I've been lurking on this forum in the 'Vehicles for Sale' section trying to find a '67-72 CC 4x4 with a manual transmission and short bed or short wheel base (SWB), but can only find ones with 2WD, auto, and most with a long bed. I've found a '68 F250 4x4 CC SWB in Oregon, but do not know the extent of rust damage. I will either need better photos from the owner or go fly out there to take a look.

My only other alternative is a '70 F250 CC 2WD SWB w/auto and to convert to diesel, 4x4, and manual. I have the welding skills and can bolt/unbolt stuff. I never did any major fabrication and never swapped a motor, but am willing to buy the tools and learn.

Give me some advice. I will need a truck to trailer my '66 Mustang FB GT; and to use as a work horse and parts hauler. I hate the look of newer vehicles, so that is why I stick in the late sixties.

Thanks.

 

This the one you are talking about?
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Nice site! Looks like you will need to start from a base, maybe just the drive train,then find a cab, box, etc. Not like you can order them from the factory anymore. I wish you luck in your search.

 

Yes, that is the one. What years am I looking for in a drivetrain 4x4 crew cab?

 

That would most likely have a 360 engine in it which any 360 or 390 will swap right in if needed this era crew cabs are pretty rare I have a 71 4x4 crew I'm working on now with a newer front and rear axles super duty leaf springs 460 engine with a 5 speed trans behind it long build but its coming along from the looks of it that truck is going to have a lot of hidden rust like mine did once you start ripping into it more rust issues are discovered then what you originally saw good luck on the search any help let me know ill try to help with any questions

 

This is what I would do if I had an unlimited cash supply...... First I would find a truck that met my basic wish list. A short box, CC then I would tear it apart. Start with the frame and modify it from there. Better, newer axles, diesel with a six speed. Then cherry the cab and box.
Just wondering, do you really need a 4X4, or would a 2WD do just fine?

 

I'm not sure where you live but check the Wyoming craigslist. There is a guy selling 2 crews one is a 4x4. I don't think he is asking a lot for them. If I had more room they would be living in Colorado.

 

The '68 in Oregon has a 351 engine. I talked to the guy in WY with two CCs and you can buy separately.

 

Do I necessarily need a 4x4? Probably not since I live in a flat area with no snow or mud. A 4x4 does give better traction when towing stuff like pulling a boat off a slope. 4x4 looks sweet though.

 

I always like to have 4wd in my trucks sooner or later you'll need it atleast once in my case atleast Hahaha do you have any pictures of these crew cabs? I'm a fan of them and always like to see them on here wish there were more people on here with them p

 

Got the truck from Oregon and after doing a little work... its in driving condition. I'm now working on the headlights, so I can do some midnight prowling. Link to the project - '68F250CC4x4.

 

Nice crew I was looking at your thread the other day on fortification how much was it to the truck to your house did you pull it or have it shipped

 

$2050. Used a transport company.



It was more than the truck!

 

Just got a '97 Dodge with 12V Cummins, 65K miles, NV4500 5-spd M/T, AC, hydro-boost, and DANA 80 rear. Driving it daily while gathering as much info to do the swap over to the '68.

 

damn you got the ideal swap truck right there is it 2 or 4 wd? where did you find the truck for sale? ill be watching for updates i just put my cummins in my crew the other week fits great

 

2WD. Found around Orlando 250 miles from me... snatched it up pretty quick. 1-2 days after ad was posted on CL.