Hello
I just bought a 1967 F250 Ranger Camper to restore. It's in really good condition, never been repaired. Only the engine isn't original; it's a 302 or 286 instead of a 352. It's a 2WD. I think it has a reinforced rear axle and springs at the front. The seller had a chassis alone, from the same generation, in 4x4. Complete. I cut out the front part of the chassis because I couldn't take everything. It looks different in terms of the crossmember, engine mounts, and other parts. I recovered the two axles, the transfer case, the 4-speed manual gearbox, and the pedals.

Looking at the forums, I get the impression it's an F100/150 chassis because the 4x4 has springs at the front, and the axles are smaller (fewer wheel bolts). I don't know the models.

I think the Highboys are really beautiful. I have the equipment to weld and do heavy-duty work. What do you think? Keep it stock, convert it to 4x4 with the F100 underbody? Or modify it to fit other axles, etc.? I don't plan on carrying heavy loads with them, but I think they look magnificent in a rebuilt 4x4.

The following photos show the axles, gearbox, and transfer case of the 4x4 chassis. I'm in Quebec but I'm returning to France at the end of the month with my GMC. Thanks if you have any ideas.

 

 

 

That is definitely the transfer case out of an F100, i see it's a single speed unit. Those are good axles, the rear is a ford 9" and the front is a dana 44. I am partial to 4x4's so that's how I would do it, but that truck does look good how it is. It really comes down to what you want, and what parts you can source. The 289/302 you currently have is most likely good enough for what you have especially if you go with the 4x4 theme. Good luck and keep up with the pictures.

 

Thanks. I have full restore a 72 super cheyenne chevy but i know nothing in fords

This one ll be for cruise in the ranch , i don t need to haul a big trailor like in 1967
I have time and i can bring parts from usa when i ship to france an old van or truck

You told you see a 1 speed unit on the transfert case but i see high and low .it s not what i mean?

The ford 9" and the dana 44 you told it s about the axle who are on the ground or in the bed yes?

If it s a good setup i can use it easy so

Everything of the f100
Front suspension will be with springs and not leaf
Manual or automatic?

If you have advise or idea don t hesit

I have time i have ever my datsun for restore and for the ford i ll start with the cab ,etc. I just take time for be sure about what i ll use

Thanks a lot

 

I see now looking closer on the transfer case lever that has Hi and Low now.

 

The F100 axles should be more than enough for a cruising truck. I would go with the manual, just to make is easier.

 

I remember that the cab on the 4x4 frame had a dashboard 73 to 79
The transfert case have 2 speeds,
It s a frame of a f100 1973++

I see on the web that there are a few differrences like the tank,
I think a 4" or 3 lift is nice with a small body Lift

 

Hi
I do all i can on my datsun whitch dont need money and i hope to stard miy ford soon. After your messages, i think a ll keep my small block ford. Do you know a nice upgrade to this engine (or a swap if juste the year change) for optimise mpg and power? Oem or swap injection, i dont like holley and fitech. I want to use ethanol if i want and its crappy things . A friend in canada told me that i can fit easy a mustang 5l injection.
I can bring all that from America , surely cheaper

Thanks

 

Great post. II know nothing about anything like this, but I sure like reading them. Thanks for all the photos. Vive la France!

 

A nice looking truck. I like them as 4x4s better myself, but I do have a 70 f250 2wd.

 

joyeux noel tout le monde

j ai déposé mes pieces en spare de f100 4x4 1976/77/1978
la boite de transfert est une np 205 avec 3 vitesses+neutre , ce qui est bien c est la meme qu un f250
la boite de vitesse manuelle 4 rapports est cassée dessous , du a un choc et dedans c est rouillé , mais reparable.
le pont arriere est un ford 9" 5 boulons
le pont avant est un dana 44 a tambour 5 boulons + la direction complete sauf l axe volant/boitier
j ai l avant du chassis coupé avec une traverse décalée et les supports moteurs
le pedalier avec embrayage etc au cas ou + colonne de direction


sur mon f250 de 67d origine j ai
2wd
pont dana 60 a l arriere 8 boulons
boite de vitesse automatique 3 rapports


j ai pas mal réfléchi et la conversion en 4x4 comme kincer chassis ou autres avec des ressorts a l avant pour un f250 se fait mais pour garder une rigidité ils ont des pieces modifiées , des tirants personnalisés, des renforts, un pont modifié
je n aime pas mettre des pieces de f100 sur mon f250 , je suis content d avoir un gros bébé. je veux faire quelque chose de vraiment propre et comme si c était un f250 d origine 4x4

il y a beaucoup de sujets ouverts sur ces conversions mais je dois aussi prendre en compte que je suis dans le tiers monde socialiste ; meme si je mange tres bien

si je ne me trompe pas entre le f250 4x4 et le 2wd il y a de different :
les lames de ressorts arrieres , les 3 arbres de transmission au lieu de 2 si je met la boite de transfert au centre , les supports de lames av soudées dans le chassis , une traverse a l avant pour les lames de ressort , des lames de ressort avant , un pont dana 44 HD ,la direction.


