1947 Ford 1.5 Ton 'Heavy' W/ A Cummins

47Ford - 1.5Ton · #1 07-05-2008, 10:38 AM

Hey everyone, just thought I would share my conversion with you. Say hello to my 1947 Ford 1.5 Ton DRW 'Heavy' (They didnt have the F-series yet). The cab and fenders were ripped off of the original chassis as the frame had too many cracks etc in it and is now sitting on a GM-P30 chassis with independent front suspension, disc brakes up front, 13.5 X 4" drums out back, and a much higher availability of parts as well as safety. Under the hood is a 93', re-built in 2003 Cummins 3.9L Turbo Diesel that is mated up to a 1996 Ford F-250 5Speed manual transmission. Were not moving yet, but I'm getting close. ENJOY and comments welcome.

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Benjamin · #2 07-05-2008, 10:54 AM

VERY nice project!!!! i bet that will be a nice ride when it is done. definitely keep us updated with pictures and definitely the first ride's video.

oh ya

and i want that Jim Beam Racing sign...

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Whitmore · #3 07-05-2008, 11:03 AM

sweet man

looks like you have the motor and tranny in top notch shape thats a goooood start

is that a ZF tranny?

anr you gonna do an intercooler?

TKeep us updated with this project man......very cool -

47Ford - 1.5Ton · #4 07-05-2008, 11:21 AM

You bet thats a ZF S-542 tranny.... and an intercooler will be put on HOLD as I will have the truck driving and in working order before I bolt on the 2003 HY-35 Turbo and then put on an intercooler to give the little 4 CYL a power boost along with a 3200 gov spring and viola..... hello ft-lbs and PSI -

**BigDiesel359** · #5 07-05-2008, 11:57 AM

Awesome looking project, I would love to get my hands on an old truck like that to restore/modify.. Don't be afraid to take more pics, we all love pics

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**Mr.Krabs** · #6 07-05-2008, 05:42 PM

looks sweet,thinking about doing a 24valve into a K-5 International myself! -

**wildbill** · #7 07-05-2008, 06:09 PM

Gonna be bad azz!!

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**Woody35** · #8 07-06-2008, 12:09 AM

saw that in Diesel power. keep us posted -

47Ford - 1.5Ton · #9 07-06-2008, 02:55 PM

Yup, she was in the June 2008 issue of Diesel Power Mag and I have to keep sending in pictures and updates in regards to the project for a potential build story article. -

Benjamin · #10 07-06-2008, 03:53 PM

now that's cool. it would be nice to put a plug in there for Diesel Bombers.

so how did dieselpower get wind that you were doing this project? -

47Ford - 1.5Ton · #11 07-06-2008, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Benjamin

now that's cool. it would be nice to put a plug in there for Diesel Bombers.

so how did dieselpower get wind that you were doing this project?

4BTSwaps.com and I worked on a 1966 Mustang Fastback for a bit and sent in a few articles and was in communication with Hot Rod magazine's editor, when I ended up selling the mustang project (never work with your garage door open and are always open to the idea of 'if its in my garage, its for sale' mentality') I spoke of my 1947 project. Diesel Power which is owned by the same company, I was then contacted by Diesel Power asking for a few questions and info and viola... reader project quick tidbit article. Its quite a unique build, and I think thats what catches alot of eyes on the build. That and the 1947 Ford 'Heavies' (no F-series yet) are quite a rare and unique breed of truck. Throw in the Cummins 4 cylinder 4BT which is another rarity of its own and I ended up having a pretty cool project in my eyes.

Threw in some more pictures from this weekends work....

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Benjamin · #12 07-06-2008, 04:55 PM

i think it's an awesome project. are you going to keep the interior and all "original" or retro it? maybe A/C, power windows and such or is it gonna be a towing machine and just be a clean original piece of work? -

47Ford - 1.5Ton · #13 07-06-2008, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by Benjamin

i think it's an awesome project. are you going to keep the interior and all "original" or retro it? maybe A/C, power windows and such or is it gonna be a towing machine and just be a clean original piece of work?

Interior will be a moderate retrofit. Gauges across the entire dash (remember it is an old narrow cab) but will include Fuel, Oil Pres, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Speedo, Tach, EGT, Boost, Fuel pressure) otherwise the bench seat is gone for 2 bucket seats. Fuel tank was under the bench seat, but will be now replaced by dual 33 gallon round saddle tanks off of an isuzu NPR truck.... one of which will be fuel, the other will be a tool box/battery box. No power windows or AC. I told myself with this project there will be ZERO computers and as little electronics possible. The cummins 4BT itself is a 2 wire hookup....one to the starter, one to the solenoid, and that type of mentality will carry though the entire truck. Only electronics besides normal operating, will be onboard air compressors and elec solenoids, CB radio (gotta have the whipper antennas on the semi-truck mirrors) and a radio/cd player with 4 hidden 6-1/2" speakers. -

47Ford - 1.5Ton · #14 07-08-2008, 10:51 PM

Just went junkyarding and found some seats that were within my limitation measurements. Otherwise enjoy a few other tidbit photos.

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Benjamin · #15 07-08-2008, 11:08 PM

is that a center console out of a Mustang? -

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