Nice work and awesome garage too. Enjoy while you are young. If you have any kids, bring them along and create some memories. My oldest remembers smelling the garage...she is now 47.
The project is really coming together! You're in the satisfying stage now where you can stand back and stare at your creation. I just recently did these things on my truck so I'll share what I found: youre gonna need an LED flasher instead of a standard one and the brake switch is mechanical not hydraulic and is just on the back side of the brake pedal. On my truck, the brake switch was functioning but I still had no brake lights. The problem ended up being a bad turn signal switch inside the steering column just behind the horn. I replaced that and bingo - brake lights! If you replace the turn signal switch, order some horn contact springs as well - yours are probably missing and are easily lost and broken. I ordered a rear bumper from LMC and as much as I don't like the poor quality of some of their products (any rubber product), this time the bumper was a near perfect fit. I didn't have any of the fitment issues you had with that bumper from Carpenters. I have the f250 with the 8 lug wheel pattern so my options were more limited than what you've got with the 5 lug f100 wheels. With the f100 you've got sooo many options for a nice set of negative offset wheels. That truck needs 'em...bad! Loving the build!
nice! I found this was the pedal switch, someone had clipped the power wire to it and used it to power a radio or something.. guess they didn't realize they didn't have brake lights haha. I was wondering about the circuit through the turn signal though, wondering if that would cause a problem.. sounds like it does
Dim lights are often corrected by a better ground connection. try it. Use di-electric grease on all terminals. Great job on bumper and wheels. Change the grille now, you know you will later. A black lowprofile hood scoop (fake) would look good. Go for new Brake Light Switch and consider HCBL (High Centre Brake Light). I know you will have figured out how to aim the lights by now. One connection will be for DTR lights. Nice helper! Traction Bars and Locker next!
This is the most important post I have made! I checked and seen I hadn't watched the first one where you have a 390 engine with mixed rods and caps. This is very important!!! You by now know about how ford used the FE block with different cranks and rods to get the displacement so not to waste time there. What I saw was the reinforced ribs on the block! Very rare block as that is the one that they used to make the 427! A 428 is smaller bore than the 427 and the ribbed block is the only block that you can bore out to the 427 specks. Then the cranks are easy as they sell them new but that block is unobtainium or so hard to find. So if your not interested in it there will be someone who knows fords like I do. My 64 galaxie had the factory 427/4 speed and it had that block I ran into it again on a pickup like the one you're fixing and it had that block with the ribs so I went to my machinist and he bored the block, I bought the proper parts and put it in my 76 highboy 4X4 truck and it was so powerful that it would take the centers out of the wheels. I hope you didn't scrap it as it is the only block for this build.. I didn't drill the outside cross crank for the four bolt main but was told that I should and it's your call on it.
@@330_garage3 Those blocks are the only ones with the factory reinforced sides. When you look at the start of your video, that old gray block that they hoge poged the rod caps on, you will see the unfinished rough gray cast steel rib on the OUTSIDE of the block placed by the factory for the larger bore. If you check your bore numbers in your repair manual they all wore the same sized hole for the piston.. Why I can't just remember the bore size I don't know, I raced at Arlington and that is the block we all used. They are just so dang rare, hard to find.I figure they used them up in trucks as the three fifty two or three ninety engines, I can't remember what the three sixty bore was but I think its the same. I haven't been out of the house since I got hurt bad. I caught a man who fell from his roof level out of a ladder and I automatically just caught him breaking ever lumbar vertebrae in my back. Number four and five were crushed so I don't walk any more. I hunt hard enough, I can find the machinist phone number as he did the same racing and is a wizard at them. I worked as a mechanic for over thirty years in heavy equipment but racing and those blocks were my passion. The cylinder walls are thin on the 427 which has a larger bore than the 428, Check an see, they are in lines on each side, rows of rough cast
Pop out switch for the brake lights up on the brake pedal. Check that it's probably sticking. Drop the money on a new grill for a 68. The inserts are pricey for the 70-72 grills. Ask me how I know! I redid my truck when I could get alot of the parts through Ford in the early nineties.
That bumper problem is exactly why I get all my parts from LMC trucks. All parts fit like its factory original. I restored a 77 F100 ranger. I tried to cut corners but ended up causing myself more work. In the end it cost me a little more but my parts fit perfectly.
