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'Bumpside' is in reference to the F-series trucks produced from 1967-1972.
'Dentside' is in reference to the trucks from 1973-1979.
....it's in reference to the contour running down the belt line on the side of the truck. On '67-'72, the contour sticks outward (convex), like a bump.
On the '73-'79 models, this contour is concave like a dent.
Man this is sweet! You and I are basically on the same track (minus the whole engine swap though.) Here's how mine sits at the moment. I've got my CV front fitted and gotta weld it up. Then the back I plan on doing the adapters for the rear to be the same bolt pattern and also the axle flip. You think that a notch will have to be done so that the frame doesn't hit the axle now that it's flipped??? I also cut the brake lines and power steering lines on my front end too. You just gonna get new lines made? I still don't know exactly what I'm going to do for a power steering solution. Got the new mustang GT wheels for it too!
Man this is sweet! You and I are basically on the same track (minus the whole engine swap though.) Here's how mine sits at the moment. I've got my CV front fitted and gotta weld it up. Then the back I plan on doing the adapters for the rear to be the same bolt pattern and also the axle flip. You think that a notch will have to be done so that the frame doesn't hit the axle now that it's flipped??? I also cut the brake lines and power steering lines on my front end too. You just gonna get new lines made? I still don't know exactly what I'm going to do for a power steering solution. Got the new mustang GT wheels for it too!
Yes on the wheels, got to find auto steering column. That's a tough one so far.
Yes on the wheels, got to find auto steering column. That's a tough one so far.
Thanks bud! Yea, I'm actually thinking about getting the u-joints and shafts needed to try and make my manual column mate up with the CV one. I also took off the CV power steering pump just in case I could somehow make it work down the road. But I don't see that happening really. It was free with the front end at the salvage yard, so I didn't complain. Ha
Thanks bud! Yea, I'm actually thinking about getting the u-joints and shafts needed to try and make my manual column mate up with the CV one. I also took off the CV power steering pump just in case I could somehow make it
work down the road. But I don't see that happening really. It was free with the front end at the salvage yard, so I didn't complain. Ha
I don't think a "C" notch will be nessasary unless you plan on hauling heavy items. I have about 6" from bump stop to axle.
Nice progress. About how long did it take to go from twin I beams to having the CV mounted?
If you have a good torch set and angle grinder with some 60 grit flapper discs it will make it a lot less painful. It took me about 2 hours to cut out the "K" member and grind the leftovers off. Setting the CV front end wasn't bad at all. You'll have to drill a locator hole in your frame for the dowel pins on the CV unit. Some guys are putting heavy wall pipe through the frame for the long bolts. I chose to use the heavy wall pipe inside the frame and box it then machined an aluminum plate to fill the 1/2" gap you will have between the CV unit and truck frame. I think I have pictures of that on here. Long story short you shouldn't have a problem doing it in a weekend. Also I stripped mine to the frame so that makes it easier too. Don't have any idea how long it would take if you're doing it on a complete truck. Hope this helps. I have photos of my process if you want them.
If you have a good torch set and angle grinder with some 60 grit flapper discs it will make it a lot less painful. It took me about 2 hours to cut out the "K" member and grind the leftovers off. Setting the CV front end wasn't bad at all. You'll have to drill a locator hole in your frame for the dowel pins on the CV unit. Some guys are putting heavy wall pipe through the frame for the long bolts. I chose to use the heavy wall pipe inside the frame and box it then machined an aluminum plate to fill the 1/2" gap you will have between the CV unit and truck frame. I think I have pictures of that on here. Long story short you shouldn't have a problem doing it in a weekend. Also I stripped mine to the frame so that makes it easier too. Don't have any idea how long it would take if you're doing it on a complete truck. Hope this helps. I have photos of my process if you want them.
I found this online and double checked before drilling and it's a good diagram. Makes things a lot easier.
06-17-2015, 09:18 PM
