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New visitor that has a project started. Putting 12v and automatic into a 1965 Ford 2wd pick-up. My question to anyone who has placed this combination together is will it fit without firewall modification and leaving the radiator core support where it is? Looks like the distance is real close, so hate to start without knowing where we will be headed.
Thanks for the help.
Without actually measuring a 1965 cab, I can only say that I think it can be done.
I do know with 100% certainty that a 12V fits nicely into a 1979 F-series engine bay with ZERO firewall modifications and no body lift. There is ample clearance between the Cummins fan and the Ford radiator as well. The only significant modifications are to the core support and the frame. The core support modification was the cutting of two 4"dia holes for the intercooler connections to pass through. An earlier non-intercooled 12V engine would not require these holes. The 4WD frame needed one modification - the removal of the top half of the frontmost crossmember to clear the Cummins (rear sump) oil pan.
Take your time fitting it all in and measuring (or mocking up) as much as you can before fabricating the engine mounts. Measure twice and cut once is my motto.
My build thread on the FTE site has been updated intermittently, but feel free to PM me should you have any specific questions. I like 1964/5/6 trucks as well, you can see a dark gray primered 1965 F750 (another rebuild project) in the background of some of my build thread pics...
Since your truck is a 1965, and a 2WD, it should have twin I-beam front suspension. The front frame crossmember is pretty wide to go over the I-beams, so a typical Cummins oil pan won't work. Front sump is still too far back... Rear sump is out of the question as the tie rods are back there. I do not like the idea of swapping I-beams from side to side and running the steering linkage out front, as that throws the ackerman principle out the window... I did some quick comparison measurements on a 70's F-series 2WD truck, and I think it can fit with a custom oil pan. The sump needs to be much shallower to clear the crossmember, and longer to maintain capacity. Adding a baffle I think is a good idea. My next two conversion projects will be a 74 F350 and then my 69F100, both 2wd trucks.
I'll be starting on a 74 crew cab 4x4 in about three weeks, have a cummins in a shipping crate(93 club cab 4x4) I'm going to use the complete drivetrain in the ford frame. I'll try to get some pictures of the swap. Dean
I built a 79 ford bronco with a 4bt motor for hunting and wheeling. Also has a 4spd with a splitter in front of it so u get 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears using the split 205. It averages 37 to 41 mpg with 37s on it. also installed lockers front and rear. and istalled a set of rear leaf springs off an 03 dodge. built costom bumpers and then camo paint.
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79 bronc 4bt conv. 8spd / 97 1500 12v conv. big injectors, home built twins, 5" stacks, ARP studs, 4k gov springs, / 2003 2500 6spd SMARTY SSR, 100 sticks, NOS, 5" stacks, ARP studs, bd lift pump, BD Super B Special 64/71/14, steed speed manifold SBC DD 3250 5" lift 37" toyo mt 557 / 1090
I have a 1977 i did a complete body off resto on a few years ago. I did a 12v swap on my 1992, i like it some much i found an 2004 common rail for my 1977. It's on the engine stand now and i'm just collecting the rest of the parts i need.
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1992 F-250 4x4 Cummins Conversion Destroked ZF-5 Twins Intercooled Front Dana 60 Swap
1993 F-250 4x4 Cummins Conversion (in progress)
I've had mine running for about 2 1/2 years now. Its still a work in progress and always will be with any luck.
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Jesse 78 Ford F250, 24 valve from a 2001, NV4500, NP241dhd, 6” lift, 35” tires, holley blue pump, homemade fuel filter setup(think fass or airdog), apps inside cab. You can buy what they think you want or you can make it yourself. F.O.R.D. build and truck Pics
Im planning on putting a 24 valve in a 2wd 1979 Ford crew cab dully. Truck been restored and working a getting a motor. Im going to make it a 4x4 and lift it about 6-8 inchs.
I have a 1966 F150 4x4 that is going to get a 93 cummins soon. Already purchased the complete running 93 2wd 5spd which runs and drives great. Sold old 351W so I have to do it now! Will create a thread when I start the conversion, hopefully here in a couple of months.... have to get PE exam out of the way
it would be great to start a group for these models of Fords. I'm still in the progress of building my 79 supercab dually 4x4 with a 96 p pump motor. I plan to have it road worthy not done aound the end of october. I rreally enjoy readin the post of the ford conversions and it has definately helped me with ideas on my build. My son is building a 90 model crew with a cummins. I guess it runs in the family.
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