je peux trouver un dana44hd deja en frein a disques , (provenant de dodge w200) , la traverses renfort +support moteur sont je pense les meme que sur le f100 4x4, le boitier de direction et les commandes identiques que sur mon dana 44 non hd du f100 4x4 , les lames av et ar se trouvent neuves pas cher.
Plus surement des tas de bricoles mais dans l ensemble j espere avoir bon.

j ai regardé les photos sur ce sujet https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rebuild-6.html et je pense que l avant n est pas si dur a modifier. je vais demander a l auteur d autres photos si il veut bien.

si quelqu un a des mesures ou un lien pour savoir ou je dois couper,usiner mon chassis pour les jumelles de lames avant je suis preneur..j ai vu des traverses de support de lame avant a vendre sur ebay ou autre avec meme un support de treuil.
le chassis en dehors de tout ca a l air identique.

voila , je suis preneur de tout avis!

si c est trop compliqué en dehors de cela je le laisserai en 2wd.

j ai ma datsun , une bagheera (matra) , et autres a restaurer completement en plus de lui donc j ai le temps je fais tout ce qui est idiot en premier de tout facon, benne,cabine , carosserie.... le reste sera un plaisir ensuite.


Merry Christmas, everyone!

I have listed my spare parts for a 1976/77/1978 F100 4x4.
The transfer case is an NP 205 with 3 speeds + neutral, which is good because it's the same as an F250.
The 4-speed manual transmission is broken underneath due to an impact, and it's rusty inside, but it can be repaired.
The rear axle is a Ford 9" with 5 bolts.
The front axle is a Dana 44 with 5-bolt drums + complete steering except for the steering wheel/box.
I have the front of the chassis cut with an offset cross member and engine mounts.
The pedal assembly with clutch, etc., just in case + steering column.


On my original 1967 F250, I have
2WD
Dana 60 rear axle, 8 bolts
3-speed automatic transmission


I've thought about it a lot, and converting to 4x4 like Kincer Chassis or others with front springs for an F250 is possible, but to maintain rigidity, they have modified parts, custom tie rods, reinforcements, and a modified axle.
I don't like putting F100 parts on my F250, I'm happy to have a big baby. I want to do something really clean and as if it were an original F250 4x4

There are many open topics on these conversions, but I also have to take into account that I live in the socialist third world, even though I eat very well.

If I'm not mistaken, there are differences between the F250 4x4 and the 2WD:

The rear leaf springs, three drive shafts instead of two if I put the transfer case in the center, the front leaf spring supports welded into the frame, a cross member at the front for the leaf springs, front leaf springs, a Dana 44 HD axle, and the steering.


I can find a Dana 44 HD with disc brakes (from a Dodge W200), and I think the reinforcement cross member and engine mount are the same as on the F100 4x4. The steering box and controls are identical to those on my non-HD Dana 44 from the F100 4x4, and new front and rear leaf springs are inexpensive.
There will probably be lots of little things to do, but overall I hope it will be fine.

I looked at the photos on this topic https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rebuild-6.html and I don't think the front end will be that hard to modify. I'll ask the author for more photos if he's willing.

If anyone has measurements or a link to show me where I need to cut and machine my chassis for the front blade twins, I'd love to see it. I've seen front blade support crossbars for sale on eBay and elsewhere, even with a winch mount.
Apart from that, the chassis looks identical.

So, I'm open to any advice!

If it's too complicated beyond that, I'll leave it in 2WD.

I have my Datsun, a Bagheera (Matra), and others to completely restore in addition to this one, so I have time. I do all the stupid stuff first anyway, dump bed, cab, bodywork...

. the rest will be a pleasure afterwards.


i don't know if the traduction is good so you can directly translate with google my french

 

joyeux noël,

 

 

i wanted to upload pictures smaller but i don't know how.

I've been thinking about it, and I need several measurements, such as the rear spring blade anchors on the chassis, the front anchors, and the position of the reinforcement cross member. I'll send a private message to the users who posted.

Then I'll have to buy new front leaf springs, and maybe the rear ones too, even though I think they're the same for 2WD and 4WD. Especially since I have double leaf springs because of the camper option.
I'll have to buy the front leaf spring pivots, the front cross member, and the steering bar + Panhard rod system. So far, so good.
As for the steering box, I saw that it was impossible to find, but that an F250 2WD would fit well for a 4WD with chassis modifications. I found a tutorial.

I'll need new drive shafts, but I'm waiting to see if I keep this engine/gearbox or if I have fun with something else.

So basically, apart from the technical data that I'll have to extract from owners in exchange for duck foie gras, I think I need a Dana 44 HD (8 bolts) or a Dana 60 with the housing on the left (I found one from a Dodge W200 but the housing is on the right...).

If you have either of these, I'm very interested (in the rest too). I hope to import a G20 in a few months, and I could put the parts in it.

If you have any information about measurements or good deals on parts, let me know. And if you have a way to reduce the size of the photos so they're readable, I'll take that too.

Thanks.

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