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 To be different, Mr. Henderson...  To be different, Mr. Henderson and the students dropped in a '06 Ford 6.0L Powerstroke turbo diesel and transmission facing rearward in the bed for better weight distribution.  A front Dana 60 differential...  A front Dana 60 differential was removed from an F-350 pickup. It was gutted and reworked for proper oiling and a new 4.30:1 gear set and PosiTrack unit was stuffed into the 3rd member. Currie axles were inserted into the differentials axle tubes.  After the body was patched,...  After the body was patched, pieced, welded, ground, filled and block-sanded straight and smooth, it was given a few coats of DuPont sandable Buff primer.  The tailgate was welded into...  The tailgate was welded into the bed and its embossed section was cut out and removed. A pair of '65 Ford Falcon taillight cups were welded into place.  To release the high pressure...  To release the high pressure that builds up at the rear of the bed, a panel was louvered then welded into the embossed section of the tailgate.  The American Racing polished...  The American Racing polished Torque Thrust II wheels and Goodyear Eagle radial tires were mocked up to create the lowered image.  The Econoline was loaded up...  The Econoline was loaded up on a trailer and delivered to Gary's Autobody in Finch, Ontario, Canada, where it received final block sanding, masking, and prep before receiving its DuPont colors.  The DuPont Chromax Pro waterborne...  The DuPont Chromax Pro waterborne Electric Green and black basecoats were left in the climate controlled paint booth to cure before applying the multicoats of DuPont Chroma Premier 72200S clear.  Over 100 dedicated students...  Over 100 dedicated students took part in the two-year 2B Different project. Here are just a few.  Vocational Auto Shop, instructor...  Vocational Auto Shop, instructor Mr. Dennis Henderson. Our hats go off to him....
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