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    a project i call, THEE WEE BASTARD

    Subscribed.... Interesting project. Look forward to seeing updates as you progress.
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    Radiator options for a 7.3 stuffed into a 56 Ford F250

    Cool Manchero project. Putting car bodies on 4x4 frames was huge back in the 80s, but you don't much of it anymore. My first car was a 72 Ranchero, wish I had one today, or its Gran Torino Sportsroof brethren. I would like to see your Manchero project when finished.
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    Radiator options for a 7.3 stuffed into a 56 Ford F250

    The problem with swapping to a good, modern frame is that the modern frames are all rusted out here in northern NY. I have an 82 F150 with rusted/broken frame that donated it's powertrain to my 53 Studebaker 2R5 pickup. Same thing with the 91 SD I have now, rusted through between the cab and...
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    Radiator options for a 7.3 stuffed into a 56 Ford F250

    My plans would be to have the ride height stay at the stock level, which shouldn't be a problem with damaging the radiator. Tire diameters currently on the 56 and the 91 are real close, but I will have to add a leaf or two to the 56 springs to accommodate the additional 300+ pounds of the 7.3...
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    Radiator options for a 7.3 stuffed into a 56 Ford F250

    Yes the hoods are tall on the 53-56, but the tall part is too narrow, so basically with the original radiator, I would have to stay near even with the tops of the fenders. It is possible that I may gain a little. I am aware that modern era trucks use a heavier frame. I will not be abusing the...
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    Radiator options for a 7.3 stuffed into a 56 Ford F250

    Any of you guys have any suggestions on radiator options for putting a 7.3 in a 56 Ford pickup? The OEM radiator is approximately 33"Wx 32.5"H. The space I have to work with (without getting into major frame and body rework) is 34"Wx24"H. I can modify the frame so that the radiator will fit...
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    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    I just went through all of the posts on this thread. You guys have some nice trucks, with my favorites being the 80-86 era. I was actually hoping to find a 53-56 somewhere in the mix with an IDI in it, guess I will have to work on that... maybe. I recently acquired a 91 F Super Duty, 7.3...
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    53 Studebaker 6.9 project

    Being in northern NY, there are few very hot days that make it into the 90s. My firewood cutting season is September/October with temps in 60s and low 70s, which is when I will be towing. There is absolutely no way I can get the 87 Ford radiator in it. I think I can work with 27"X19" or a...
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    53 Studebaker 6.9 project

    The Ford frame is rusty, otherwise I would. The Studebaker frame is perfect. Go figure, 34 years older... I am not sure of the F350 rear gear ratio, the tag info is gone. I plan to use the Ford rear axle as the Studebaker is a 6.66 ratio, with 20 inch tires. 16" tires are easier to find and...
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    53 Studebaker 6.9 project

    I am working on my second Studebaker truck project, a 1953 2R16A (1.5 TON). My intentions are to make a nice truck to haul a trailer with firewood, and get reasonably decent fuel mileage. The original Studebaker drivetrain is not good for today's highway speeds, hence the need to upgrade the...
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    Newbie from NY

    Hey All, I will be building a Studebaker truck with a Ford/IH diesel. I have never owned a diesel before, so here I am... looking for information and opinions. I have been turning wrenches for most of my life as a millwright, auto mechanic, heavy truck mechanic, and mining heavy equipment...

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