Great channel also nice that he calls attention to the fact that things don’t always work the way you planned and even new parts don’t always fit straight out of the box
Good job man, I'm super excited for you. I've always liked the look of an old car or truck that has all new parts but still has thee old worn look to it. Keep the videos coming, you've made some phenomenal progress!
2 issues that could be with the brake lights. At the brake pedal you have a dedicated switch that grounds out when the pedal is depressed. Also the brakes lights run through the turn signal harness in the column. check both.
Coming along great. Love the dog dish hubcaps. Sounds like you need a little rear suspension work to get rid of that wheel hop. Not gonna lie, when you pulled out those projector headlights at the beginning of the video, I was thinking nooooooo... After seeing them installed I really like them, plus they are a serious upgrade over the factory candles.
Dude great videos man!!! I’m currently researching before I get my first classic truck and I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos to share the knowledge
Blinker out looking rough (smoking tires, 100 mph, drag racing) Have a hair dryer handy to get rid of the air bubbles as soon as toy paint.(don’t try to dry the paint just pop the bubbles)
I learned to drive on a truck like that and it has a special place in my heart because of that. I have always like the 3 speed on the column and while I use to like fords I am now a Dodge man but I like that ford still. Are you going to paint the truck and get rid of some of that rust on the outside. I will make a good everyday driving truck and good for hauling small every day load of stuff and should be fairly good on gas as well.
Wow, wondering if they make that for my Explorer, of course they would since it is just small bulb with a retainer ring. Love the sound of your ford truck. Not sure if its straight piped or some muffler brand. I like your analogy of why things work or don't. You got your act together. Nice having a lift to do what you do to on the truck. Those hubcaps are nicknamed dog dishes and it kinda makes sense. You must of changed the dimmer switch. Any grill in good shape to me would be better but knowing some years the grill looked funky. I like what you did with the hubcap painting the center then accenting the center, worth the effort. Could take one at a time and take a light body hammer or maybe a soft blow style hammer that won't leave garish dents too. Takes time but just massage them out. Nice job, people get tired of the new 80 thousand dollar look. Imagine I paid five thousand for my first home, two bedroom with pantry and five acres. No it wasn't new but it was decent or nice and had a small yard that was green. That would buy forty homes and it the fifty years ago since would be a chunk of change. Saw the ad for a new diesel ford truck and with all the bells and whistles, was over eighty thousand and will be a rust bucket in ohio (rust belt) in five years. Watching Andrew Carmara in new york with a new, well five year old dodge and the brake lines were rusted off and the fuel line were heavily contaminated. He was saying that the companies ought to be responsible for stuff like that and he is right in many ways as your older truck has patina but it is not a rust bucket
During takeoff at the 24:35, your rear axle moved forward quite a bit, probably the suspension isn´t quite up to the task or has some other issues, better check on that!
I'd use the other grill or turn that grill over to shop that can repair it and rechrome it. DC Bumper in Dallas used to do it. That is also my favorite Ford F-100 grille.
I agree. After editing this video and seeing the truck from the outside.. that grill looks horrible. I need to put the 72' grill in there. The truck rides too high in the front as well. Thanks for the DC bumper suggestion!
@@martinwallingford3773 I used this cheap one off amazon. amzn.to/36pVD7L It was super easy to replace, its behind the gauge cluster, behind the oil pressure gauge. You can get to it just by laying on the floor and looking up under the dash. You simply pull the old one out (looks like a silver, or light green plastic circle) and plug the new one in. Nice part about the new one, you can select how quickly your signal flashes.
stuff playing cards or notecards in between the rim and the tire bead. for future projects.. saves a lot of time and no trying to shove square pegs into round holes
Just found your channel. I'm doing a similar project on my own channel. It's nice to see I'm not the only one struggling out there lol. I'll go back through and check out your other videos as well. If you swing by, say hey.
I really like what you are doing with this truck! I like that its beat up and rough looking. I think the grill fits with the truck. The truck comes by its dents honestly. Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see the crown vic front suspension swap.
What an amazing transformation! I've been enjoying some trk resurrections and found you and your 69 F100. I haven't been able to stop watching your videos. Curious if you put the original blk rubber floor mat back in or would you consider selling it?
