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What's your goal for completion? Hoping to be done by the end of February.
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
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Define "done" LMAO!! these things are never done!
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snort
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I think he means he wants to drive it in Feb. Like I want to drive my roadrunner this spring. Done? Hell no. Never
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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.
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
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Cool rig, how much do you think the engine swap will set ya back?
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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
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
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Damn, that truck is awesome!
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Damn, that truck is awesome! Thanks for the compliment, but even more so, thanks for your service!
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
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Got the floor pans in. Gas tank is in, just needs to be plumbed.
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
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"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
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This all looks so familiar. Nice work!
Last edited by tzone; 01/29/12.
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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).
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Had not followed for a while.
Very slick...and love the Cummins swap.
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Got to Ford Cummins.com drop a 24valve in her. Add a DANA 60 up front and DANA 70 to the rear and go.
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Got to Ford Cummins.com drop a 24valve in her. Add a DANA 60 up front and DANA 70 to the rear and go. ???
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