44 half ton
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Hoping this is a pic of the 44 half ton I have coming,I'm in the uk
I'm told it runs,stops and steers very well and is a solid ol truck! Fingers crossed on that
I intend to fit a dropped front axle and lower the rear-any advice/tips on that please
Want to fit a dual system,again advice on that please
Will probably get some period looking lettering done on the doors as an ad for my electrical business
Thanks
Ian
Hoping this is a pic of the 44 half ton I have coming,I'm in the uk
I'm told it runs,stops and steers very well and is a solid ol truck! Fingers crossed on that
I intend to fit a dropped front axle and lower the rear-any advice/tips on that please
Want to fit a dual system,again advice on that please
Will probably get some period looking lettering done on the doors as an ad for my electrical business
Thanks
Ian
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44 half ton
I think The truck has slightly taller tyres than stock, but everything else is standard. Does that mean it will have a fairly dismal cruising speed? Would be nice to be able to sit at 60
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You can bet it will have VERY low gearing; most pickups ranging from 4.11 to 5.13+, if I recall correctly. Although over-size tires will help some, your cruising speed will more likely be @ 35mph. If you must have a cruising speed closer to 60, (more realistically 50),look for a rare set of 3.54 gears in addition to larger diameter tires. (Also be sure the higher ring gear will fit inside the housing)
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The half tons cruised at 55-60 easy. The gears would be about a 3.78 or 4.11 for half tons. The higher, numerically, numbers were used on the bigger trucks. I used to drive my '46 with the 226 six and 3.78 stock rear at 60-65 on the freeways, and hauling stuff in the bed.
Although I preferred not to so much, since the revs are a little higher than I like
Although I preferred not to so much, since the revs are a little higher than I like
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There was no overdrive factory option for that truck new. The after market offered small two speed auxiliary transmissions back in the day, but good luck finding one now. A 3.78 rear axle ratio will get you going 60 no problems and will drive very nicely around town. The tires on the truck now will also help keep your speeds up and look good on a truck.
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You can get them new, I just saw them somewhere. Is it important to keep it stock? It might be cheaper to get a 9 inch rear end from a little newer pickup with something like 3.70 or 3.90 gears.
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The half tons cruised at 55-60 easy. The gears would be about a 3.78 or 4.11 for half tons. The higher, numerically, numbers were used on the bigger trucks. I used to drive my '46 with the 226 six and 3.78 stock rear at 60-65 on the freeways, and hauling stuff in the bed.
Although I preferred not to so much, since the revs are a little higher than I like
Although I preferred not to so much, since the revs are a little higher than I like
If you guys cannot settle for anything less than the "attributes" of todays vehicles, then strip the heart and soul out of it with modern drivetrain, make a street rod out of it, and subscribe to the HAMB!......(rant over..)
P.S. You can get the early gear sets at many early Ford part stores here in the U.S. Do a Google search or start with the Ford Barn site..
The 3.78 gears are more common than 3.54 (think used) and more reasonably priced. With o-sized tires, would be your best compromise.
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Ratio-->RPM
4.11-->2960
3.78-->2723
3.54-->2550
New ring and pinion sets are available, just make sure to buy one where the pinion is designed for the open drive. I think it is worth it to keep the stock axle under your truck.