I found Amazon has the best price and quickest shipping. Funny you ask that, I get comments about it all the time, and started including a link in most of my later videos now. Thing is a life saver! amzn.to/3OE8zxd
those LED headlights were AWESOME BUT how much better can we make a sealed beam halogen if we relay some double sized wire right to the headlights and use factory wires just to light the relay. a smartass at work said it was awesome back before LED headlights were invented SO maybe LED is better now but one raly and 10 ft of wire probly cosat 1/10 these LED headlights and if i know quality these days will last TEN TIMES longer
Buenas noches amigo que buen proyecto me encanta tengo una f100 y quisiera que me ayudarás a quitar una puerta para reparar ya que esta picada por favor saludos desde la CDMX 👍
What typw of motor oil was used or is used in your 390? Conventional or synthetic? What did you use to break motor/cam in? Finally what weight of oil? Thank you!
I realize this video is older, did you find out what tge problem with the brake lights were? I have the same issue going on when i put led in my taillights. Thanks
I really envy american laws considering LED-lightning....Restoring a -73 F-250 myself here. Took a look at the really sad and grumpy original headlights last week. Went by the nearast trafficstation here in my hometown and asked them about the rules for upgrading these same headlight on my truck. -"Sure you can have LED on your car in the front, just make sure they are adjustable from inside the cabin....".....WTF!?! I wanna make the truck more safe to drive and you are telling me it´s close to impossible!!!?? -" Its´s EU regulations...." they said....Ordered upgraded wiring and halogen instead....."sigh"....
Man, led taillight panels are so cheesy looking. I understand the desire for a brighter/safer bulb. I would have went with an led replacement style bulb for a more original look.
Nice work and awesome garage too. Enjoy while you are young. If you have any kids, bring them along and create some memories. My oldest remembers smelling the garage...she is now 47.
Nice garage and he has all the tools and machines.
A really fun video for a dull Saturday night!
Happy with what you have done to the truck, your attention to detail and that you didn't molest the build ,something you don't see too often.
This channel has become my favorite DIY to watch. Please keep them coming!
The project is really coming together! You're in the satisfying stage now where you can stand back and stare at your creation. I just recently did these things on my truck so I'll share what I found: youre gonna need an LED flasher instead of a standard one and the brake switch is mechanical not hydraulic and is just on the back side of the brake pedal. On my truck, the brake switch was functioning but I still had no brake lights. The problem ended up being a bad turn signal switch inside the steering column just behind the horn. I replaced that and bingo - brake lights! If you replace the turn signal switch, order some horn contact springs as well - yours are probably missing and are easily lost and broken.
I ordered a rear bumper from LMC and as much as I don't like the poor quality of some of their products (any rubber product), this time the bumper was a near perfect fit. I didn't have any of the fitment issues you had with that bumper from Carpenters.
I have the f250 with the 8 lug wheel pattern so my options were more limited than what you've got with the 5 lug f100 wheels. With the f100 you've got sooo many options for a nice set of negative offset wheels. That truck needs 'em...bad!
Loving the build!
nice! I found this was the pedal switch, someone had clipped the power wire to it and used it to power a radio or something.. guess they didn't realize they didn't have brake lights haha. I was wondering about the circuit through the turn signal though, wondering if that would cause a problem.. sounds like it does
@@330_garage3 Since you don't have LED back up lights or parking lights, I don't see why the turn signal switch would have to be replaced.
Dim lights are often corrected by a better ground connection. try it. Use di-electric grease on all terminals.
Great job on bumper and wheels. Change the grille now, you know you will later. A black lowprofile hood scoop (fake) would look good. Go for new Brake Light Switch and consider HCBL (High Centre Brake Light). I know you will have figured out how to aim the lights by now. One connection will be for DTR lights. Nice helper! Traction Bars and Locker next!
Thanks, I think I finally got all the parts together to swap the grille now. I'm sure I will show that in an upcoming video
Swapped all my lights to LED on my 90, one of the best mods yet, night and day difference with new LED sealed beams.
I love that old Ranger grill with the red detailing!
I didn't know Andy from Toy Story was so good at restoring old Ford trucks!
