I am in the process of purchasing a 1962 F100 4x4. I have a 390 originally from my 72 F250 and we just rebuilt it not long ago. I want to do the conversion and put in in the 62 4x4. I know a lot of people have made the conversion over the years, but can you remember all you had to go through to do it? I have found a engine conversion kit from Trans-Dapter that allows you to insert a crossmember that will let you bolt in the FE engine, but it also states you have to install a 4 qt. FE Car oil pan, something I'd prefer not to do, if I can help it. So if anyone has made the conversion into a 1964 or earlier pickup I would be much obliged to hear what all you went through to do it! Thanks. ~Shaun

 

Shaun,

The FE engine was an option for these trucks. If that were mine, I'd be looking for factory parts to do the conversion. For example, an FE bellhousing with 'ears' to mount to the bellhousing mounts.

Good luck.

 

Hello Pcmenton,

I have been working with the 61-66 models since I was 15. The FE was an option, but unfortunately not until the Twin I Beam suspension was introduced in 65. The 1964 and prior used completely different supsension and therefore Ford didnot offer a conversion kit themselves. It has to come aftermarket near as I can tell from my research on this model and from my own experiences. Even though they ran the same bodystyle from 61-66 the 61-64 are almost completely different than the 65 and 66 models. Thanks for your input. ~Shaun