BDS Project SD126 Build Update 2
To catch up on Episode 1 and get the backstory on this build, click the link. So picking off where we left off on the last build update, teardown is well underway as the team is dismantling this new Super Duty down to its core in preparation to start building it back up into a one-off custom standard cab, short bed (SCSB) 2017 Raptor Super Duty. With dozens of parts on order and several of them already arriving the build team gets the bed and body panels pulled, unbolt the seats and other interior components all with the goal to start mocking up new body panels fitment and measuring out the interior to start on fabrication. Underneath this truck the team is starting to develop several new suspension components for this Super Duty, some will find their way into production, others won’t. For panels, the light weight stock aluminum panels…
BDS Project SD126 Build Update 1
BDS has been keeping a secret these past few months. Granted we haven’t done a great job keeping the secret as we keep sneaking out teaser shots of the build progress on social media these past couple months, but its finally time to come clean on our scheme to overhaul a brand spankin’ new 2017 Ford Super Duty Diesel in preparation for the 2017 SEMA Show. This build is part of Ford’s project build program and will be on display in the Ford booth at the show next week out in Las Vegas. Dubbed Project SD126, this truck is outside of the norm these days as most builders opt for the typical crew cab, short bed configuration. Instead we’re going against the grain building a regular cab truck and turning it into something unique. What’s more the build team is converting this factory long bed over to a short bed…
BDS’s New Project Truck, Project SD126
If you’ve kept up with us on social media lately you’ve seen some teaser shots from our newest project build, Project SD126, a 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty Diesel that we’re outfitting for SEMA and other promotional opportunities. While we’re not ready to completely let the cat out of the bag on what’s planned and where you can find it at SEMA, you can check out our weekly teaser posts on Facebook and Instagram to see our standard cab, short bed converted (126″ wheelbase) Super Duty as it gets overhauled into a one-off custom creation ready for trail. You can check out our teaser posts to date below and keep an eye out for future posts at: Project SD126 on Facebook #projectSD126 on Instagram Stay tuned for future updates as this build takes shape in time for SEMA. We’ll also have extensive coverage with more photos, writeups, product reviews, progress…