.
Although he don't like our current prez...
Also remember seeing my first pheasant there, beautiful country for sure.
Although he don't like our current prez...
Also remember seeing my first pheasant there, beautiful country for sure.
Jeff
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=46251
SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
2008 Ford Escape 4 x 4
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=46251
SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
2008 Ford Escape 4 x 4
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Re: Hello from Michigan!
Welcome aboard to a great site, I am in Tehama County Northern Ca. I have adult grand kids and greats out your way.
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8