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1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby grinnergetter » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:30 pm

I thought I would throw a few pics up of my project. I'm taking a 2wd 72 cc and swapping in a D60 front axle along with a Cummins from a 93 ext cab. I'm have a 47 RH and 271 TC.
Cummins has 140,000 on it and needs a few gaskets etc. Hoping you'll give me plenty of advise when it comes time to turn up the HP when I get that far. I could go with the later engines but hey, it's mine and the price was right so I'm sticking with it.

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Dana 80 for the rear.

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Customized boat trailer

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Engine stolen.

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I replaced EVERYTHING other than the ring gear. 35 spline upgrade, Reid knuckles and NW fab steering arms. I'm going to try the highsteering with crossover.

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Power steering mods.

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Some pieces bent to box in the front half of frame/ or thereabouts.

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How she sits currently. I have the trans and Tcase bolted up. Have to figure our something here. TC hangs down a bit too much for me.

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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby grinnergetter » Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:40 pm

Hmmmm, kinda quiet....must be a Ford in Dodge country thing :-D
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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby PToombs » Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:47 pm

Don't worry, we're watching. We'll let you know loud and clear when you screw it up. ;) :lol:
I think it looks good, but I'm not really a ford guy. Caleb's probably been drooling, he's the one whose orientation is confused. About trucks that is. :mrgreen:
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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby dazedandconfused » Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:55 pm

How the hell did I miss this? I really like this. What transfer case is that?
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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby ellis93 » Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:03 pm

I'm watching ;)
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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby cmann250 » Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:35 pm

PToombs wrote:Caleb's probably been drooling, he's the one whose orientation is confused. About trucks that is. :mrgreen:

Yea, I'm watching. I didn't have anything to add, so I shut up :lol: I think it's looking good.

The 70's vintage Fords are my second favorite after the '92-'97 body style. Diesel power (International OR Cummins) and square body lines are my thing. 8)
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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby dazedandconfused » Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:39 pm

80-86 are my favorite. Had a guy just offer to trade a BB, 4speed, 4x4, F350 for my dually. If the dually was paid for I just might have done it.
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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby grinnergetter » Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:20 pm

Okaaaay...there is life in here. :D

TC is a Ford 271 coupled to a 47RH trans.

As you can see it's clocked pretty low. Trying to come up with a plan to minimize it.

I'm counting on all of you to let me know when I screw it up...I haven't touched a diesel in 20 years so i'm sure that screw up will happen soon enough.
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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby BobS » Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:26 am

Is the transfer case setting too low because of the clocking or because of the front to rear engine tilt? Sometimes folks have a tendency to set the engine mounts too high which results in excessive front to rear engine tilt. The engine tilt angle should generally be +1-1/2 degrees to -1 degrees of the rear axle pinion tilt angle. Spicer explains this in their driveshaft guide. Get one of those angle finder protractors from your local Lowes or Home Depot and measure the front crankshaft balancer and your differential angle and see what is going on.
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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby Mark Nixon » Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:13 am

Interesting old Ford, don't see many Crews from that era.
Aside from that, I want to know what's to happen with the remains of the Dodge donor!
I have a twisted fascination for all things Dodge Dually and Cummins related. :D

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Postby grinnergetter » Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:51 pm

I originally set it at 5 but in the end it ended up at 3 IIRC. I would not say my mounts are too high as the TC hangs down 7" below the frame and is within a half inch of the cab. There appears to be plenty of space in the trans tunnel between trans and cab.

I have a bit better than 1 inch between the pan and stock 2wd front crossmember. That is how I based the length of the engine perch. I got it as low as possible with the stock configuration.

I have to weld in new perches for the rear D80 so setting the angle there is not a problem.

I still have that front axle clearance to deal with also.

I hate to say it but I think to keep the strength in the TC I'm either going to have to pony up for a Atlas, dhd, or a change of trans. I understand that the 271 is kinda the king of the hill in the strength dept but maybe I can devise a way to protect it better.

Honestly I was thinking of adding to the bottom of the frame or changing the tunnel. Yea tunnel mod hmmmm? Thanks!!!

Mark, the remains are for sale but the truck was hit on the drivers rear wheel. It broke the top leaf and I've never inspected the axle. Interior and doors,doghouse are in excellent shape.
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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby dazedandconfused » Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:03 pm

I think a 241 DHD would be plenty strong and a bit more compact. It just doesn't look like its going to fit any higher in the frame.
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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby PToombs » Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:34 pm

Bob really knows his siht! 8) He doesn't post unless he has some useful input, and I usually learn something.
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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby Mark Nixon » Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:26 pm

GG, is a Ford married 205 even an option, or even the BW t-cases?
I agree that the NP241s are probably the cheapest and probably one of the most durable options at the moment.

If you want to talk about the remains, give me an e-mail at Nixon340@yahoo.com or call me at 402-780-5127.
I'd say PM me, but since you're under 25 posts, you can't do that.

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Re: 1972 Ford Crew Cab Conversion

Postby dazedandconfused » Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:34 pm

Mark if I remember right the Ford 205 has a different bolt pattern.
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