Ok,
I have this posted on the super duty forum as well, but this seems like a good place as well. I have used the search function and found some good links to those who do Cummins Conversions.
I just purchased my first home and actually have a garage and plan on being in my new location for 3-4 years before the Army picks up and moves me.
I used to own a 53 Ford F-100 PU (My first car I ever rebuilt with my dad, I know it has a 55 grill) and I drove this in Highschool. I sold it so I could afford to get married right out of highschool and I want it back. I can't find my old truck so I figured I would do one up on it.
I want to start from scratch, by ripping the entire truck down to nothing and starting from there. But here is where you awesome guys who know way more than I do come in.
I want to stick in a cummins (I know I know but work with me) 12 Valve in or a PSD. I have a feeling the 7.3 is a tad to large for the body and I don't know weight specs but a bit heavier as well. I know there is going to have to be some beefing up and modding under there to take the wieght but the lighter the better. Secondly this truck is not going to be a daily driver. It is purely going to be modded for hot-rodding/drag racing, Plus I can pull more TQ/HP out of the Cummins.
Besides weight and front end work. Wireing of course, and drivetrain substitues, what else do you see being a problem. I know those things drove like a truck and the steering box was crap, and would probably have to work in some sort of powersteering/possibly using the pump from what ever engine I plug in there. I'm going to go with an Auto so need to worry about cutting and installing a clutch. I still do not have the meaasurements but I'm 99% sure there is enough room in there stock for a 5.9L. Of course Motor Mounts would have to be custom made but harder things have been done. No need for AC as it won't be driven that much, Just pop up the ram air vent to the cabin.
I'm not sure if I'm going to go with a twin turbo set up but probably not. Thank you for any input you guys have. I have a feeling this is going to be around a 3 year project and will suck up every dollar I don't have so any suggestions are welcome. This has been a dream of mine for about a year now and I finally have the means and ability to do it. I just hope I don't have to sell my current baby to afford it all. I'm guessing in the ballpark of around 20K by the time it is all done depending on how much the engine/body of the truck will cost me.
Ohh one last thing. I saw that Autoworld did a 59 but that is a completely different truck. Anyone seen anything this old done? Also someone on the superduty forum thought I may be able to use the doge frame and put on a Ford F-100 Body? I don't have either to measure right now. Is this a vialbe option or is it easer to plug and play with the drivetrain components? I know I can order Fiberglass bodies as well to reduce the weight.
Thank you, you guys are awesome
Ohh here is a pic of what the truck will look like. It is my old truck
I have this posted on the super duty forum as well, but this seems like a good place as well. I have used the search function and found some good links to those who do Cummins Conversions.
I just purchased my first home and actually have a garage and plan on being in my new location for 3-4 years before the Army picks up and moves me.
I used to own a 53 Ford F-100 PU (My first car I ever rebuilt with my dad, I know it has a 55 grill) and I drove this in Highschool. I sold it so I could afford to get married right out of highschool and I want it back. I can't find my old truck so I figured I would do one up on it.
I want to start from scratch, by ripping the entire truck down to nothing and starting from there. But here is where you awesome guys who know way more than I do come in.
I want to stick in a cummins (I know I know but work with me) 12 Valve in or a PSD. I have a feeling the 7.3 is a tad to large for the body and I don't know weight specs but a bit heavier as well. I know there is going to have to be some beefing up and modding under there to take the wieght but the lighter the better. Secondly this truck is not going to be a daily driver. It is purely going to be modded for hot-rodding/drag racing, Plus I can pull more TQ/HP out of the Cummins.
Besides weight and front end work. Wireing of course, and drivetrain substitues, what else do you see being a problem. I know those things drove like a truck and the steering box was crap, and would probably have to work in some sort of powersteering/possibly using the pump from what ever engine I plug in there. I'm going to go with an Auto so need to worry about cutting and installing a clutch. I still do not have the meaasurements but I'm 99% sure there is enough room in there stock for a 5.9L. Of course Motor Mounts would have to be custom made but harder things have been done. No need for AC as it won't be driven that much, Just pop up the ram air vent to the cabin.
I'm not sure if I'm going to go with a twin turbo set up but probably not. Thank you for any input you guys have. I have a feeling this is going to be around a 3 year project and will suck up every dollar I don't have so any suggestions are welcome. This has been a dream of mine for about a year now and I finally have the means and ability to do it. I just hope I don't have to sell my current baby to afford it all. I'm guessing in the ballpark of around 20K by the time it is all done depending on how much the engine/body of the truck will cost me.
Ohh one last thing. I saw that Autoworld did a 59 but that is a completely different truck. Anyone seen anything this old done? Also someone on the superduty forum thought I may be able to use the doge frame and put on a Ford F-100 Body? I don't have either to measure right now. Is this a vialbe option or is it easer to plug and play with the drivetrain components? I know I can order Fiberglass bodies as well to reduce the weight.
Thank you, you guys are awesome
Ohh here is a pic of what the truck will look like. It is my old truck
