I like the theme of your dad's truck, gives it some meaning, I'm sentimental.
"Because of the HUGE brakes it has to have a minimum of a 18" wheel. Cannot change that and also it needs a large opening in bumper for IC."
Could you do custom steel wheels? Probably not in budget...
I've been lurking for months.... Just can't hold it in any longer, THIS IS AWESOME! Ford needs to take notes on your piping. Before I go to bed, I check this thread. When I wake up, I check this thread.
I'm glad you seem to be feeling better, as well. Just curious, did the zinc help?
Turn the hole into an oil change pit. I'd bet $ thousands of us are lurking and excited to see continued progress, even if it is slow progress. I could stand a trip to 69 degree weather to assist in holding some clamps or something... maybe I could fetch bologna sandwiches or pbj if it is your...