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Got me a new hunting rig #5294696 06/01/11 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Well, Ive been thinking about getting something bigger than my '74 Ford so I could take the wife and my three daughters out hunting and fishing more. I was back and forth between a Bronco and a Crew when I sorta fell into this. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #5294753 06/01/11 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Sweet! Details? Camp is where you make it.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig tzone #5294764 06/01/11 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA 35s 3" body 44 up front 60 out back built 460 with 429 heads c6 205 4.10s The old one. Last edited by Higbean; 06/01/11. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #5295377 06/02/11 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip At least gas is cheap. Is the new one a 250 or 150? Camp is where you make it.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig tzone #5295489 06/02/11 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Haha. It actually does better than the 390 in the old one. The 4x4 Crews were all 250 short beds. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #5295508 06/02/11 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,867 Montana, formerly Wyoming WyoCowboy Campfire Tracker WyoCowboy Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,867 Montana, formerly Wyoming jelousy , Nice truck is that even Leagal in California? �The constitution of the United States asserts that all power is inherent in the people, that they may exercise it by themselves, that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed!� � Thomas Jefferson

Re: Got me a new hunting rig WyoCowboy #5295556 06/02/11 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA It's legal, but i don't know if it's leagal. Last edited by Higbean; 06/02/11. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #5295662 06/02/11 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado Originally Posted by Higbean Well, Ive been thinking about getting something bigger than my '74 Ford so I could take the wife and my three daughters out hunting and fishing more. I was back and forth between a Bronco and a Crew when I sorta fell into this. Drop a 12 valve cummins into that thing and your set for life

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #5296173 06/02/11 Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 441 Chugiak, AK P Pointbock Campfire Member Pointbock Campfire Member P Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 441 Chugiak, AK Nice! Chain steps for the wife and daughters? Support your local brewer.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #5296203 06/02/11 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Why the 12 valve cummins? Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #5296318 06/02/11 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,996 Denton, TX L Longbob Campfire Outfitter Longbob Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,996 Denton, TX Originally Posted by Higbean Why the 12 valve cummins? It is a simple conversion, they only have one wire to operate the engine (fuel solenoid shut off), the engines are easy to mod for more power, and a near bullet proof reputation once you tab the killer dowel pin.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Longbob #5296535 06/02/11 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado Originally Posted by Longbob Originally Posted by Higbean Why the 12 valve cummins? It is a simple conversion, they only have one wire to operate the engine (fuel solenoid shut off), the engines are easy to mod for more power, and a near bullet proof reputation once you tab the killer dowel pin. Combine that with great mileage and the fact that you can run em forever you'd be set

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Longbob #5296838 06/02/11 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 13,860 T Take_a_knee Campfire Outfitter Take_a_knee Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 13,860 What's a "killer dowel pin"?

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #5296900 06/02/11 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Dang, you are going to be accosted by a pack of wild priuses if you drive that in their midst

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Take_a_knee #5297228 06/02/11 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,090 Chicago, Ill. Tonk Campfire Tracker Tonk Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,090 Chicago, Ill. Gotta admit a 12 valve Cummins would sure put you in tall cotton with that rig. It most likely would still be running when you got your 1st social security check.LOL Thank Our Veterans! GOD Bless Them All UNIONS BUILDING AMERICA, SALUTE ALL THE UNION TRADESMAN

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Take_a_knee #5297979 06/02/11 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado Originally Posted by Take_a_knee What's a "killer dowel pin"? During engine assembly, a steel dowel pin is pressed into the block to precisely locate its timing-gear housing. Over time, vibration can cause the pin to work its way out, and because it's made of steel, there is no working its way through the engine. To fix the KDP you have to tab it. This was the weakest point of the 12 valve. Mine was tabbed within my first 100 miles of ownership

