what custom fabrications have you done?
#106
07-10-2012, 02:03 PM
Axle, and PS upgrades
I have went from a HD44 front axle to a Dana 60 with dual piston calipers. Also I installed a Power Steering gear box and pump from a 79. I had to make a small cut in the cross member by the gear box plus add an extra universal a hiem joint for support. At first when installing it, I did not realize the univeral angle was to great causing it to push the gearbox. This eventually caused the 2 lower bolts on the gearbox to break when getting on the freeway. Had enough steering to get back off ok. Installing the extra universal, and added a plate behind the gearbox for support which solved the problem. Now instead of armstrong steeing I can turn it with one finger. Recently replaced drivers floor pan, mount plus front cab corner.
The brakes are really hard to push though. It is a 73 f250 4x4 with the axle out of a 1 ton 76. I put in a new proportioning valve for the disk brakes, but I was wondering if I would change the power booster to something bigger, or turbobooster?
The brakes are really hard to push though. It is a 73 f250 4x4 with the axle out of a 1 ton 76. I put in a new proportioning valve for the disk brakes, but I was wondering if I would change the power booster to something bigger, or turbobooster?
#107
07-10-2012, 05:29 PM
Senior User
#108
07-10-2012, 05:47 PM
Hotshot
I am wanting to know how to custom fab a lift kit without buying just a regular kit, because the dimensions and height I'm wanting, I can't get with a regular kit. For floor pans, I am wanting to use sheet metal; cut it, bend it, etc. Wouldn't you call that custom fab? Same for rear cab mount and all the body/frame work. I want to do it myself with parts/pieces I create, not anything I have to buy pre-built.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...150-build.html
#110
12-12-2012, 06:35 PM
Lead Driver
While not all custom, it was a lot of work and involved the precise cutting of a huge hiole in my firewall to install factory AC/heat in my '77
I also made my own tracks to install functional 50/50 buckets with individual center armrests from a 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis (I need to recover them now though).
I then made a three section one piece storage box / shelving unit with doors to fill behind the seats to back of cab that would not hinder seat travel.
I added cruise control making the housing for two mom contact nor off pushbuttons and toggle to control my self installed cruise control.
I have a bad "butt" 2" reciever trailer hitch that is super duty like and it resides under my self made 3/16" steel 8" x 2" channel drop centyer rear bumper and brackets.
Am I on the right track?
I also made my own tracks to install functional 50/50 buckets with individual center armrests from a 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis (I need to recover them now though).
I then made a three section one piece storage box / shelving unit with doors to fill behind the seats to back of cab that would not hinder seat travel.
I added cruise control making the housing for two mom contact nor off pushbuttons and toggle to control my self installed cruise control.
I have a bad "butt" 2" reciever trailer hitch that is super duty like and it resides under my self made 3/16" steel 8" x 2" channel drop centyer rear bumper and brackets.
Am I on the right track?
#111
05-18-2014, 01:22 AM
Senior User
of all things I've been doing a bunch of IDI Diesel Swaps... Currently I'm Swapping in a 1986 6.9L IDI Diesel with a 1994 7.3L Factory Turbo and a DNE2 Overdrive on the end of a T189 4 Speed...
Here's a link to my build and a few photos below...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-idi-swap.html
Here's a link to my build and a few photos below...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-idi-swap.html
#112
05-18-2014, 10:14 AM
Lead Driver
I must have been asleep when I made my post above ..... even I had trouble reading it.
here it is again, with some details added.
here it is again, with some details added.
While not all custom, it was a lot of work and involved the precise cutting of a huge hiole in my firewall to install factory AC/heat in my '77
I also made my own tracks to install functional 50/50 buckets with individual center armrests from a 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis (I need to recover them now though).
I then made a three section one piece storage box / shelving unit with doors to fill behind the seats to back of cab that would not hinder seat travel.
I added cruise control making the housing for two momentary contact normally off pushbuttons and toggle on/off to control my self installed cruise control. The brain box and actuator was one kit of the two (the other one went into a '67 Chevelle SS) I bought at Sears when their local "overstock / outlet / discontinued" store was open in the '80s .... it still works.
I have a 2" reciever trailer hitch that is super duty like and it resides under my self made 3/16" steel 8" x 2" channel drop center rear bumper and brackets .... at the back of the bed which has a 11 gage floor and front wall on top of OEM steel .... and whose rear bed sides are tied into each other for no sway using 1/4"X4" steel bar running across under tailgate.
I also made my own tracks to install functional 50/50 buckets with individual center armrests from a 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis (I need to recover them now though).
I then made a three section one piece storage box / shelving unit with doors to fill behind the seats to back of cab that would not hinder seat travel.
I added cruise control making the housing for two momentary contact normally off pushbuttons and toggle on/off to control my self installed cruise control. The brain box and actuator was one kit of the two (the other one went into a '67 Chevelle SS) I bought at Sears when their local "overstock / outlet / discontinued" store was open in the '80s .... it still works.
I have a 2" reciever trailer hitch that is super duty like and it resides under my self made 3/16" steel 8" x 2" channel drop center rear bumper and brackets .... at the back of the bed which has a 11 gage floor and front wall on top of OEM steel .... and whose rear bed sides are tied into each other for no sway using 1/4"X4" steel bar running across under tailgate.
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