hey guys

just got this truck for free

its a late 78 or 79 f250 camper special 4x4 supercab

the body is shot!

but i want to find out the front axle

it has king pins so im thinking it is a d60

let me know what ya think!
Thanks!

 

Scrape the muck off the axle to read its Bill of Material (BOM) number.


Then go to the tech info compilation, linked in my sig below, and use the link to Dana-Spicer's tech library to decode the numbers.


If I recall correctly, it's like the 9th of 10th reference manual up from the bottom of their page.

 

Looks like a rusty D60, follow HIO's guidance and here is another D60 info spot, as back up.

BillaVista.com-Dana 60 Front Axle Bible Tech Article by BillaVista

Actually all that gunk works like a rust preventative. lol.

 

well after readin those threads and info i pulled the axle

it is a dana 60

also pulled the t case

rest of truck is gone to scrap tomorrow

just way too far gone to save, nothing is really even salvageable

i kept the axle the wheels and the t case and front drieshaft

 

Should of got the rear D60, matching gear ratios...You should never just get the good stuff and scrap the rest...you will regret it. I know I did and therefore I will never scrap one again.

There is ton of parts on there to sale....tons. SC dent chrome, NO reproduced by no one. Those are flip open SC windows, race trac chrome, fender and cowl badges. Dash wiring, SC roof liner ring. Mirrors, steering column, steering box, headers, rear sump oil pan. OEM sway bar frame links (never mind I see you cut those)......front leaf spring hangers.

 

Yea I would like the aftermarket light rack on the cab.

 

I'm gonna pull the trim and windows and badges too then

Reason I cut away bar links was they were welded and extended ones. Not oem.

The lightbar is gone to a neighbor kid for free. He just had to take it off lol


I appreciate the help. Im very new to the dents. I'm very experienced in the 80-86 and 92-97.

I actually just got my dads and grandpas truck back a couple weeks ago. Needs a frame off resto like we did on our other two trucks. It's a 77 f250 4x4 reg cab long bed. 400m automatic. Grandpa ordered it new. He passed when my dad was 16 so he had it then sold it a year before he died when I was 6 to my cousin. Finally pryed it out of my cousins hands.

 

If you have a place to store it and it will be easily accessibly I would keep it because there is always some one on the WTB FORUM that needs a connector, small piece, part ect..elec harness part. But not everyone has the space available.

Cool story on the new truck.

 

yeah i have a million other projects going on.

here are the pics of what i got from it

supercab windows, all the dent trim, tail light trim, 2 tailgate trim pieces, horn pad, door panels, 2 bezels, window cranks, emblems, race track trim, ranger xlt glovebox door,headliner trim which is 2 or 3 sets, and the best part...... a clean un cracked dashpad!!

and front axle assembly, t case wheels and tires

 

Put all that in the classified section and make some project $$$.

Pop open SC windows did you get the cab part hinge? Green door panels $$

 

AXLE code is not within the VIN of any year Ford truck.

This is the Safety Standard Certification Label that is glued to the B pillar below the striker plate. It does not have the AXLE code printed on it until 1980.

Thru 1979: AXLE code stamped on the 2nd line-far right of the Warranty Plate, riveted to the left door face below the latch.

But, if the AXLE code only contains two digits, it only pertains to the rear axle.

If the AXLE code has 3 digits, the 3rd digit pertains to the front axle, but it may not pertain to a 4WD's front driving axle. It might only pertain to P/S or Tilt Steering Column (1978/79)

 

Thankyou for the info number!!

 

Did'ja know (probably not) that these hinge and latch parts are the same as 1972/80 Pinto/Bobcat station wagons?

Their quarter windows pop open just like the Super Cab quarter windows.

Here's a coupla pics for your 'collection.'

Upper: 1974/79 Super Cab with/without movable (pop out) quarter windows.

Lower (lower pic): 1973/79 Pinto/Bobcat station wagon (body style 73) movable quarter window parts.

 

wow! now that you mention it i can definitely say that ive seen em

I owned a 78 pinto squire wagon that had the pop out windows and those are definitely the same

Great info!

 

ND you as always are "The Man" when it comes to knowing all the good stuff. Thanks for the info and pic.