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #5298009 06/02/11 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA What is the tranny of choice with the 12 valve swap? Might have to start looking into this and make this an out of state rig. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #5298028 06/02/11 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado Originally Posted by Higbean What is the tranny of choice with the 12 valve swap? Might have to start looking into this and make this an out of state rig. An NV4500 is a 5 speed and will bolt right up to it. The problem is that it won't really handle a ton of horsepower. You can get a lot of HP out of the 12 valve if you want to, it's cheap and easy power. I have kept my 12 valve basically stock and I get 20+ mpg on every tank. My NV4500 does great and all I did was upgrade the 5th gear nut

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #5298064 06/02/11 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Originally Posted by huntsonora Originally Posted by Higbean What is the tranny of choice with the 12 valve swap? Might have to start looking into this and make this an out of state rig. An NV4500 is a 5 speed and will bolt right up to it. The problem is that it won't really handle a ton of horsepower. You can get a lot of HP out of the 12 valve if you want to, it's cheap and easy power. I have kept my 12 valve basically stock and I get 20+ mpg on every tank. My NV4500 does great and all I did was upgrade the 5th gear nut So how about an auto tranny? Kinda diggin the C6. Don't want any extra power, just torque for pullin stuff. 20 plus mpg would change the way I live! Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #5319840 06/10/11 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,996 Denton, TX L Longbob Campfire Outfitter Longbob Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,996 Denton, TX Originally Posted by Higbean What is the tranny of choice with the 12 valve swap? Might have to start looking into this and make this an out of state rig. If it were me, I would get a 47RH auto from Dave Goerend and his converter. It will be bullet proof for anything you are planning to do. I have a 47RE and his triple disc converter in my Dodge. It has pulled a 12,400 lb trailer flawlessly and handled some hardcore chassis dyno sessions without a burp.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #5319853 06/10/11 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,996 Denton, TX L Longbob Campfire Outfitter Longbob Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 9,996 Denton, TX Originally Posted by huntsonora Originally Posted by Take_a_knee What's a "killer dowel pin"? During engine assembly, a steel dowel pin is pressed into the block to precisely locate its timing-gear housing. Over time, vibration can cause the pin to work its way out, and because it's made of steel, there is no working its way through the engine. To fix the KDP you have to tab it. This was the weakest point of the 12 valve. Mine was tabbed within my first 100 miles of ownership huntsonora is right. The KDP can be an issue with some of the 24 valve Cummins, but it is mainly a 12 valve problem. It is an easy fix with the engine out or in a truck because I had to do one in my RV which I couldn't see without using mirrors. If I could do it like that, then being able to see what you are doing would be much easier. My RV had about 35,000 miles on it at the time. It was a hard 35,000 considering what it has to move plus I use it to pull a very heavy trailer when we race. The dowel pin should be flush to slightly recessed from the factory. Mine had already worked out about a 1/4". It will do a number on the timing gears and case if it comes all the way out. The kit is only about $60 to $75. It is more labor intensive than anything. I decided to put a Fluidampr during reassembly. I have one on my 24 valve Cummins that really quietened it down. I don't believe the horsepower claims from Fluidampr, but I do feel it is good for the long term longevity of a diesel engine.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Longbob #5321116 06/10/11 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 8,737 Touchet Wa. & Ellisras South ... JJHACK Campfire Outfitter JJHACK Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 8,737 Touchet Wa. & Ellisras South ... That truck with the Cummins would be amazing! www.huntingadventures.net Are you living your life, or just paying bills until you die? When you hit the pearly gates I want to be there just to see the massive pile of dead 5hit at your feet. ( John Peyton)

Re: Got me a new hunting rig JJHACK #5321281 06/10/11 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,578 NW Montana T tipmover Campfire Regular tipmover Campfire Regular T Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,578 NW Montana Sweet rig man! Turn me loose, set me free, somewhere in the middle of Montana!

