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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 04:59 AM
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hi guys, can someone decode this vin please-F10CR37641, also on the 60 model, do the stub axles share their diameters with a latter vehicle for an easy disc conversion, i realise numerous retailers sell kits over there but when the rotors wear i need to source them locally( this will be an everyday hack )also what options were available as far as the instruments go?can u end up with a full compliment of gauges by sticking with OEM?..cya..gary
 
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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Gary, F100, 292 Y block V8, any idea if there was a 0 between C and R? R is for the san jose California plant it was built at and the rest of it is the truck serial #.

I'm not good with aftermarket stuff so no help on the brakes.

No options for the F100 as far as insturments went. If you'd like to remain stock, try finding a large 57-60 F-600+ as it will have more room in that guage panel to add. -4speed
 
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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 05:34 AM
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hi guys, this 60 is meant to have a 312 fitted, can u pull a plug to check the stroke to verify this or is their another way?cya gary
 
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hmmm.... You might be able to pull a plug and measure, but pulling the head would actually help. $5 says its a 292(most turn into 312's on selling day). -4speed
 
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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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Hey gary,
Is your 60 a right hand drive? Just wondering. If so I would like to get a picture of it.

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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Some big Ford trucks after 1960 used the same gauge panel, with tach and air pressure gauges where the stars are.

About the brakes, try ecihotrodbrakes; they have adapter plates that'll let you use GM calipers and F150 discs. No machining, just change the bearings.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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hi guys, firstly the y block has always been something i would throw away and replace with a cleveland but in this instance i must be getting old because i am looking at this one from a different angle, is it possible to measure the stroke ( like with the 302/351 clev )as pulling the head is not an option ( i would rather change motors ). secondly the 60 is a LHD which has recently come into the country although a mate of mine has a factory RHD i could get some pics if u want it may take a few weeks though because of the distance involved. just thinking for a moment, did y blocks have the size cast into the cranks as the cleveland did?, dropping the sump should be a 10 minute job, and chances are it leaks anyway>.....cya...gary
 
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