Ford Ranger Short Course Build

We recently started work on our friend Chris's Ranger.  He picked it up with some modifications already done, but soon found the limitations of the factory rear suspension.  After watching a bunch of trophy truck and short course action on YouTube, he was hooked!

Here's how it looked when it rolled in:

The front suspension has already been built up with longer reinforced beams and a set of coilovers- it'll need more attention soon enough, but for now we're going to focus on the rear end.

We pulled the bed, knocked off some of the mud, and got to work:

Right about the time we had just cut the back half of the truck off is when Chris showed up to check on progress- I don't think the reality of what we have planned sunk in until he saw half of his truck sitting in the scrap pile!

With a fresh delivery of over 200 feet of 1.75" DOM tubing, Brent set to work on the cage inside the cab:

Everything aside from the door bars has been cut and tacked, so we just need to get everything fully welded and work will begin on the back half.

Wheels and tires showed up recently, too:

35" Generals on 17" beadlocks will show this truck means business. Waiting for coilovers and the axle housing and we can start mocking up the link setup.

More on this build soon!

Chopped '50 Merc in the Shop

This 1950 Mercury was in our shop for a new shaved door handle kit and some interior door handles. I didn't take any pics of the installation, because all that matters is how cool this car looks!



Chopped, 'bagged, frenched headlights, shaved, louvered hood, lake pipes... this thing is just the ultimate in cool.

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'55 Pontiac Power Disc Brake Conversion

A month or so ago, I posted up some details on a customer's '55 Pontiac that came in for air suspension. He was happy with the installation, so he decided to take the next step and make the car a bit more drivable!




For starters, the unassisted drums up front had to get kicked to the curb! In their place is a nice set of vented disc brakes that fit onto the stock spindles and allow us to keep the factory wheels.

The factory brake master cylinder was located under the floor- the new power setup will be relocated to the firewall to allow room for the dual reservoir master and vacuum booster. To make the move, we had to replace the factory brake pedal assembly:







It's a tight fit under the hood, but it'll all come together nicely.

This should be all buttoned up early next week- I'll post up some pictures of the final result!

And as always, visit us at www.bcfab.com to grab some great deals on the parts to finish YOUR ride!

'67 Caddy Back For Paint

Our customer brought his convertible Caddy back to us for some fresh red paint! We got started tearing it down- these things have a TON of chrome and stainless to pull!




I'll post more next week as we get started on the body work- stay tuned!

Location:Monier Cir,Rancho Cordova,United States

67 Galaxie - Fresh Paint

It's been a while since I updated the blog- sorry about that! We had one of the busiest Decembers we've ever had, which is definitely a good thing, but it took me away from the office and put me out in the cold shop... I'm happy to be back in here where it's warm for a quick blog post!

A few months ago, I posted up some pictures of the 1967 Ford Galaxie that came in for a new roof. Our customer decided to go ahead with the rest of the bodywork, so we got rolling.


When I first saw this car, the paint was WAY faded, but it looked like the body was pretty straight... well, Travis showed me how wrong I was when he started smoothing everything out!


So, after a few days of sanding, primering, wetsanding, blocking, and a whole bunch of other processes for which I lack the patience, we got some color on the car:

Priming...

...painting the jambs...

...and finally painted! It's amazing that this is the same color- it was so faded from 45 years in the sun!

We've gotten it all buffed and ready for a final polish, but I'll wait for a sunny day to post up the finished product. The owner of the Galaxie is going to have the bumpers rechromed, and we're hunting down some new trim pieces for him- it's going to look like new!

As always, visit us at www.bcfab.com for the best deals on parts to build YOUR dream ride!

Custom 1999 Lincoln Navigator For Sale

This 1999 Lincoln Navigator features
custom modifications to the exterior, interior, suspension, engine, and audio
system. Originally built in the early 2000's, it was featured in Truckin' Magazine's
September 2005 issue. Although this is an older build, it has held up very well,
is mechanically sound, and would be great for using as a daily driver, shop
demo, or a weekend show-n-shine cruiser!

