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From 2wd to 4wd on a 1965 F100

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Old 03-09-2017, 11:17 AM
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From 2wd to 4wd on a 1965 F100

What parts do I need to convert my 2wd 1965 F-100 to a 4wd? I do not want to use new parts. I want to keep it as vintage as possible.
 
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Old 03-09-2017, 11:26 AM
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What parts do I need to convert my 2wd 1965 F-100 to a 4wd? I do not want to use new parts. I want to keep it as vintage as possible.
You would be better off buying a 4WD because the 2WD frame is completely different.

1965 F100 4WD's have leaf spring front suspension, 2WD's have Twin-I-Beam coil spring front suspension.

1965 F100/250 4WD; 1965/66 F350; 1966 F250 4WD use a completely different engine mounting system than 1965/66 F100/250 2WD & 1966 F100 4WD
 
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Old 03-09-2017, 11:41 AM
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thanks, I was afraid of that.
 
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