Over the last couple of years I have started a complete rebuild of a F-250 from the ground up. Production date of the truck is 7 of 77 so it has parts of a 77 and a 78. The engine is a 12 valve with a P pump out of a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. Transmission for now I have settled on a ZF5 with the 460 bell housing pattern. Transfer case is the original NP205. Axles are the original Dana 44 front and Dana 60 rear. These are just some pictures of what I am doing if anybody is interested. If you have questions or would like more detail just let me know I would be happy to help if anyone wants information. I have built 99% of this myself trying to not have special parts. Everything so far are off the shelf parts or made by me with average joe tools.

 

A few more pictures

 

Starting a build with a 88 f350, a 91 12v and a diesel zf5. What was your process for your trans adaptor and what starter will you be using? Looks good so far. I am looking forward to following this build.

 

I am using a Cummins starter. It was a lot easier for the way I made my plate. What bellhousing pattern is on your zf5?

 

It is the 7.3 zf.

 

Okay that one is a lot different than mine from what I've seen. If you use the Cummins starter you shouldn't have carve much on the transmission but I am not 100% sure about that. My plate is a combination of the stock Cummins and a built one. It is hard to explain but I'll try to get you some pictures

 

Thank you for your time I appreciate the help.