Post by 74redcourier on Jan 22, 2016 20:15:47 GMT -8
Here is what I'm starting with.
Here's the stance and look I'm shooting for.
Here's a PhotoShop rendition of some of the things I'm thinking about doing.
I like the idea of creating a sleeper. Here's the plan.
1. Keep the stock red color, maybe even keep the original striping.
2. Lower the truck.
3. Install aluminum headed, roller 351W with C4 transmission. Have both and most all parts to complete.
4. Installing Ford 8.75" 3.73 locker disc brake rear end. I don't yet have it narrowed.
5. I'm thinking about using Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 15" wheels, which mount right up to Courier hubs and accept Courier hubcaps. I would have the front wheels narrowed to 4" and the rears barreled and widened to at least 10".
6. I would add a rocker panel to the bed in front of the rear wheels.
7. I want to shorten the bed in front of the rear wheels 3". This would make my '74 bed the same length as a '76 bed and make my truck 3" shorter than any 1st or 2nd Gen Courier on the planet.
8. I would remove all bedside tie down hooks.
9. I would modify the rear wheel openings to look more like the front by removing the skirted look of 1st Gen Couriers.
10. I would like to remove the vent windows and install one off custom glass. If this is not possible I will blackout the vent and window framing.
74RedCourier
Here's the stance and look I'm shooting for.
Here's a PhotoShop rendition of some of the things I'm thinking about doing.
I like the idea of creating a sleeper. Here's the plan.
1. Keep the stock red color, maybe even keep the original striping.
2. Lower the truck.
3. Install aluminum headed, roller 351W with C4 transmission. Have both and most all parts to complete.
4. Installing Ford 8.75" 3.73 locker disc brake rear end. I don't yet have it narrowed.
5. I'm thinking about using Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 15" wheels, which mount right up to Courier hubs and accept Courier hubcaps. I would have the front wheels narrowed to 4" and the rears barreled and widened to at least 10".
6. I would add a rocker panel to the bed in front of the rear wheels.
7. I want to shorten the bed in front of the rear wheels 3". This would make my '74 bed the same length as a '76 bed and make my truck 3" shorter than any 1st or 2nd Gen Courier on the planet.
8. I would remove all bedside tie down hooks.
9. I would modify the rear wheel openings to look more like the front by removing the skirted look of 1st Gen Couriers.
10. I would like to remove the vent windows and install one off custom glass. If this is not possible I will blackout the vent and window framing.
74RedCourier