This is the most important post I have made! I checked and seen I hadn't watched the first one where you have a 390 engine with mixed rods and caps. This is very important!!! You by now know about how ford used the FE block with different cranks and rods to get the displacement so not to waste time there. What I saw was the reinforced ribs on the block! Very rare block as that is the one that they used to make the 427! A 428 is smaller bore than the 427 and the ribbed block is the only block that you can bore out to the 427 specks. Then the cranks are easy as they sell them new but that block is unobtainium or so hard to find. So if your not interested in it there will be someone who knows fords like I do. My 64 galaxie had the factory 427/4 speed and it had that block I ran into it again on a pickup like the one you're fixing and it had that block with the ribs so I went to my machinist and he bored the block, I bought the proper parts and put it in my 76 highboy 4X4 truck and it was so powerful that it would take the centers out of the wheels. I hope you didn't scrap it as it is the only block for this build.. I didn't drill the outside cross crank for the four bolt main but was told that I should and it's your call on it.
You're saying that grey 390 hodge podge block is a rare block?? I'm wasnt able to find any numbers on it to verify what it was
@@330_garage3 Those blocks are the only ones with the factory reinforced sides. When you look at the start of your video, that old gray block that they hoge poged the rod caps on, you will see the unfinished rough gray cast steel rib on the OUTSIDE of the block placed by the factory for the larger bore. If you check your bore numbers in your repair manual they all wore the same sized hole for the piston.. Why I can't just remember the bore size I don't know, I raced at Arlington and that is the block we all used. They are just so dang rare, hard to find.I figure they used them up in trucks as the three fifty two or three ninety engines, I can't remember what the three sixty bore was but I think its the same. I haven't been out of the house since I got hurt bad. I caught a man who fell from his roof level out of a ladder and I automatically just caught him breaking ever lumbar vertebrae in my back. Number four and five were crushed so I don't walk any more. I hunt hard enough, I can find the machinist phone number as he did the same racing and is a wizard at them. I worked as a mechanic for over thirty years in heavy equipment but racing and those blocks were my passion. The cylinder walls are thin on the 427 which has a larger bore than the 428, Check an see, they are in lines on each side, rows of rough cast
It's the small details. Looks & sounds Great!!!
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Try shimming the bottom bolts for the bumper with some washers. It will fill the space without warping the bumper. 👍
behind that school boy demeanor lies a genius...you are amazing and talented....
Pop out switch for the brake lights up on the brake pedal. Check that it's probably sticking. Drop the money on a new grill for a 68. The inserts are pricey for the 70-72 grills. Ask me how I know! I redid my truck when I could get alot of the parts through Ford in the early nineties.
From what I remember on my 67 Ranger. The sport bumper has different brackets.
I love this guy's work. I wanted to quit watching when I found out he put an LS in it but I can't.
That bumper problem is exactly why I get all my parts from LMC trucks. All parts fit like its factory original. I restored a 77 F100 ranger. I tried to cut corners but ended up causing myself more work. In the end it cost me a little more but my parts fit perfectly.
Need to change the front grill...as I remember there is an electrical switch that works the break lights which is attached to the break pedal.
Great channel also nice that he calls attention to the fact that things don’t always work the way you planned and even new parts don’t always fit straight out of the box
Need a led flasher/ resistanter. if they don't work correctly. Found out that when working on an old motorcycle and putting led flashers on.
Good job man, I'm super excited for you. I've always liked the look of an old car or truck that has all new parts but still has thee old worn look to it. Keep the videos coming, you've made some phenomenal progress!
It has a switch at the top of the brake pedal for the brake lights and it pops out if u push it to hard
I miss the days with the branch on the roof top and the standing tire in the bed!!
2 issues that could be with the brake lights. At the brake pedal you have a dedicated switch that grounds out when the pedal is depressed. Also the brakes lights run through the turn signal harness in the column. check both.
Damn those lights kick ass
Coming along great. Love the dog dish hubcaps. Sounds like you need a little rear suspension work to get rid of that wheel hop. Not gonna lie, when you pulled out those projector headlights at the beginning of the video, I was thinking nooooooo... After seeing them installed I really like them, plus they are a serious upgrade over the factory candles.
