Originally Posted by Rustin (Post 722662)

I agree we might have to go with a custom tube frame! You know what lets do the custom tube frame, and keep the cab stock, and used the front end as a shell. Weld it all up and turn it into a flip nose. that way we can get to the PowerPlant. We might have to put the cooling system in the bed? either that bring the power-plant into the fire wall and angle the cooling system?

Originally Posted by pukie370 (Post 722697)

why not just put a cummins kta650 in a geo metro. and put a western sadle on the valve cover for a seat!

Originally Posted by MRaynor (Post 722627)

That means you're still putting a good engine in a pile of crap. :s:

Originally Posted by bow2no1 (Post 722744)

puttin in a 7.3 is playin it safe :tu: if he puts in a cummins the torque is equal to that of the earth quake in japan. the rear axle would end up on top of the truck... somethings a ford just wasn't meant for :td:

Originally Posted by bow2no1 (Post 722744)

puttin in a 7.3 is playin it safe :tu: if he puts in a cummins the torque is equal to that of the earth quake in japan. the rear axle would end up on top of the truck... somethings a ford just wasn't meant for :td:

Originally Posted by Red_Rattler (Post 722781)

Which is why on the 650 and 750 the ps 7.3 and 6.0 wasn't an option but the good ol 5.9 was... :D

Originally Posted by 5.9Bronco...eventually (Post 722972)

1995 Ford F-150 Cummins Diesel - Custom Diesel Trucks - Diesel Power Magazine

I think you should go with this guys idea and put the engine in the bed. So be it his engine is a little bit bigger than the 7.3 ha