63 Make over
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63 Make over
I have a 63 f 1oo 4X4 all under carriage is from a 78 ford.
I want to up date this. the truck needs work all around.
Question how hard is it to put the 63 cab on a newer frame because I want the P/S, P/B, and every thing else. or should I buy the newer truck and transfer every over?
The guy who did this before did a bad job.
I want to up date this. the truck needs work all around.
Question how hard is it to put the 63 cab on a newer frame because I want the P/S, P/B, and every thing else. or should I buy the newer truck and transfer every over?
The guy who did this before did a bad job.
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It might be worth a shot to go as you plan, because the 63 will not mount the 78 frame with out some grafting. I am a little surprised that the 78 didn't have PS & Pdb. I am not up on my 4x4s like 2wd, so one of the other guys might have a better answer. I do know the 63 chassis is very different from the 78.
John
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There is no such thing as any 1978 4WD without front disc brakes.
First year FoMoCo offered front disc brakes on F100/150/250 4WD's: 1976. These brakes were standard equipment.
Prior to 1976, all 4WD's have front drum brakes.
1973/79 F100 2WD's & 1976 F100 4WD's: Manual disc brakes were standard equipment, power disc brakes were optional.
1976 was last year an F100 could be ordered with 4WD.
First year FoMoCo offered P/S on 4WD's (as an option): 1973.
First year FoMoCo offered front disc brakes on F100/150/250 4WD's: 1976. These brakes were standard equipment.
Prior to 1976, all 4WD's have front drum brakes.
1973/79 F100 2WD's & 1976 F100 4WD's: Manual disc brakes were standard equipment, power disc brakes were optional.
1976 was last year an F100 could be ordered with 4WD.
First year FoMoCo offered P/S on 4WD's (as an option): 1973.
