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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Hey all Been awhile, nut finally brought the truck over to MX. Awesome trip, extremely beautiful. Truck was very impressive, handled everything I through at it.
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Thx, will double check those. Funny you mention that, not sure exactly where we will settle yet but I have certainly been asking about such things. My biggest concern was the roof basket, but hadnt thought about those smaller itemso_O
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Here it is with roof basket
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Got some rust proofing done
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Last minute touch was to paint tow hooks red. Quickly put it together.
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    I wasnt sure whether to replace the hazy fog light with stocks, projector or leds. But amazon had a sale and made the decision for me. Mounted them on stock brackets. Will wire up to stock fog light wiring.
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    While at it I decided to remove fading pin stripping and body moldings. [/ATTACH]
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Started this weekend on grille n bumpers (painting bedliner). Found some light rust and sprayed with converter. Also properly mount cheap air horns from previous owner.
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Next I will be doing the bumpers, grill, and brush guard. If you have figured it out yet, I am not a fan of chrome. Pics soon!
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    The next item was some rust I had on the roof. So I sanded it down and sprayed it with converter. Also as a layer of protection I got Herculiner and did the roof last night. It might seem like overkill but I have a large roof basket and I am sure to drop, scuff and scratch the roof otherwise.
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Got my 2in wheel spacers yesterday:). I got theses wheels new for $260 but they are 8in wide and I would have wanted 9-10in, it makes the tire look much wider. But in my home its function before fashion and budget before beauty, so I got the spacers because the wheels tucked into the body:eek:
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Nice! They are getting hard to find with low mileage. No air suspension and I do have the front driverside link also. That will be handled soon.
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Heading to Oaxaca, that is one of the reasons I decided to do 1st gen expy. I have seen quite a few of these down there and the same gen F150 everywhere
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Got under the truck and found some rust, hit it with hammer to see integrity and so far so good. Looks ugly but with my 7in wire wheel, rust converter and undercoat it should be ok.
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Yesterday finished up on roof rails, coating was peeling. I did a quick sanding and 3 coats of epoxy paint.
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Thx, checked it out. Some rust there but nothing affecting structure. I will be taking a wire wheel to it and seeing how deep it goes. The using rust converter where possible and undercoating it.
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    High mileage Expys?

    I just retired a 98 4.6 with 320k, still ran great, burned a little oil but was rusting beyond repair (wells,doors, sills, etc)
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Thanks, already started on tires and wheels. I got a crazy deal. 17x8 w/ 285/70's
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    Roof channels, concave

    Moose I have some rust begining under the molding running the length of the truck. It looks to be surface rust only, I wire wheeled it and spray with rust converter. The truck will have a roof basket so for additional protection/prevention I will be using roll on bed liner. Question - Is that...
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    Expy Build - Heading to Mexico

    Hi guys Just bough 99 XLT w/100k, need to get it ready for epic road trip! First will ride to to TX and then into Mexico its final destination. I want to get your ideas on prep. Once in MX the terrain wear I will be living is very mountainous (think pike's peak with constant switch backs)...

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