Hello All,

I recently bought a 1970 F-100 Ranger 4x4 that somebody frankensteined together. The consensus among my mechanic friends is that someone had a lot of spare time and a junkyard.

It has:
- about 5" of lift and 35x12.5 tires on cast aluminum Boyd's,
- a somewhat built 302 with an aluminum Edelbrock Torquer II intake, electric fan, Mallory ignition and power steering, but no power brakes
- a C6 automatic with a shift kit and B&M shifter,
- Dana Spicer 24 transfer case from a 3/4-ton truck,
- front disc brakes from a GM,
- the front suspension was replaced with a leaf-spring setup,
- the dashboard is out of a more modern Dodge truck with cupholders, tape deck, clock, two DC power jacks, tilt steering and a steering wheel off a Dodge Viper with no airbag or horn,
- power windows, power door locks, keyless entry,
- custom front sub-frame with hitch receiver and push bar,
- dual round pipe rear bumper with hitch receiver,
- the fuel tank is custom-built and has been relocated to be behind the rear axle,
- electric fuel pump
- shorty headers into California Turbo mufflers to 2-1/2" pipes that come out just behind the doors.

In the last two weeks I've replaced the rear axle bearings, drums & shoes, replaced the oil pump (because the gauge readings were wacky, but that didn't fix it), replaced the inspection plate gasket on the transfer case (which solved some of the dripping) and added cast aluminum Bully steps. After reading some on these forums, I'm going to change the oil gauge to electrical. I'm also going to be adding power brakes and replacing the master cyclinder in the near future.

This truck has some guts. The engine doesn't burn or leak anything I can find and there is no smoke from the exhaust. For $1400, I think I got a pretty good deal. The only problem is that whomever pieced this thing together forgot one fairly important part for this truck to reach it's full potential: the linkage and shift lever for the transfer case. If anyone has any idea where to find one (besides a junkyard - I'm already trolling those), your input would be greatly appreciated. Again, that Dana Spicer 24 TC was only ever put on the 3/4-ton trucks, as far as I've been able to find out. The 1/2-tons of this era came with a Spicer 19 or 21.

I'm glad to be on here and hopefully I'll be able to contribute as much as I receive. Thanks!

Peter

 

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The term "Frankenstein" insinuates and suggests the result is a big, dumb, lumbering oaf. Sometimes that's not true. Rather, parts of various manufacturers when properly engineered with quality and detail is called "custom built" and performs better than a modified, all-Ford (or whatever brand) vehicle.

I hope you knew what you were getting into at initial purchase and are ready to tackle its custom-ness. Given that you used the terms "mechanic friends", your pals might oughtta lend a helping hand when needed and better yet if at least one of 'em can weld!!

Welcome to FTE.

 

HIO doesn't believe in semantics lol

i think HIO he means his trucks been pieced together by what was scrapped from what was available. other then modified or upgraded.

 

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I had a '68 F100 that was quite a Frankenstein truck. It's now a Frankentrailer. His name's Frankie.

 

2X 19fifty4. Especially that dash. Got me curious.

 

We gotta see pics of this truck sounds decent as long as it was out together right when using them parts from various vehicles. Any idea if its a true factory 4x4 someone may have just turned it from a 2wd into 4wd by putting a custom built spring hanger in front what front axle is under it?

 

Haha! You guys are great! I'll post some pics when I get back to it this afternoon. HIO, the original monster from the book "Frankenstein" was articulate, fast and powerful, but ugly, scary and had been built from various body parts, then revived. That's what I was thinking of. :-)

 

just call it a Mutt and be done with it

PICS!

 

I was also just corrected by my buddy, Dave. He said it' a C4, not a C6. My mistake.

 

Welcome aboard.

Interesting truck for sure. Will look forward to seeing pics of this "thing".

They offered C6 with a small block bellhousing, so don't go on the assumption they didn't fit a small block. BUT, if the pan bolt pattern matches a C4, then you have confirmed it.

 

I can't figure out how to post pics from my iPhone, so I'll get them on the PC and go from there.

 

So let me know what you guys think. :-)