Dude great videos man!!! I’m currently researching before I get my first classic truck and I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos to share the knowledge
Glad I could help! Always awesome to see you guys are finding stuff helpful
Blinker out looking rough (smoking tires, 100 mph, drag racing)
Have a hair dryer handy to get rid of the air bubbles as soon as toy paint.(don’t try to dry the paint just pop the bubbles)
I learned to drive on a truck like that and it has a special place in my heart because of that. I have always like the 3 speed on the column and while I use to like fords I am now a Dodge man but I like that ford still. Are you going to paint the truck and get rid of some of that rust on the outside. I will make a good everyday driving truck and good for hauling small every day load of stuff and should be fairly good on gas as well.
Dude! Finally! Been waiting for the next video! Truck looks great man! You need to get in touch with The Craig 909 and have a drag race!!!
Wow, wondering if they make that for my Explorer, of course they would since it is just small bulb with a retainer ring. Love the sound of your ford truck. Not sure if its straight piped or some muffler brand. I like your analogy of why things work or don't. You got your act together. Nice having a lift to do what you do to on the truck. Those hubcaps are nicknamed dog dishes and it kinda makes sense. You must of changed the dimmer switch. Any grill in good shape to me would be better but knowing some years the grill looked funky. I like what you did with the hubcap painting the center then accenting the center, worth the effort. Could take one at a time and take a light body hammer or maybe a soft blow style hammer that won't leave garish dents too. Takes time but just massage them out. Nice job, people get tired of the new 80 thousand dollar look. Imagine I paid five thousand for my first home, two bedroom with pantry and five acres. No it wasn't new but it was decent or nice and had a small yard that was green. That would buy forty homes and it the fifty years ago since would be a chunk of change. Saw the ad for a new diesel ford truck and with all the bells and whistles, was over eighty thousand and will be a rust bucket in ohio (rust belt) in five years. Watching Andrew Carmara in new york with a new, well five year old dodge and the brake lines were rusted off and the fuel line were heavily contaminated. He was saying that the companies ought to be responsible for stuff like that and he is right in many ways as your older truck has patina but it is not a rust bucket
Looks really nice! I think i might need to change from Halogen to LED on my Pontiac LeMans!
I must say, you have real talent, nice work. ( Getting to old too have a project tike this, couldn't afford one anyway, keep up the great work.)
That is one cool ford truck second gear rubber love it !
During takeoff at the 24:35, your rear axle moved forward quite a bit, probably the suspension isn´t quite up to the task or has some other issues, better check on that!
sthenzel ya it did look like it actually lurched forward
Run that switched DRL line on the headlights to your parking lights directly below.
I'd use the other grill or turn that grill over to shop that can repair it and rechrome it. DC Bumper in Dallas used to do it. That is also my favorite Ford F-100 grille.
I agree. After editing this video and seeing the truck from the outside.. that grill looks horrible. I need to put the 72' grill in there. The truck rides too high in the front as well. Thanks for the DC bumper suggestion!
16:25 The LED tail lights are awesome.
When I did my LED swap in my 72 f100 I had to replace the flasher with an LED flasher, as the old one couldn’t detect the newer lighting resistance
Yep me too
I also added a headlight harness to take the load off the headlight switch
I should have mentioned I also has to put an electronic flasher in the system. I just used a cheap ebay one but it was plug and play
How did you install the LED flasher? I am looking to upgrade my '66 F100.
@@martinwallingford3773 I used this cheap one off amazon. amzn.to/36pVD7L It was super easy to replace, its behind the gauge cluster, behind the oil pressure gauge. You can get to it just by laying on the floor and looking up under the dash. You simply pull the old one out (looks like a silver, or light green plastic circle) and plug the new one in. Nice part about the new one, you can select how quickly your signal flashes.
Loving these f100 videos. Makes me wanna sell the mustang and buy one!!
Love the truck Clear coat the Patina...Id personally would like it with some 17-18 inch Torque thrust wheels...it would completely change the look.
I think I'm going to try a 19" wheel like something you would see as an aftermarket upgrade on a newer mustang
It looks like your bumper bracket may have been for a front bumper
stuff playing cards or notecards in between the rim and the tire bead. for future projects.. saves a lot of time and no trying to shove square pegs into round holes
Just found your channel. I'm doing a similar project on my own channel. It's nice to see I'm not the only one struggling out there lol. I'll go back through and check out your other videos as well. If you swing by, say hey.
