Finally got a little time to work the project and found a problem... Upon getting the 'cab perches' sand blasted, I noticed the left perch has suffered considerable corrosion around the hole where the mount bushing goes. These brackets came from the factory measuring about 9/32" (a bit thicker than an 1/8"). There are numerous areas that measure around 3/32" (thinner than 1/16"). This is a loss of over 0.100" in material.

I think it should be replaced... Does anyone know a source for these? A search on eBay and several internet vendors that specialize in old Fords and trucks turned up nothing.

I think realistically, this is probably a trip to the junkyard. I imagine any half-ton 4x4 dentside (or bronco) will do... Does anyone have a more expanded parts interchange for this?

 

Your photobucket link doesn't show. I have a frame I am parting out that I could remove them from. I'm not a home right now so I can't get you pictures. right now.

 

Yeah Photobucket sucks. I am trying to find a new image hosting service that works with this site right now.

 

 

So the forum accepts photo uploads directly now. That's a new trick. I like it.

 

What year is the truck, what size is the engine? One type does not fit all.

 

75 f100 4x4. Originally a 360. Upgraded to 390.

 

C6TZ-6028-D .. Right Front Engine Support / Obsolete

1966 F100 352 4WD from serial number 788,001; 1967 F100/250 352 4WD; 1968/76 F100/250 360 4WD except F250 Crew Cab.

NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 1 = 972-937-2201.

 

Um, ND he is in need of the cab perch, not the engine one.

 

Thanks... Was thinking the cab perches are probably the same on the half-ton 4x4's regardless of engine.

 

This is the so called "cab perch" the OP asked about. Says he needs a left, but didn't specify Regular or Super Cab or front or rear (Rear: F100/250 Super Cab; F250 4WD & F350).

D3TZ-5077-C .. Bracket to Frame Kit-Front - Includes right & left sides / Obsolete

1973/77 F100/250 2WD/4WD & F350.

No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.

 

I used these 1966-1979 Ford F Series Truck Frame Saver Truck Complete Kit Set of 6-Broncograveyard.com have smoothed welds now and they turned out good . I had to do all mounting areas

 

Thanks for all the replies. It is a regular cab. There are only the front perches on this model. The rear cab mounts go through the cross member. I might just do the frame saver option... A lot less hunting this way.

 

3/16 plate steel and a hole saw works.

 

Hey crazy I know what you mean. That's why I became a paid member here. Pics are pretty easy to attach. Good luck with the truck