COMPLETE 77.5 to 79 conversion

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Jun 30, 2007 | 08:54 PM

blizzardheights

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COMPLETE 77.5 to 79 conversion

I am converting my 77.5 crewcab F250 C6 205 460(I know it isn't stock) lowboy to a 79. I want to catch every last detail so you can't tell except the VIN. So far I have :
1)Changed the grill shell, rectangular headlights etc
2)Installed 79 tilt steering
3)Relocated neutral safety switch
4)Swapped transfercase ****
5)Installed 79 Dana 60 front(i assume the 77.5 was the same but it had a 44)

Yet to do:
1)Front bumper
2)Install FORD letters on hood

Anything I have missed please let me know.
Isn't it strange what people get bored and want to do?

Jul 1, 2007 | 12:04 AM

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The lettering on the cowl, the front steering link setup is different.... I've got the best of both... the look of a 77 with the guts of a 79.

Jul 1, 2007 | 04:12 PM

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Thanks Matt, however I found steering to be identical to my 79.
And I beleive the letters changed from the fender to the cowl between 76 and 77.

Jul 1, 2007 | 04:17 PM

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79 had cats and the gauge cluster was a grey not black and said unleaded fuel only under the fuel gauge

Jul 1, 2007 | 04:34 PM

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I think I will skip the cats because the dual exhaust is far from stock, I did the grey gauges by dumb luck already, but nice one on the fuel gauge. You are right and I will change it out.

Jul 1, 2007 | 05:21 PM

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I don't think 250s had cats until 81... The letters going to the cowl switched in 77... the steering switched around the same time as well... just covering the possibilities... didn't know about the fuel gauge or the gray gauges though... guess you learn something every day.