Need help. Got a new part truck. - Page 2

ErwinRommel · 08-20-2009, 11:15 AM

Pick up the 4x4 rusted cab. Drag it out the way and then put the donor truck cab on.

ErwinRommel · 08-20-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lonesome7.3

Yeah, it sounds more simple. From experiance, I can see where your project is going. You asked for help yet you are countering the help you are getting. With you skill level with this sort of project are you sure you can clearly see simplicity of either direction? You have to see the big picture just as Bernie pointed out with your idea of hoisting the cab. plus, what leaf springs will you be removing? The fornt end of a 79 Ford F150 4x4 is coil sprung.

The rear leaf spring. It's thicker than that of the 2wd.

Your probably right. I just thought it would be simple with the way I was talking about than tearing the engine out because I don't feel like hooking the brake booster and everything in the 2wd compartment.

Lonesome7.3 · 08-20-2009, 11:37 AM

started all those batched body swaps in the first place. There is always much more to a body swap than you think. Now, I swap out the drive train components unless it is a ground up restoration or from scratch build.
Here is an example:
The Dana 60 swap as begun

Yes, I did buy a lot of stuff. But I could have easily done this with parts strictly from the donor truck.

ErwinRommel · 08-20-2009, 12:39 PM

Well the 2wd frame won't be tough like the 4wd frame.

Lonesome7.3 · 08-20-2009, 12:52 PM

Why is that? What are the major differences?

BernieB · 08-20-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ErwinRommel

Well the 2wd frame won't be tough like the 4wd frame.

Are you sure about that? I know that Dodge used to use heavier frames for their 4x4 Dakota's, but I'm not aware that Ford did that. Not saying they didn't, just that I have no info one way or the other.

Lonesome7.3 · 08-20-2009, 01:14 PM

That is the point I was making. When I did all those half ton conversions I did not notice any differemces. Where I use to live, it was eiser to find peices to a Ford 4x4 that an than an affordable complete one.

Towtruck · 08-20-2009, 03:11 PM

I would personally swap the drivetrain instead of taking apart two trucks. half of your work is already with the two wheel drive. Be smart save yourself some work. Everything should bolt up. the other thing is are both trucks auto. or man. trans.? or are they different from each other?

Lonesome7.3 · 08-20-2009, 06:29 PM

I agree comepletely.

ErwinRommel · 08-20-2009, 08:11 PM

Both automatic.

It's just where the transfer case is, it's bolted on this plate which the plate is bolted to the frame. Plus. I don't feel like taking out the brake boothers and unhooking everything. That would be aggervating.

08-20-2009, 11:37 AM	#13
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 1,890	started all those batched body swaps in the first place. There is always much more to a body swap than you think. Now, I swap out the drive train components unless it is a ground up restoration or from scratch build. Here is an example: The Dana 60 swap as begun Yes, I did buy a lot of stuff. But I could have easily done this with parts strictly from the donor truck. __________________ I got the **** lights off of an abandoned truck in Iraq.

08-20-2009, 12:52 PM	#15
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 1,890	Why is that? What are the major differences? __________________ I got the **** lights off of an abandoned truck in Iraq.

08-20-2009, 01:14 PM	#17
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 1,890	That is the point I was making. When I did all those half ton conversions I did not notice any differemces. Where I use to live, it was eiser to find peices to a Ford 4x4 that an than an affordable complete one. __________________ I got the **** lights off of an abandoned truck in Iraq.

08-20-2009, 03:11 PM	#18
Towtruck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft.liqourdale, FL. Posts: 95	I would personally swap the drivetrain instead of taking apart two trucks. half of your work is already with the two wheel drive. Be smart save yourself some work. Everything should bolt up. the other thing is are both trucks auto. or man. trans.? or are they different from each other? __________________ ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST, IF IT WEREN'T FOR CHEVY'S MY TOOLS WOULD RUST

08-20-2009, 06:29 PM	#19
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 1,890	I agree comepletely. __________________ I got the **** lights off of an abandoned truck in Iraq.

08-20-2009, 11:15 AM	#11
ErwinRommel Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 579	Pick up the 4x4 rusted cab. Drag it out the way and then put the donor truck cab on.

08-20-2009, 12:39 PM	#14
ErwinRommel Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 579	Well the 2wd frame won't be tough like the 4wd frame.

08-20-2009, 08:11 PM	#20
ErwinRommel Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 579	Both automatic. It's just where the transfer case is, it's bolted on this plate which the plate is bolted to the frame. Plus. I don't feel like taking out the brake boothers and unhooking everything. That would be aggervating.

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