1974 crew cab
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 2
From: fargo, nd
1974 crew cab
i was just looking in the paper at a 1974 crew cab long box for 2000... i havent looked at it but if the body is as good as the ad says i was wondering what it would take to put the drivetrain from my 78 3/4 ton 4x4 regular cab under it, and throw a 460 in it. also if memory serves a 1974 should be 4 wheel drums, the 78 im planning on making 4 wheel disk
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 2
From: fargo, nd
i know ill have to lengthen the rear shaft about 2 1/2 feet to compensate for the crew cab but the front should work with the stock length... unless switching from a lowboy to a highboy makes me need a longer front driveshaft but i dont think it will... i just have always wanted a crew cab, but then the 78 came up for 400 dollars and i couldnt pass it up
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 2
From: fargo, nd
also i know the rear spring mounts will have to be moved in about an inch and a half on each side to compensate for the narrower frame rails, but would the axle need to be shortened? or will it work without sticking out of the wheel wells
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 2
From: fargo, nd
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,164
Likes: 2
From: Tri-Cities, TN
Only the 4x4's had the narrower frame rails, if memory serves. The 4x2 should have the same frame width as the 77.5 and up 4x4. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 791
Likes: 62
From: Backwoods of western Pa
Only the 4x4's had the narrower frame rails, if memory serves. The 4x2 should have the same frame width as the 77.5 and up 4x4. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,483
Likes: 273
From: Tulare U.S.A.
My 73 2wd also has the narrow frame (28in between the rails). The 2wd crew cabs went to the wider frames at the same time the reg. cab 4x4 did 77 1/2. The high boy (4x4) and crew cab (2wd) frames were the same except for the front cross members.
Leadmic
Leadmic
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 851
Likes: 15
From: Elkton, MD
I believe all 2wd crewcabs had the narrow frame, I had a 78 f-250 and it was the narrow frame, I have a 78 f-350 now and it is also the narrow frame, I don't know about the 77 1/2 to 79 4x4 crews.
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
From: Montana
I hope somebody doesn't attempt to start up the "Define A High Boy" arguement again. 
I thought there was a thread with a definite definition around here.
One of the "'73-'79 Fords" regulars or moderators oughtta' have a link on their sig. that says:
"The Definition of A High Boy"
Heck, maybe I should have that link in MY signature!
I thought there was a thread with a definite definition around here.
One of the "'73-'79 Fords" regulars or moderators oughtta' have a link on their sig. that says:
"The Definition of A High Boy"
Heck, maybe I should have that link in MY signature!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,483
Likes: 273
From: Tulare U.S.A.
Originally Posted by condolan
I hope somebody doesn't attempt to start up the "Define A High Boy" arguement again.
I thought there was a thread with a definite definition around here.
One of the "'73-'79 Fords" regulars or moderators oughtta' have a link on their sig. that says:
"The Definition of A High Boy"
Heck, maybe I should have that link in MY signature!
I thought there was a thread with a definite definition around here.
One of the "'73-'79 Fords" regulars or moderators oughtta' have a link on their sig. that says:
"The Definition of A High Boy"
Heck, maybe I should have that link in MY signature!
Leadmic
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 224
Likes: 0
well for the purposes of this forum a highboy would be a 73 to 76 f-250 4x4 the bigest problem I think in swapping your running gear into the crew will be mounting the front axle the 2x and 4x are quite a bit different in the construction of the front half of the frame on the back if the srings dont line up right just move the perches but up front you need to find a way to put a leaf sprung axle and steering components where coils and twin I beams used to live
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
houseofdiesel
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
127
Oct 5, 2024 08:48 AM
Hunter2506
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Mar 23, 2015 11:20 PM
sledge1992
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
56
May 26, 2011 01:45 PM