What I am really curious about is getting the hand brakes to work. I am planning to do this swap on my 49 F-2 and have already purchased a 4.10 ratio Dana 60 from a 66 F-250.

 

On my 52 F2 the hand brake is basically a drum on the back of the transmission. Is the 49 different? If they are cables running to the rear backing plates I guess you can just use a cable set up simalar to an early Mustang or such. Now that said my D60 dated 1965 did NOT have provisions for parking brakes, is that your issue?

Paul

 

Ford went to the drum on the transmission in 51 for the F-2s and F-3s. Before 51 the hand brakes were in the rear brakes. Mt 66 D60 has hand brake cables on it, but they are different from my 49 cables.

 

38 Coupe,

By different is one like one long cable with a pull cut out in the center and the other two seperate cables? If so you should be able to get the necessary piece that hooks either style to your single pull cable from a place like NPD. I know Mustangs used both style emergency brake cables so hopefully this helps.

Paul

 

I'm doing the same swap. can't wait to see how this goes!

Post pics if you can as you go.

~Jason

 

I had to shorten the drive shaft 2 inches. The Timken axle center of axle tube to center of u joint cap is 12 inches where as the Dana 60 measures 14 inches.

Paul

 

I'm sure hoping my 48 F3 is different. I'll make some measurements tomorrow. I have to go back to the junkyard to exchange one of the brake drums. There's a chip in it I didn't notice until it was loaded in my car.
I'll also be double checking the ebrake setup. I pulled a bracket for the ebrake cable with the axle, so hopefully this will be what I need.
Abomination,
Have no fear, there will be many pictures to follow.

Dan

 

No way around it, I will have to get my driveshaft shortened. I got a quote of $65 for the cutting, welding, and re-balancing of the shaft from a driveline shop, so not too bad.
I measured the spring perches and they are exactly the same.
I got the brake drum switched out at the junkyard now I'm thinking I should just go ahead and change the bearings, races, and oil seals before I install it.
I took a good look at the e-brake setup on both mine and the donor vehicle. It is definitely different, but not too hard to make work.
Mine looks like this


I'm thinking I can just cut a slit in that Y bolt and insert the Dana cable in it. The Dana cable has the lead ***** on the end of the cable. Does this sound feesible to anyone?
The problem, though, is that it won't be adjustable on that part, just the single main cable.

Dan

 

What does the other end of both types of cables look like? Can you use the Timken cables with the Dana backing plates?

I wouldn't slot the clevises.

 

The ones on the Timken have two bolts on the outside where the cable goes into the backing plate. I'll see once I pull the brake drums on the Timken what it looks like inside. The Dana does not have these bolts, so I'm thinking it will be some kind of push on clamp of some sort? Sorry I'm not more specific. I will post more details when I can get a better look. I didn't really want to cut the clevises if I didn't have to, but was just throwing around an idea.
It would be great if the cables could just be swapped out. I'm going to pursue that route first.

 

Any updates?

 

Sorry, no updates right now. I'm getting ready to move soon, so the project has been put on hold for a little bit.
I would like to at least try and see if the cables will swap out before I make the move, but it's just a matter of finding the time.

Dan

 

I just noticed you're from Colorado Springs. Love to see your truck in person. I live in Falcon, north of Schriever AFB. PM me if you'd like to get together. -Rusty

 

Have you moved? Are there any updates on the truck project?

 

Come to find out we are not moving afterall. Just found this out recently. I haven't done much to the F3 but rebuild the carb. I try to fit in some Ford time in between my sons VW project we are trying to get done in time for him to learn to drive in. Needless to say that's priority right now. My next target is to see if the ebrake cables can be swapped.

Dan