Already talked to DRE about a diaper - with the 351C and header tube runs to clear the steering and such, it's a no-go.  "Pan" is the word.  I have already modified the center Falcon/Fairlane crossmember to reduce it's size to clear the front deep Milodon pan.  Because of that work, I can pretty easy visualize and fab a pan to cover the front deep sump from the crossmember up past the damper.   But behind the crossmember -   I'm not getting a mental picture of how a pan could fit, sit frame rail to frame rail, and still clear the steering, draglink, etc.  There are a couple of tracks here now where 7.50 and under 1/8 = containment and one track that is slicks=containment. Not to mention that I'd for sure like to keep my flabby butt off the wall, so it's a necessity.  Any hints or help. pics appreciated.

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Finally got off my sitting position and put the old tunnel ram on top of the 351C in the Falcon.  Got it partially tamed, more tinkering needed but it seems to like it.  Still idling a bit high but idle mix is 10~12 in/hg which is normal for this cam, so I'm not far off.  Maybe need to re-set the carb blades and such.  Got ti running last night and will pull the carbs later and see where the slots, etc are before doing more changes.

Just wondering out loud - we're going to talk to the fleet manager at the local Ford dealer tomorrow about a truck.  We would like to get a 2020 F-350 DRW 7.3L gas 4x2 with a decent interior.  These type of trucks do not exist in Texas - literally.  Everything within 150 miles either 2019 or 2020 is diesel and 4x4.  There is one 202 XTS optioned truck (also diesel/4x4) on the local lot and the rest are either stripper diesels with vinyl or XLT, Lariat or King Ranch.  Even Houston doesn't have a 4x2 gas, and Mack has line 300 vehicles on the lot.  Same with Southwest Ford in Weatherford, another big dealer.  These things are way expensive, Build & Price is coming in between $48,500~53,000 depending on options picked.  Fleet guy says - and I concur - that Build & Price is pretty lame about really doing a decent config.  That's seems to be back up by the 2020 Super Duty Ordering Guide I downloaded.  It's also backed up by looking at window stickers and noting that pricing on things like "Ultimate tow" and even the diesel option carry different pricing than Build & Price.  Just curious if begging for an "X-Plan" number is worth anything.  Wife, who has worked for big Ford dealers in the past, says likely not as it all has to do with floor plan, volume, discounts for that dealer, etc. We're just trying to get numbers together right now to see if we can even make it happen.   Have to give up the new 2019 Escape Titanium to do it, so it'll be kinda painful.  But mucho better for pulling that big trailer.  Thanks for any insight.

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Buying a 2017 Escape Titanium with 30K, shopping for a 100K/6y extended - ESP Premium.  lobardford.com advertises around $1200, selling dealer here want's $1800.  Any other hints appreciated.  Time to dump the Fusion Hybrid.  Thanks!