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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Let Fun Begin Night #2

Hooked On a Truck Crane.

The Easy Part is Over.

The Heart on Ice Before Surgery.

Total Man Hours so Far:4
Total 12 oz Beers:12
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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I just want to mention should anyone try this, don't forget to undo the speedo cable. I did.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Keep the fridge stocked and keep up the work. This will be a cool swap.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Yeah, what he said, but get real beer it will make the job that much more enjoyable!!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Donor truck doesn't look that bad. Was it wrecked?
Did it have the married transfer case?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Welcome to the club. You will have a few long nights ahead of you...

You picked one heck of a desirable donor to start with. Those 4wd ex-cabs demand some good $$ for being as "old" (in most people's eyes) as they are. I bet you could sell the truck minus motor for quite a bit still. In fact the only thing that would have made that truck more desirable is if it was a manual instead of that 47rh.

As for the T-case - YES it would be a married case in that truck.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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great job so far. now, are you gonna give me the dodge or the 400?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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mmmm? Maybe I will put the 400 in the Dodge! Actuallly the buddy with the truck crane is trying to ........ me out of the 400 to put in his '76 F-150 4X. As for the Dodge chassis I will prolly just get rid of the whole thing. The fiancee doesn't care too much for all the toys sitting around. Thinking with the Dana 60's and 205 bout $1000 once I am done. If I get done.
 

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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Looks like more than a 1 beer job!!!!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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My simular swap took 6 months of weekends (when I could get a kitchen pass from my wife) I think it could be done in a week of un-interupted time. As a non drinking man, I didn't have any beer, but there were times it was tempting.

The transfer case in that truck would be married, but can't be used in a Ford unless you use the front axle from the dodge.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Cool swap....that is a good looking Dodge too
 
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