i was wanting to knw if anyone has done a 12 valve swap on to making a 1/2 ton into a 1 ton , im a newbie so any help would be appreciated

 

I see more of the 67-79's than the Slicksides. Essentially the same type of build. It's a tight fit, and you'll need to box the frame, and put in "352 with snow plow" front springs. The I-beams themselves are the same between the F1-350. The spindles of course change with tonnage. The rear will hold pretty well, depending on the hp level. Having an intercooler will be difficult to mount also.

 

Hello, I am going to be doing a Cummins into a 65 CrewCab Ford....I have all my pieces, now I get to start the fun stuff...

2 places for greatest knowledge base are here...

Slick 60's :: Index Best site on the web for slicks.....

Then read thru this build...He is almost done doing what I am getting ready to build....
Great thread with lots of good how to pics...

1965 Ford Crewcab 12 valve conversion - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum

This guy is also on the Slick60's Forum group as 65crew , and I am 64crew4x4 everywhere...

Have fun, and take lots of Pics......

John.

 

There is a site called fordcummins.com, they specialize in converting ford trucks to cummins, and they have instruction manuals as well as conversion parts for sale.

 

For what you get, it seems their prices are a bit high (assuming you can weld / cut steel, or have a friend who can). I checked for kits for an Excursion and as I recall it was around $3,500 for the kit

 

you might also think about doing a body transplant onto the frame of a 12V dodge. Just a thought unless you want to do alot of work, never a bad thing.

 

Have you guys and gals checked out this site?



Old Ford Crew Cab Community, Pre 1980 Ford Crew Cab owners community and information source.


Just another Great Fourm for "Old" Crew Cab Fords to check out!

 

any pics of the '66?