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.

 

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...

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Gonna be bad azz!!

 

saw that in Diesel power. keep us posted

 

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.

 

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?