Neutral safety switch on your brake pedal for your brake lights also so it won't start in every gear only Park and neutral
Looks good and sounds great. .thanks for the video I enjoyed it
I really like what you are doing with this truck! I like that its beat up and rough looking. I think the grill fits with the truck. The truck comes by its dents honestly. Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see the crown vic front suspension swap.
What an amazing transformation! I've been enjoying some trk resurrections and found you and your 69 F100. I haven't been able to stop watching your videos. Curious if you put the original blk rubber floor mat back in or would you consider selling it?
I see you using that green power probe all the time, when did you purchase that?
I found Amazon has the best price and quickest shipping. Funny you ask that, I get comments about it all the time, and started including a link in most of my later videos now. Thing is a life saver!
amzn.to/3OE8zxd
Bumper is deformed anyway,bolt it up right it will straighten out on its own the brackets are meant to be altered
Nice truck sir
those LED headlights were AWESOME
BUT how much better can we make a sealed beam halogen if we relay some double sized wire right to the headlights and use factory wires just to light the relay.
a smartass at work said it was awesome back before LED headlights were invented
SO maybe LED is better now but one raly and 10 ft of wire probly cosat 1/10 these LED headlights and if i know quality these days will last TEN TIMES longer
Buenas noches amigo que buen proyecto me encanta tengo una f100 y quisiera que me ayudarás a quitar una puerta para reparar ya que esta picada por favor saludos desde la CDMX 👍
Just got a 68 F250. I love those headlights and wanted to grab a set. Where did you find them? (New favorite channel, btw)
1965 and 1966 had the nicest stainless steel hubcap she might look into those needs to be $75 each the nicest ones
I changed the front to led turn bulbs then switched to a led flasher it fixed the hyper flashing
Put those caps on a 2X4 and tap the dents out with a body hammer.
Thats awesom man
hello I loved the work you did where I can buy the headlights
Is that a trans am in the background @11:02
Haha yep.. that's up next on the RUclips chopping block
I like it
Love this video series on this truck. What manufacturer is that rear bumper from?
I would put it back in the box and send it back
What typw of motor oil was used or is used in your 390? Conventional or synthetic? What did you use to break motor/cam in? Finally what weight of oil? Thank you!
Nice project! Will you sell it soon? I am looking for one...
I realize this video is older, did you find out what tge problem with the brake lights were? I have the same issue going on when i put led in my taillights. Thanks
@@leeharden9488 Ya thanks for the info. I actually found it, it was the switch.
Dumb question what are the demensions of those hubcaps I want to have the same look and currently have 15" caps on my 69.
I believe they are 10.5" and if you look up 'Dog Dish Center Cap' on ebay you will find them
330_Garage Found some on EBay and got them coming. Thanks!
@@mbhusker13 Perfect! glad that worked out, I love the old school look those give!
I really envy american laws considering LED-lightning....Restoring a -73 F-250 myself here. Took a look at the really sad and grumpy original headlights last week. Went by the nearast trafficstation here in my hometown and asked them about the rules for upgrading these same headlight on my truck. -"Sure you can have LED on your car in the front, just make sure they are adjustable from inside the cabin....".....WTF!?! I wanna make the truck more safe to drive and you are telling me it´s close to impossible!!!?? -" Its´s EU regulations...." they said....Ordered upgraded wiring and halogen instead....."sigh"....
Cool vid man keep going💯
NICE!
Man, led taillight panels are so cheesy looking. I understand the desire for a brighter/safer bulb. I would have went with an led replacement style bulb for a more original look.
See the F100 pick up from Brazil on my RUclips Channel...
Are there any new plans for the truck?
Interior is getting redone next week... then on to a crown vic swap and an explorer 8.8 rearend
Thank you! PLEASE WEAR SAFETY GLASS'S.
Rust-oleum on the frame might be a good way to go. Such as here: ruclips.net/video/5KzAhRWKtz4/видео.html Or maybe POR-15 rust paint.
Turn the bracket over.
Patina is overrated to me, seems like an excuse to not finish the job. Seems like you're a pretty good painter so PLEASE finish the outside.
Atleast your new shirt not hit damage during all this dirty job.
BLIND folks ...
The truck would look great with a fresh coat of Sherwood Green paint on it.
Make a shim
show
Nice old Ford. I loved my 1969. imgur.com/gallery/RbnFb2E
BITCHING!