Disc swap from van?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 307
Likes: 1
From: McMinnville, TN
Disc swap from van?
I have a 69 F150 with drums all around. I picking up a junked mid 70s ford van. Do the vans have the twin I-beams that I could swap onto the 69 for front discs? Are there any parts I should be looking for on the van that may come in useful?
I have a 64,69, and 85 Ford trucks.
I have a 64,69, and 85 Ford trucks.
Hotshot
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 12,170
Likes: 5
From: The hills of No. Calif.
I looked into the reverse of this several years ago, as I wound up with a motorhome on a '70 E300 van chassis. It has drum brakes and I was considering swapping in the entire I-beams, disc brakes and all from my '72 F250 parts truck. But as I recall, there's a difference in frame width that made this swap not doable, and possibly kingpin diameter that meant I couldn't even swap the hubs/etc. I never bothered to research it further as I am now preparing to junk both vehicles.
Hotshot
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 12,170
Likes: 5
From: The hills of No. Calif.
There should be a lot of good usable stuff on there...for someone. Offhand I can't think of what might be a direct swap, probably not much, but there should be some parts that can be made to work in a pinch. But don't take my word for the front beams not working, take a few minutes with a measuring tape and check just to be sure.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 307
Likes: 1
From: McMinnville, TN
Completely forgot about the booster. I may not get discs on the 68, but I might get power! And power steering too! What about the rearend? I need limited-slip or posi for my 85.
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,006
Likes: 2
From: CASA GRANDE AZ
Trending Topics
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 785
From: Simi Valley, CA
Econoline brake parts do not interchange with F100/350 brake parts.
First Econoline disc brakes: 1975, all previous years had drums.
Econolines are integral bodied thru 1974, do not have a separate frame....so the suspension is different.
1969/74 Econolines used Power Assist P/S, not used on any F100/250 2WD.
First Econoline disc brakes: 1975, all previous years had drums.
Econolines are integral bodied thru 1974, do not have a separate frame....so the suspension is different.
1969/74 Econolines used Power Assist P/S, not used on any F100/250 2WD.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 307
Likes: 1
From: McMinnville, TN
Econoline brake parts do not interchange with F100/350 brake parts.
First Econoline disc brakes: 1975, all previous years had drums.
Econolines are integral bodied thru 1974, do not have a separate frame....so the suspension is different.
1969/74 Econolines used Power Assist P/S, not used on any F100/250 2WD.
First Econoline disc brakes: 1975, all previous years had drums.
Econolines are integral bodied thru 1974, do not have a separate frame....so the suspension is different.
1969/74 Econolines used Power Assist P/S, not used on any F100/250 2WD.
Hotshot
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 12,170
Likes: 5
From: The hills of No. Calif.
Sounds like you have the later full-frame van. It would have full power steering, not just power-assist like the earlier vans. Power-assist systems generally had a conventional non-power steering box, but had a hydraulic cylinder powered by a power steering pump hooked into the steering linkage to provide easier steering. Here's an illustration:
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 785
From: Simi Valley, CA
Power Assist P/S:
1953/64: all FoMoCo Passenger Cars (except 1958/64 Lincoln & 1961/64 T-Bird) / 1965/80: some FoMoCo Passenger Cars / 1969/74 Econoline / 1973/77 F100/250 4WD.
1953/64: all FoMoCo Passenger Cars (except 1958/64 Lincoln & 1961/64 T-Bird) / 1965/80: some FoMoCo Passenger Cars / 1969/74 Econoline / 1973/77 F100/250 4WD.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 18,488
Likes: 22
From: The Big, Oregon
None of the steering stuff will swap over if it's a 75+. The vans had the steering in front of the axle, trucks through 79 had it behind the axle.
The interior door handles are the same as 68-72 trucks, I think the armrests were too. Wheels should swap over though-
The interior door handles are the same as 68-72 trucks, I think the armrests were too. Wheels should swap over though-
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
genscripter
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
2
May 9, 2017 10:01 AM
Baer
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
May 18, 2016 08:06 AM
