hi guys, can someone decode this vin please-F10CR37641, also on the 60 model, do the stub axles share their diameters with a latter vehicle for an easy disc conversion, i realise numerous retailers sell kits over there but when the rotors wear i need to source them locally( this will be an everyday hack )also what options were available as far as the instruments go?can u end up with a full compliment of gauges by sticking with OEM?..cya..gary

 

Gary, F100, 292 Y block V8, any idea if there was a 0 between C and R? R is for the san jose California plant it was built at and the rest of it is the truck serial #.

I'm not good with aftermarket stuff so no help on the brakes.

No options for the F100 as far as insturments went. If you'd like to remain stock, try finding a large 57-60 F-600+ as it will have more room in that guage panel to add. -4speed

 

hi guys, this 60 is meant to have a 312 fitted, can u pull a plug to check the stroke to verify this or is their another way?cya gary

 

hmmm.... You might be able to pull a plug and measure, but pulling the head would actually help. $5 says its a 292(most turn into 312's on selling day). -4speed

 

Hey gary,
Is your 60 a right hand drive? Just wondering. If so I would like to get a picture of it.

Kevin Bigwin56f100

 

Some big Ford trucks after 1960 used the same gauge panel, with tach and air pressure gauges where the stars are.

About the brakes, try ecihotrodbrakes; they have adapter plates that'll let you use GM calipers and F150 discs. No machining, just change the bearings.

 

hi guys, firstly the y block has always been something i would throw away and replace with a cleveland but in this instance i must be getting old because i am looking at this one from a different angle, is it possible to measure the stroke ( like with the 302/351 clev )as pulling the head is not an option ( i would rather change motors ). secondly the 60 is a LHD which has recently come into the country although a mate of mine has a factory RHD i could get some pics if u want it may take a few weeks though because of the distance involved. just thinking for a moment, did y blocks have the size cast into the cranks as the cleveland did?, dropping the sump should be a 10 minute job, and chances are it leaks anyway>.....cya...gary