didn't see the link, you talking about these:

Ford Dana 60 Ubolt Plate (Front, Early) - RuffStuff Specialties

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im happy with the way it came out, id rather have extra strength than cut out an entire cross member when i dont have to, i finished the welding, and its painted up. i dont have a pic of the final product of x members but the engine is bolted in with no clearance issues. except for the p/s pump to box, and the steering shaft to manifold. uh oh. will post pics later

 

Truck is coming along nicely, im looking forward to seeing the final product, keep up the good work

 

engine is in and on new xmember nicely. all measuring went very well and its sitting exactly where i want it.


and sorry ford i really didnt like the way you set this up for me...

 

Update: sorry ive been busy with the new job and such no time to update, theres more pictures also to add. im looking for serpintine belt double sided 5 ribbed for the set up im trying to run, or if anyone knows a smooth pully for the water pump either one would work let me know if you have ideas, ill post a pic of that later, also rebuilt front axle pics coming. anyways this is whats been done lately,

minor transmission cut and fits like a glove
lined the old drive shafts up and looks like theyll work after a new carrier bearing for the rear and u joints



making linkage for the 205 setup





convinced my dad to trade his 60 for a 44 for half profit, anybody local needs a 60 front with 3.54 ratio its for sale

 

Where is local to you?

 

sorry i havent updated this in a long time, much progress

the yard


behind front seat on cab crossmember rot


new metal in all vents and top of firewall, it was rotted through leaking inside the cab oh and a sneak on the tires that im going to hate


drivers floor



p/s floor/ rocker work





two new cab mounts and front painted


drilled holes for body bushings


and the cabs back on


next step im modifying a 14 bolt to fit with disk brakes (with e brakes) in the rear, ill be doin cab corners at some point also. more to come and will probably be another couple months before another update

 

oh and if your wondering we set up a bench seat right in front of the gas tank on top of the frame thats why your seeing feet there

 

Looking good. That bronco woulda been an interesting piece of gear if it was done right though

 

Im digging the project. I have similar plans for my 78 super c.
I was worried about frame strength. I was considering fish plating the outside of the frame a ft or two with the motor mounts towards the middle.
It might not be needed. i know the 7.3 is a few 100 lbs heavier. might not be a big deal, i just know my truck has been airborn before

 

Hey everyone sorry I haven been updating but the truck has come a long way. Listen I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find 4 inch lift springs for the rear. I'm doing a swap one ton 14 bolt and I don't want to keep the junk factory springs so I was going to take factory block out and get 4 inch springs? Anyone have a link I'm having trouble finding just the rear springs. Ill add some pics soon

 

For ride and comfort grab a set of springs off a newer 1 ton chevy and do a shackle flip.

 

What did you ever do about that rust/corrosion over the passenger side door on the roof? I have the SAME thing on my truck and it's surprised me too...

 

gonna be a nice truck. i did super cab 4x4 build the rust repair nightmares still wake me up at night. just keep on keepin on

 

my gm 14 bolt

my buddy was doin the same thing in his 84 k20... his perches didnt line up

hydro booster mouted up

started takling this i saw someone was wondering about it.

used a piece out of a old roof