A guy at the Fordification asked me this question but I dont have a 4x4 so Im asking if your guys could answer his question.
I was under the impression your fixing up a 64-65 right? I wanted to ask you if the frames are the same as the bumpsides since the disk brake conversion using 73-79 works on your series also. I am researching a 64-65 body swap on to a 4x4 dentside chassis..thanks
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-Matt
65 F250 Custom cab, camper special. 352,4spd floor shift, dana 60 posi lock, power disc brakes in front, power steering, and fun to drive.
The cab from a 65-66 2x4 will drop into a later 4x4 (67-79??) I am pretty sure. 61-64 are different, but can be make to work with serious alterations and skill in the part of the person doing the swap.
Concept: The cabs that went with a twin I-beam truck are fundamentally different from the earlier straight axel variety. Likewise, once the frame was changed over to a twin-I variety, the mounts for rad support and cab did not change till 79 (80??).
4x4 changed over later, so 65--66 4x4 trucks actually used the earlier cabs and frames. Think of them as 61-64 trucks.
The bolt holes and wheel base may give some trouble in the box area, though many are sucessful in "fudging" things a bit and making it look OK.
1965 F-100 240 Autolite 1101, Disk brake dual master upgraded, swapped over to C4 and powersteering. Bought by my Dad new in March 65'
Planned/considered upgrades: Perhaps power brakes, 300 I6 motor and JUST maybe, AC!