'49 Fargo 4x4 build
Gotten a lot done since I last posted.
I had to press in new studs in the drivers front hub. I only had left hand, imagine that.
I shortened the rear driveshaft and made a longer one for the intermediate one (since the engine/trans sits 6" forwards of stock due to the cab location). I used a front shaft and shortened it to fit the intermediate.
I found a pair of 18 spline axles for the Dana 60 in a '73 Ford F250 with a Dana, just had to shorten them 1/2" to fit.
Front closed knuckles are rebuilt, the brass bushings were in great shape, as were the lower king pin bearings. Also rebuilt the locking hubs, both were corroded and stuck.
All new brakes are in and bled, including new brake lines. I also turned the drums on my lathe. I bought the Eastwood brake line flaring tool, what a difference!! Literally 5 seconds for a perfect double flare. No more generic flare kit. Also relocated the master cylinder to the firewall instead of under the floor.
Clutch/brake pedals are in.
Exhaust is installed.
Tires and wheels are mounted. Not doing anything crazy right now, just tall skinny tires.
Wiring and cooling system are in hooked up.
Had to make a clutch fork as I'm using the large throwout bearing for 10 spline trans but the aluminum bellhousing doesn't use the ball type pivot but instead the flat tab type. So I cut the large fork end from one and welded it onto the other style fork.
Gotten a lot done since I last posted.
I had to press in new studs in the drivers front hub. I only had left hand, imagine that.
I shortened the rear driveshaft and made a longer one for the intermediate one (since the engine/trans sits 6" forwards of stock due to the cab location). I used a front shaft and shortened it to fit the intermediate.
I found a pair of 18 spline axles for the Dana 60 in a '73 Ford F250 with a Dana, just had to shorten them 1/2" to fit.
Front closed knuckles are rebuilt, the brass bushings were in great shape, as were the lower king pin bearings. Also rebuilt the locking hubs, both were corroded and stuck.
All new brakes are in and bled, including new brake lines. I also turned the drums on my lathe. I bought the Eastwood brake line flaring tool, what a difference!! Literally 5 seconds for a perfect double flare. No more generic flare kit. Also relocated the master cylinder to the firewall instead of under the floor.
Clutch/brake pedals are in.
Exhaust is installed.
Tires and wheels are mounted. Not doing anything crazy right now, just tall skinny tires.
Wiring and cooling system are in hooked up.
Had to make a clutch fork as I'm using the large throwout bearing for 10 spline trans but the aluminum bellhousing doesn't use the ball type pivot but instead the flat tab type. So I cut the large fork end from one and welded it onto the other style fork.