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #5431957 07/17/11 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Well ya basstard(!), your post got me thinking and after a ton of research, I snagged a '93 12v and I'm planning on dropping her in this winter. Only had 150,000 miles on it and the price was good so I jumped on it. Tabbed the KDP the other night. Just found a low mileage Allison. Need a Superduty intercooler, adapter kit and a few various parts and I'll be in business. Thanks (I think?) Haha. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6023800 01/09/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA She's getting there! Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6023808 01/09/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6023852 01/09/12 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado Dude!!!!! You did it! I haven't seen this thread since early summer and didn't realize you found a 12 valve! That truck is going to be unfreakingreal when you're done with it!

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #6026371 01/10/12 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,867 Montana, formerly Wyoming WyoCowboy Campfire Tracker WyoCowboy Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,867 Montana, formerly Wyoming that is cool, a 70's Ford with a 6BT is a marriage made in heavan �The constitution of the United States asserts that all power is inherent in the people, that they may exercise it by themselves, that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed!� � Thomas Jefferson

Re: Got me a new hunting rig WyoCowboy #6026492 01/10/12 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1,294 S slip_sinker Campfire Regular slip_sinker Campfire Regular S Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1,294 That really is pretty awesome!!

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6026611 01/10/12 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota you are building my dream truck, I've followed several builds like this over on fordtrucks forums. Go man go!! Awesome truck. How was your roof? seems to me the roofs were a weak spot on the old crews? Something clever here.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig WyoCowboy #6026928 01/10/12 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip That thing is so bad ass it's unreal. Nice work! and it looks like it was a lot of work! Camp is where you make it.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig tzone #6026934 01/10/12 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Can this be done with a 7.3l powerstroke? Camp is where you make it.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig tzone #6027272 01/10/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Originally Posted by tzone Can this be done with a 7.3l powerstroke? This was my first thought, but a Cummins gets better fuel mileage (18-20mpg), is way more abundant (cheaper), fits good, doesn't need a computer to run and can generate more power cheaper. Not to mention a ton of guys have done the swap and have laid down a good road map. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig northern_dave #6027382 01/10/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Originally Posted by northern_dave How was your roof? seems to me the roofs were a weak spot on the old crews? The floor pans were it for rust. Everything else is solid. I ended up going with the stock Dodge auto trans. I can replace it roughly six times for what it would have cost to go with the Allison. Just wasn't feasible. Things left to do Mount/plumb the 38 gal tank Mount the divorced 205-order drive lines Pressure test radiator and mount it-figure out hoses Drill holes and bolt up inter cooler-figure out hoses Mount two batteries and wire everything A/C - trading the old 460 to a friend to put this in along with the trans cooler lines and hydro boost brakes. Floor pans (half done) Dynamat Exhaust I'm gonna run the 44 up front until I find a 78-79 D60 for the right price. Thanks again for all the compliments and encouragement. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6027681 01/10/12 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,753 MN cal74 Campfire Tracker cal74 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,753 MN Looks great... Life is just one damned thing after another

Re: Got me a new hunting rig cal74 #6027948 01/10/12 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! KDK Campfire Tracker KDK Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! Damn... sweet rig. Originally Posted by ingwe This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6028150 01/10/12 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Originally Posted by Higbean I'm gonna run the 44 up front until I find a 78-79 D60 for the right price. Thanks again for all the compliments and encouragement. I didn't think they even put the 44 in the F250's. I thought it was the 60 right away. I might have a 60, but I'll have to check, though I'm only 3000k miles away, so that probably won't help you much. You're building a truck a guy could have for life. Nice work. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig tzone #6028364 01/10/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA 60's were only in the Sno Fighter and Camper Specials if I'm not mistaken. Easy to tell by looking at the knuckle. Should be cast into the pumpkin as well. If you have ball joints (and the axle is original) it's a 44. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6028428 01/11/12 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado What's your goal for completion?

