https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Proving_Grounds
Ford most likely did thorough cold weather testing at Baudette Wisconsin and Thompson Manitoba (500 miles north of Winnipeg).
Owners have had good winter performance in Canada and Alaska.
Engine temperature is controlled by the radiator...
Hi Marshall
YouTube is full of various DIY videos
I'm thinking about about using aluminum frame and panels described by Dualex. Frame is brazed with a torch, and attached to the bed rails using cap clamps. His version has a rooftop tent.
I'm thinking about a wide body version like the Radica...
If I was constrained by the Bakflip rollup cover, Iād drill through the decorative plastic trim into the bed sides and bolt the rack frame through the bed sides into backing plates/bars.
If I was concerned about holes in the plastic trim Iād buy and store salvaged trim from an auto wrecker...
I am thinking about using ideas from the DualEx YouTube videos to build the frame. He also shows how he made a wedge tent.
Using plain aluminum square tubing and brazing is less expensive than buying extrusions and fittings (if you are handy and methodical).
Connections from the frame to the...
Ford CEO Jim Farley said on a CNN interview couple days ago that employee pricing continues until July 4th.
My understanding is that you can change your mind and cancel/refuse factory orders. Perhaps someone else can explain the details including deposits. (Donāt feel sorry for the dealership...