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The exterior of this Navigator features
custom flames and pinstriping over the original silver base. Billet inserts
have been installed in the upper grille and bumper opening, the wiper cowl has
been smoothed and painted, and the wipers have been replaced with billet caps.
The whole thing rolls on chrome 22" wheels with low profile tires in excellent
condition. This custom SUV has also had its roof rack and rear wiper shaved,
and sports a billet aluminum antenna in place of the stock unit. The side and
rear windows are tinted, too. There are some minor scuffs on the running boards
and other wear areas, but certainly nothing that stands out or draws attention
away from the clean custom look.

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Under the hood, the stock 5.4 liter
Triton V8 has been upgraded with an Air Force One stainless intake system...
and that's it! At just over 132,000 miles, this truck starts right up, idles
perfectly, has no check engine lights, and should provide you with years of
trouble-free service.

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This Lincoln was originally equipped
with air-leveling rear suspension. Well, that was ditched a long time ago, in
favor of a fully adjustable custom air ride system. Featuring two 5 gallon air
tanks with Viair compressors, this 1/2" system is adjustable at all four
corners independently with the handheld controller. There is a Dakota Digital
pressure gauge installed in the center console to monitor pressure at each corner
and the air tanks. The entire system is plumbed with DOT air line and fittings
for ultimate reliability.

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I saved the best for last- the interior!
The leather and the carpet are original and in good condition- no tears, burns,
or other major damage. That's about the only thing left untouched, however-
this ride features smoothed and painted panels throughout (door panels, dash
accents, center console, overhead console, and more), billet pedals and other
accents, and EIGHT video screens and a custom sound system installation that
will entertain you and your six closest friends while you're out cruising!

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The Clarion DVD head unit sends video
signal to four 7" headrest monitors, two 7" monitors in custom pods
in the C-pillars, and another 7" screen in a custom fiberglass enclosure
on the top of the dash! There's also a Playstation 2 in another custom fiberglass
housing in the dash. The video signal is boosted by a Soundstream video amplifier,
while audio signal from the deck is boosted by a pair of chrome Audiobahn amps
mounted in the rear hatch. All four doors have upgraded speakers, and there
is a custom subwoofer enclosure behind the third row of seats with two 10"
Audiobahn subwoofers mounted behind a 1.25" plexiglas panel. While this
isn't a "blow your eardrums out of your eye sockets" system, it sounds
great and plays plenty loud. The head unit is showing its age, as some of the
buttons don't function (remote still works fine) and it no longer retracts into
the dash- you may want to consider an update before too much longer. Also, you'll
notice in some pictures the headrest monitors have some material pulling away
from the bezels. We have re-glued them, and so should be in great shape for
you. Finally, the driver side C-pillar pod will need some attention- the vinyl
has pulled away from the inner structure and is sagging and lumpy in places.
Most people don't notice it immediately, but we want to make sure you know as
much as possible about the entire vehicle before buying!

Overall, this Navigator is in excellent
condition considering the age of the custom work performed, and should hold
up for many more years of enjoyment.
We are located in Rancho Cordova,
California. If you would like to come look at the vehicle in person, please
contact us through here or give us a call. We have the Navigator for sale locally,
and so reserve the right to end the auction early if it sells elsewhere. If
sold within California, it will include a smog certificate per state law. We
are happy to help with shipping out of state, or out of the country, so don't
let distance keep you away from owning this custom ride for a fraction of what
it cost to build!

Check it out on eBay!

55 Pontiac - Done For Now

This 4 door Pontiac showed up in our shop a couple weeks ago for a major height adjustment. While it was on the rack, though, the customer started thinking about some other upgrades- disc brakes, power steering... He's not really sure what else he's having us add while it's here, but we went ahead and got it 'bagged and 4-linked while we await his decision.














I'll get some shots of the front suspension and rear link and post them up next week for you guys- until then please visit us at www.bcfab.com for the best parts for YOUR custom ride!