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #6028822 01/11/12 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota That 44 will serve you well for a long time if you don't do any "sky wheelies" Something clever here.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #6029149 01/11/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Originally Posted by huntsonora What's your goal for completion? Hoping to be done by the end of February. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6030433 01/11/12 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota Define "done" LMAO!! these things are never done! Something clever here.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig northern_dave #6031765 01/11/12 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Quote Sky wheelies snort Camp is where you make it.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig tzone #6032528 01/11/12 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota I think he means he wants to drive it in Feb. Like I want to drive my roadrunner this spring. Done? Hell no. Never Something clever here.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig northern_dave #6032836 01/11/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA I intend to be done with the Cummins swap by then. There are a ton of little things I have planned that can be done after it is drivable. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Longbob #6033490 01/12/12 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,972 Northeastern Pennyslvania keystoneben Campfire Regular keystoneben Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,972 Northeastern Pennyslvania Cool rig, how much do you think the engine swap will set ya back?

Re: Got me a new hunting rig keystoneben #6034391 01/12/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Originally Posted by keystoneguy Cool rig, how much do you think the engine swap will set ya back? Here is a build thread with more pics and a run down of costs. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1090346-1978-ford-crew-cummins-swap.html Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6036199 01/12/12 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,032 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,032 so cal Looked at your thread. Really nice work. You have excellent fabrication skills...and stamina. That is so much work! When I was young I found ways to have a life AND do engine swaps. At 68 I no longer have the energy for such a project and would seek another avenue. Even though I find the Ford cab more desirable, Dodge has offered Cummins for a good long while and I've had good service from Dodge; better from Ford; not so much from GM. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6036824 01/12/12 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Originally Posted by Higbean Originally Posted by keystoneguy Cool rig, how much do you think the engine swap will set ya back? Here is a build thread with more pics and a run down of costs. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1090346-1978-ford-crew-cummins-swap.html I read your other thread. You did some fantastic work and your welds look great. Someday I hope to get somewhat servicable with the welder...yours were great. I really like the truck. It could be my favorite one Iv'e seen. Truthfully. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig tzone #6037641 01/12/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Thanks fellas. Wish I could take all the credit, but I have had the help of a few good friends who work for Coors Light and Crown Royal. The welds on the motor mounts are my Miller 130 cranked up all the way in the hands of a guy who gets a ton of practice. My welds stick stuff together, but they don't look that pretty until the end of a project. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6068704 01/20/12 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca... T The_Yetti Campfire Tracker The_Yetti Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca... Damn, that truck is awesome!

Re: Got me a new hunting rig The_Yetti #6071234 01/20/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Originally Posted by wahunterinrok Damn, that truck is awesome! Thanks for the compliment, but even more so, thanks for your service! Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6108612 01/29/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Got the floor pans in. Gas tank is in, just needs to be plumbed. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6108817 01/29/12 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,032 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,032 so cal Wow! What a lot of work! "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6108885 01/29/12 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip This all looks so familiar. Nice work! Last edited by tzone; 01/29/12. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig tzone #6153168 02/09/12 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado Here is some inspiration for you, the "Fodge" is one of the baddest trucks around IMO... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=864848&highlight=fodge

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #6154918 02/09/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Yeah man, that things cool. I saw that a while back. I really like the way he tied the boxes into the bed. Got these done today (finally). Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6155426 02/09/12 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 613 Missouri bgold Campfire Regular bgold Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 613 Missouri Had not followed for a while. Very slick...and love the Cummins swap.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #6199278 02/20/12 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 225 El Dorado KS S SouthPawShooter73 Campfire Member SouthPawShooter73 Campfire Member S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 225 El Dorado KS Got to Ford Cummins.com drop a 24valve in her. Add a DANA 60 up front and DANA 70 to the rear and go.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig SouthPawShooter73 #6201661 02/21/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Originally Posted by SouthPawShooter73 Got to Ford Cummins.com drop a 24valve in her. Add a DANA 60 up front and DANA 70 to the rear and go. ??? Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6285233 03/12/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Got her rolling down the hwy! Anyone know how to post videos from my iphone? Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6292504 03/14/12 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado Originally Posted by Higbean Got her rolling down the hwy! Anyone know how to post videos from my iphone? Email them to me and I can upload it to you tube, at least I think I can. I'll pm you my email address

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #6293209 03/14/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOBRzZ3Ul9g&feature=youtube_gdata_player Last edited by Higbean; 03/14/12. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6293231 03/14/12 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado Lets try this...

