1971 Ford F-250 with Secrets

1971 Ford F-250 Hiding 1997 Secrets - Frankenstein’s Monster

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Let’s be honest: No project that takes place in the garage is ever as easy as we think it will be. But that sentiment applies doubly (or triply, or quadruply) in the case of Scott Thoren’s ’71 Ford F-250 crew cab, which the family calls “Frank.” See, while most projects involve a little rust repair and maybe some cannibalizing from a parts truck, Scott’s Tinkertoy involves a complete frame-and-running-gear swap, built with parts from five different trucks.

"I’ve invested seemingly as many hours into the build as dollars. –Scott Thoren"

When Scott purchased Frank (short for Frankenstein’s monster, who else?) a few years ago, the truck’s cab and front clip had already been mounted to a ’97 F-250 frame (complete with the 7.3L Power Stroke), but he says he wasn’t terribly happy with the setup. Luckily, since he bought the truck as a project for him and his 9-year-old, he had some time to get it sorted before his son started driving.

Build pictures and detail -> Truck Trend

I bet mating those different interiors was especially difficult. I really like it though.