Rust Patch Panels

[eking66756]

Just registered. Found this site recently. Looks like awesome info and tech help. My 14 year old son and I have just started a full frame-off resto on a 72 F250 2WD Custom ( 390, 4speed, Dana 60, dealer-installed A/C)that belonged to my Grand Dad. Have lots of questions. Hope to get them answered here!

Rust - I am hooked up with LMC Truck that seems to have many patch panels except for the interior "kick panels" by the vents. Does anyone make panels for this area or do I need to fab my own?

Suspension - my boy wants to lower which is cool but I don't want the frame dragging and I don't want to be fighting tire clearance issues. Any suggestions on the easiest method to drop say 3" in back and 2" in front? What size wheel/tire combo/backspacing etc??? Any applications for the airbag systems I have seen? Any experience with these??

Thanks and I'm sure we'll have many more questions as we progress.

[FORDification]

There are no patch panels available for the kick panel area, those will have to be fabricated. No biggies, since they're just flat steel anyway.

There's a basic tutorial on lowering at the following link....it'll get you started:

http://www.fordification.com/FAQ-suspension.htm

[fordman]

i got a parts truck you could cut them out of. they look decent enough to reuse. and theres a couple of trucks in that yard in parsons. your in mulberry right?