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #6293258 03/14/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Yer Badda$$! Thanks again. If you ever find yourself near Chico CA, beers on me. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6301451 03/17/12 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! KDK Campfire Tracker KDK Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! That's a heck of a rig, brother! Wish I had the mechanical skills to accomplish something like that. Originally Posted by ingwe This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig KDK #6304391 03/18/12 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,972 Northeastern Pennyslvania keystoneben Campfire Regular keystoneben Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,972 Northeastern Pennyslvania Turned out badass. Did you find oout your real life mpg yet?

Re: Got me a new hunting rig keystoneben #6593775 06/14/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Took her on a voyage north last week. 505 miles 15.4 mpgs. Shot 900 rounds. Not bad seeing as they haven't even cut yet! Last edited by Higbean; 06/14/12. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6595078 06/15/12 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota What gears you running in the big cummins ford? Something clever here.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig northern_dave #6595528 06/15/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA 4.10s Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6597054 06/15/12 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 871 WY 5 5spd Campfire Regular 5spd Campfire Regular 5 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 871 WY Did you head up into Modoc county for some beldin rat shooting? I lived in Chico for 12yrs. Did I make you cry......boooo hooo, life goes on.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig 5spd #6597406 06/15/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Yeah man. Haven't had that much shooting up there in years. Usually we spend the first day trying to find a good spot. The first place we set up we were still shooting 10-11 hrs later. Good time. Glad I had UBC'd my bbls. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6597822 06/16/12 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota How about tires? I'm running 4.10's too but my tires are 235/85 (around 31.5 to 32" tall) I run around 2660 RPM at 60 mph. I'd really like to run under 2500 at cruise speed. A couple of the tires I'm seriously considering are 255/85R16 which is around 33.3" tall, and 215/75R16 which is just shy of a 35" tire. Basically a 35x12R16. I am concerned about the width of the 315/75, I really shouldn't mount them on my 7" factory wheels. Anyways, what I'm getting too is I'm also considering a gear change, thinking maybe 3.73's.... Something clever here.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig northern_dave #6597984 06/16/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA I'm running 35" KM2's. I have no idea what I'm turning at 65 but it's up there. The stock torque converter in these trucks are 75% efficient so I'm winding her even faster than necessary. The TC I'm going to get is something like 92% efficient. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6765818 08/11/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Getting ready for hunting season. Camping last weekend. The girls loved it. They even slept in the back. Last edited by Higbean; 08/11/12. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #6765969 08/11/12 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,032 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,032 so cal Originally Posted by Higbean ... This sure made me smile. Cute. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: Got me a new hunting rig pal #6766299 08/11/12 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,972 Northeastern Pennyslvania keystoneben Campfire Regular keystoneben Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,972 Northeastern Pennyslvania That trucks dialed.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig keystoneben #7277620 01/06/13 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Picked this up Friday. Had to drive to Portland to get it. 17hrs round trip. Kinda sucked, but the price was right. I'm going through the whole thing and hope to have it going in a few weeks. High steer to come. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #7288234 01/09/13 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,718 2 222Rem Campfire Outfitter 222Rem Campfire Outfitter 2 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,718 Keep us updated. I love your truck. Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. --Winston Churchill

