1963 4x4 conversion
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From: walkersville usa
1963 4x4 conversion
Has anyone ever converted a 63 f250 2wd 8 ft bed to a 4x4 using a newer frame and drive line? I am looking for what year frames will work and how difficult it is to do this. Do the cab mounts line up and is the wheel base correct? 
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61-64 LWB to later model 4x4 Chassis ?
Well, I'm in the process right now of doing that to a 64, which is pretty much what your asking. I included a link to my gallery. Look thru that and see if that helps you any. If you have ANY questions feel free to drop me a line. I have learned a ton on this project! Good luck, Phil 
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...10&albumid=546
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...10&albumid=546
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tell me about the cab mounts ?
It sounds like this is quite a bit of work from what I have been reading . It looks like the 63 steering column needs to be changed to exit thru the firewall. Due you know if a 65 or 66 2wd f250 would be a bolt on conversion using a 79 4x4 frame and driveline?
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I haven't done that swap, but from what I have read and heard it comes a LOT closer to being a "bolt-on" that the earlier cab. The cab fits, but there's still the wheelbase issues.
Take a look around over on the Slick 60's site and ask some questions. Those guys will know.
Good luck, Phil
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http://groups.msn.com/slick60sfordfs...w?all_topics=1
Take a look around over on the Slick 60's site and ask some questions. Those guys will know.
Good luck, Phil
See below:
http://groups.msn.com/slick60sfordfs...w?all_topics=1
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From: Howell, Michigan
uni swap
Hey phill,
Do you know if the cab mounts on a uni are in the same place as the 64??
Because I am planning to put a 63 uniboby on my 77 highboy chassis
Thanks
John
Do you know if the cab mounts on a uni are in the same place as the 64??
Because I am planning to put a 63 uniboby on my 77 highboy chassis
Thanks
John
Originally Posted by CustomCab4x4
Well, I'm in the process right now of doing that to a 64, which is pretty much what your asking. I included a link to my gallery. Look thru that and see if that helps you any. If you have ANY questions feel free to drop me a line. I have learned a ton on this project! Good luck, Phil
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/displayalbum.php?&userid=18810&albumid=546
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/displayalbum.php?&userid=18810&albumid=546
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Uni frame same as non uni??
John, I don't know about the uni's. I'd think they'd be the same as the non - uni's to keep from having different frames for those years, but that's just a guess. Somebody will chime in here in a bit to answer that one. Phil
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