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62 ford custom
I am trying to custom my 62 ford shortbed unibody pickup and I am wanting to replace the I-beam suspension with an independant suspension and do not know what suspension will work for the truck. Does anybody know? I am also looking for floor pans also.
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First & foremost welcome aboard. I"ve haven't a clue on what type of I beam you can use; however there's a great tech article written under the Tech & Specs forum, covering the various type of front ends used from early 50's thru 64 models I beleive.
Again welcome aboard; I'm sure someone will chime in and tell you better info.
Mitch
Again welcome aboard; I'm sure someone will chime in and tell you better info.
Mitch
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Should have a straight axle in a 62'. Just leaf springs and shocks trapped by axle and frame mounted arms. I have seen a thread here where a guy is fabbing in a late model Crown Victoria IFS. Search IFS in this forum
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DJM dropped beams
Hey guys ,I purchased a set of these for my '65 f100. The kingpins seem to fit loosely in the beam. Around .010 under. Their tech says its perfect tolerance. I'm just still leary of it . Has anyone used these and seen this before? I have the pins they call for. Thanks
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I used this product by Industrial Chassis.
A Dodge Dakota based cross member kit using 86 to 96 stock truck components.
To achieve this stance
I placed a Z in my frame for the front suspension. You can achieve a similar stance with the stock frame and drop spindles.
A Dodge Dakota based cross member kit using 86 to 96 stock truck components.
To achieve this stance
I placed a Z in my frame for the front suspension. You can achieve a similar stance with the stock frame and drop spindles.
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I like that GMC next to it!
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That is an old Arizona State University Book Mobile.......Going on a newer GMC top kick chassis and going to be a combo car hauler and RV.
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Have Near Complete Dakota Suspension Components Save Cross Member
I switched vehicles but started assembling a Dodge Dakota IFS for my 1956 F100. It will fit into the mid 60's I have all you need except the cross member.
Take a look at my photo that includes Dakota components all including all the hardware, nuts and bolts, many pieces chromed as you can see. The springs were chromed with a special process to insure integrity of the spring tension. I have purchased a new Power Steering Rack and Energy Suspension replacement bushings. Also, included are New Drilled Front Rotors and a front sway bar. The upper and lower control arms are painted with PPG Black Urethane. I would be willing to sell them at a reasonable
price.
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Take a look at my photo that includes Dakota components all including all the hardware, nuts and bolts, many pieces chromed as you can see. The springs were chromed with a special process to insure integrity of the spring tension. I have purchased a new Power Steering Rack and Energy Suspension replacement bushings. Also, included are New Drilled Front Rotors and a front sway bar. The upper and lower control arms are painted with PPG Black Urethane. I would be willing to sell them at a reasonable
price.
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Last edited by GoodGuy; May 13, 2009 at 10:27 PM. Reason: photo
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I had those same hubcaps on my truck when I bought it. Took forever to figure out what they came off of (1960 Buick Electra). There was even a thread about it and nobody could figure out what they were.
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I remember that thread, and as I recall, someone ID'd them...otherwise I woulda chimed in with:
The wheelcovers are from 1960 Buick: Electra's, Invicta's and Le Sabre's, also used on 1961 Electra's.
How do I know? Because...I have this:
The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 / by John Gunnell / krause.com / ISBN: 0-87349-461-X
This also comes in handy here on FTE:
The Standard Catalog of Light Duty Ford Trucks 1905-2002 / by John Gunnell / krause.com / ISBN: 0-87349-411-3
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63 F250
HI, Howdy, Hello all, I am a new user and would like to get some help with a problem. I bought a 63 F250 2wd to make into a rat/hot rod. I started to pull the front end apart to redo the brakes and found that my right front leaf spring was broken. I want to lower it, so does anyone know what might make a good cheap replacement. thank you for your help.
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