Re: Got me a new hunting rig 222Rem #7494554 02/27/13 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA I've been making progress on this old junker. I bead blasted the D60 and painted it. Bought all the parts and got her tore down. Got the king pins replaced and that's where it sits. The thing that I'm really excited about is the adventures we have planned in the next few months. First up is a get away with my wife to the coast crab fishing. My folks are taking all three of our daughters to visit my twin brother in Minnesota and we are taking full advantage. Second is a trip to Modoc County for some Sage Rat shooting with my two youngest. I have been wanting to do a sleeping platform with a custom roll out tool box as the base, but it'd be expensive and just isn't in the cards right now. So, with these trips looming, I figured I had better get cracking on a storage solution as well as a place to sleep. It aint anything you fellas haven't seen before, but I am pretty excited about making some memories with my girls. Since I don't have a tailgate I felt these would be a good addition. What do you guys think? Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #7494690 02/27/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota So cool, did the 60 come with 4.10 ratio in it? Something clever here.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig northern_dave #7494747 02/27/13 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA No, but I got set of new gears off craigslist last year for cheap. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #7495931 02/28/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota Good deal. You're build is inspiring. When I picked up this big cracker box I said "needs a 12 valve and a manual trans" I'd be ok with an auto too, but I'd really like to pluck the 460 someday and drop in a 12 valve (if I keep it) Something clever here.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig northern_dave #7498453 02/28/13 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA I hear ya on yanking the 460. I'm really glad I got rid of mine. 9 mpg on the freeway and 6.2 in town was getting old. I'm getting 18 mpg now with the 12v and I haven't done the low stall converter yet. The power this thing puts out is pretty impressive and working on it is a breeze. On another note, I got these finished just in time for snow camping this weekend. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #7499770 03/01/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota excellent! Something clever here.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig northern_dave #7508548 03/03/13 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Back from camping. Woke up to 5 inches on the ground. Made some great food in the Dutch Oven, but more importantly made some great memories with a couple girls that will never forget. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #7509577 03/04/13 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota N northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana northern_dave Campfire 'Bwana N Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 35,293 Minnesota Very cool! Something clever here.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig northern_dave #7511564 03/04/13 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 982 Wyoming hamr56 Campfire Regular hamr56 Campfire Regular Joined: May 2008 Posts: 982 Wyoming Wow great rig and heck of a camping trip!

Re: Got me a new hunting rig hamr56 #7545011 03/13/13 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Man, I am getting so close to being done with the 60 swap! Darn thing has fought me for two weeks. Hoping to have it done next week before we head over to the coast for crab. I've gone through everything on it. I even got the u-bolt kit to get rid of the factory bolts that are upside down and backwards. I sure appreciate the encouragement fellas. Sometimes it's the only thing that keeps me going on this long drawn out project. I keep making progress though. And after our snow camping trip to Lassen, I'm pretty amp'd up about getting her finished. Hell, she won't never be truly finished. But a fella can dream can't he? Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #7546096 03/14/13 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado Originally Posted by Higbean Man, I am getting so close to being done with the 60 swap! Darn thing has fought me for two weeks. Hoping to have it done next week before we head over to the coast for crab. I've gone through everything on it. I even got the u-bolt kit to get rid of the factory bolts that are upside down and backwards. I sure appreciate the encouragement fellas. Sometimes it's the only thing that keeps me going on this long drawn out project. I keep making progress though. And after our snow camping trip to Lassen, I'm pretty amp'd up about getting her finished. Hell, she won't never be truly finished. But a fella can dream can't he? Your truck is so badass!

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #7548458 03/14/13 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Originally Posted by huntsonora Originally Posted by Higbean Man, I am getting so close to being done with the 60 swap! Darn thing has fought me for two weeks. Hoping to have it done next week before we head over to the coast for crab. I've gone through everything on it. I even got the u-bolt kit to get rid of the factory bolts that are upside down and backwards. I sure appreciate the encouragement fellas. Sometimes it's the only thing that keeps me going on this long drawn out project. I keep making progress though. And after our snow camping trip to Lassen, I'm pretty amp'd up about getting her finished. Hell, she won't never be truly finished. But a fella can dream can't he? Your truck is so badass! Haha! That's the spirit. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #7551534 03/15/13 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Thanks to Huntsonora, I got her in. Last edited by Higbean; 03/15/13. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #7590921 03/27/13 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Chasing crabs on the coast in the crew cab. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #7596544 03/28/13 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado Glad I could help

