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Oct 4, 2014 | 07:59 PM

fordblimp

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57 front cab mounts

My 57 needs front cab mounts, has anyone found a source for new ones? Or will I have to make some? Thanks for any help

Oct 5, 2014 | 11:31 AM

spurredon

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I had to make mine, was able to use some of the existing and graph on what was soft or missing.

Oct 6, 2014 | 08:38 AM

Walston

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There is a place that makes them. I bought them in 2006. I can't recall the name and cannot get to my files right now. Do a search in the 48-56 forum. Back then it was 48-60 and that is where the archive would be. I will try to find it but it will be this weekend.

Oct 6, 2014 | 03:39 PM

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Here you go
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...0-corners.html
Walstons reply is #4

Classic's web site
classicfabrication.com your on-line source for floorpans for your classic car

Pictures of your project are required

Oct 6, 2014 | 07:52 PM

fordblimp

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Thanks for the info,the front clip is off now,Ill take some more pictures ,I don't have many of it.

Oct 7, 2014 | 02:41 PM

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Whoa there is something terribly wrong in that first picture.
Truck looks pretty solid. Whats the plans?

Oct 7, 2014 | 07:45 PM

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Fix the rust at the front cabs mounts,the mount itself looks good but where it goes to the outside its soft,otherwise its not too rusty. Im planning on leaving the body like it is, I like the patina look,plus its cheap and Im poor. Ive got a 390,4 bbl, manual trans,NP 435,205 transfer case,9 in rear, Dana 44 front,everything but the motor is out of a 78 ford f 150. Im going to use it as my summer hauler (towing 4 wheelers the car trailer, mud trucks, and camper) plus some car shows.

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Oct 8, 2014 | 07:23 AM

Walston

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That's it, thanks Wally

Oct 8, 2014 | 12:13 PM

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theodore/teddy

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That 78 drivetrain should do well for you. You'll probably need to remove the original cross member and add a beefy one for your new trany/transfer case.

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What are you running in that 59? it looks really nice.

I added a 1996 EFI 4.6 DOHC and 4r70w transmission, relocated fuel tank, added toyota P/S but the rest of the truck is pretty much original-ish.

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That's it, thanks Wally

No problem