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #8135036 10/06/13 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Off on another adventure. Chasing bear this time around. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #8138622 10/07/13 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 8,736 San Joaquin Valley, Kalifornis... calikooknic Campfire Outfitter calikooknic Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 8,736 San Joaquin Valley, Kalifornis... Cool rig Higbean. Have been trying to round up a 12v for my '73 F-100, but money and availability never seem to work out at the same time. Having another kid didn't help either. Oh well, will just hang on to it as is and wait it out. Thanks for all the pics, and that other build thread is cool too. Sean

Re: Got me a new hunting rig calikooknic #8548477 02/04/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Had to take my old VW into the shop today. Poor old thing has been sitting a few years. Really a great hunting rig. We put down the windshield and shoot ground squirrels. When it gets slow, we just move up a little. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #8553844 02/06/14 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca... T The_Yetti Campfire Tracker The_Yetti Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca... That truck is just perfect! Dig those "things" too!

Re: Got me a new hunting rig The_Yetti #8736889 04/01/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA [img]http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/...BD-6657-000009921798AAAB_zpsdac46bbf.mp4[/img] Video of last weekends trip home from deer camp cleanup day. It was a great weekend. Rained all day Saturday which made it pretty interesting in a few spots in the trail. Truck did great though. It's awesome to be able to just creep along with all the torque behind the Cummins. The limited slip in the 70 is darn good too. It's also nice not having to worry about getting a distributor wet! Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #8736975 04/01/14 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado huntsonora Campfire Tracker huntsonora Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 Colorado First of all, don't ever sell that truck! Secondly, dibs if you do

Re: Got me a new hunting rig huntsonora #8737225 04/01/14 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Second dibs since you'll have to sell a fleet of Toyotas first. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig tzone #8738118 04/01/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA No need to call dibs fellas. I'll start the bidding off at what I have into it and we can go up from there! Haha! Funny thing about projects like this. They are never worth what you have into em, but they sure are fun. Had a college kid at a gas station get bent the other day when he offered me $5k for it and I told him he could go get himself a real nice Subaru for that much. Last edited by Higbean; 04/01/14. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Longbob #8788881 04/18/14 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,090 South Carolina MadMooner Campfire Ranger MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,090 South Carolina Originally Posted by Longbob Originally Posted by Higbean Why the 12 valve cummins? It is a simple conversion[i], they only have one wire to operate the engine (fuel solenoid shut off), the engines are easy to mod for more power, and a near bullet proof reputation once you tab the killer dowel pin. What a great truck!!! After looking through the build I kept chuckling about this post. “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

Re: Got me a new hunting rig WyoCowboy #8789134 04/18/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,020 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,020 Battle Born Originally Posted by WyoCowboy that is cool, a 70's Ford with a 6BT is a marriage made in heavan AMEN!!!! Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #8789171 04/18/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,020 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,020 Battle Born Originally Posted by Higbean Originally Posted by tzone Can this be done with a 7.3l powerstroke? This was my first thought, but a Cummins gets better fuel mileage (18-20mpg), is way more abundant (cheaper), fits good, doesn't need a computer to run and can generate more power cheaper. Not to mention a ton of guys have done the swap and have laid down a good road map. I LOVE the old fords. My '96 cummins (extended cab 4x4 with 35's) got 21 miles/gallon on the freeway. You made a damn wise choice with that one. Work looks great too!! Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Got me a new hunting rig MadMooner #8789493 04/18/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Originally Posted by MadMooner Originally Posted by Longbob Originally Posted by Higbean Why the 12 valve cummins? It is a simple conversion[i], they only have one wire to operate the engine (fuel solenoid shut off), the engines are easy to mod for more power, and a near bullet proof reputation once you tab the killer dowel pin. What a great truck!!! After looking through the build I kept chuckling about this post. I'd have to say it was pretty simple. But it was a lot of work. As it sits now, I have more wires (2) going to the trans OD solenoid than the motor. If I ever did another one it would be pretty easy honestly. Here is my latest predicament. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #8789763 04/18/14 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,090 South Carolina MadMooner Campfire Ranger MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,090 South Carolina Gotcha. Looked pretty involved to me, but that's probably more a reflection on my skills, or lack thereof!! Kickazz truck, regardless!!!!! “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

Re: Got me a new hunting rig MadMooner #8797962 04/21/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Here's the reason I pulled the trans. I figured it was broken, but I had no idea it would be broken completely, yet still be work. Yikes! Glad it didn't come apart. The middle section is stuck in there and won't come out but it is cracked entirely around. Trans is being rebuilt with all the bells and whistles, low stall converter, shift kit and heavy duty flexplate. Last edited by Higbean; 04/21/14. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #8824363 04/30/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Well, it has been my week! I got the trans back in and everything works great. Shifts are firm but don't break your neck. Need to adjust the 2nd gear band a little as it is hanging a bit going to 3rd. But here is the good news. I'm getting 19.5mpg!!!! From 12.5 to 19.5 is a heck of a jump. 7mpg for the lay person. On another high note, I picked up this for $500 on Monday. Friend called said a buddy was selling some tools and stuff. I hustled over there and, well, I scored big time. I knew these were expensive, but it wasn't until I got home and a friend stopped by and looked it up that I realized just how much these go for. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #8824786 04/30/14 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! KDK Campfire Tracker KDK Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! Oh, you suck! Heck of a grab! Is that a KRA or a KRL? Last edited by KDK; 04/30/14. Originally Posted by ingwe This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig KDK #8825317 05/01/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA KRL. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #8826002 05/01/14 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! KDK Campfire Tracker KDK Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! You doubly suck. Way jealous here... Originally Posted by ingwe This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig KDK #8836799 05/05/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Had another great weekend in the old crew. Took our annual trip to shoot ground squirrels and took my 11yo daughter. She did great! Really enjoyable having her along to join in on the fun. Didn't whine or complain about anything and did really well handling the gun all on her own. The wind was horrible yesterday. Constant 25 with gusts upwards of 35 I'd guess. Sitting out in the sun while the wind blows dust in your face and the shooting is a little slow can really be a downer. But she hung in there the whole time and was excited to shoot more on Sunday. My buddy that came with us was impressed. Here she is having a fantastic hair day. We hit a deer (yearling doe) on the way up at about 60-65. I saw her and scrubbed a little speed but I still wasted her. She hit the right front of the bumper which bent and whacked the fender. Left fur on the tie rod end, drag link end and front shackle. Kind of a bummer, but I was glad we were in my big ole junk pile. I'm still loving the shell. It really makes it nice having room for all the crap we end up taking on our hunting trips. I have it almost down to a science as far as juggling all the stuff. With the sleeping platform, the hunting stuff fits underneath, ice chests get strapped to the side (and are accessible) and the sleeping stuff gets left in a tent at the campsite. It may not be the best looking thing, but man it sure works good. Fuel mileage was down quite a bit, but a 20 mph headwind wasn't helping it out any. That and I was hauling butt most of the time. "Dad, that's a big drawer." "Yes it is. I bet you could fit in there." "Could I eat my lunch in there?" Last edited by Higbean; 05/05/14. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig Higginez #8837072 05/05/14 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! KDK Campfire Tracker KDK Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! Way cool, man. What's your kid shooting? .22 Mag? Hornet? .17 HRM? Originally Posted by ingwe This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.

Re: Got me a new hunting rig KDK #8837245 05/05/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA Higginez OP Campfire Ranger OP Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,304 Durham, CA .17hmr in a Ruger 77/17. Great little gun and it fits her good. Need to swap scopes as the Leupold is too hard for her to adjust the power. Dumb. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.