'67 - '72 Front End into a '64?

2bocat · Post by **2bocat** » November 11, 2008, 4:36 am

I've successfully upgraded a few '66 manual steer/drum brake F-100's to PS/PB using the tried and true method of stealing/installing a front end out of a similar donor truck with PS/PB. However, I've got a '64 F-100 in the corner of the shop that's pretty to look at, but murder to steer. Obviously, the '64 uses a completely different suspension/steering setup and I've considered some of the after-market PS upgrade kits. I was wondering if anybody has tried to cut the front end out of a donor '67-'72 and weld it into a pre-'65 straight-axle truck. I'd actually welcome any novel upgrade ideas that go beyond just rubbing a lot of money on the problem via an after-market rack kit.

don luster · Post by **don luster** » November 11, 2008, 7:48 am

My cousin did this several years ago and I think he will talk to you if you want him to do so. He might send you a reply on this site I will ask him if no one else responds. Don Luster

fmartin_gila · Post by **fmartin_gila** » November 11, 2008, 8:56 am

Not really needed. If it is that hard to steer, you may need some maintenance. If kinkpins and all linkages are free and lubed, they are no problem to drive. I manage to handle my 62 easily and I am not very big(5'8" & 170 and am 70 Years), and I use it as a daily driver. Not trying to get down on people, but I feelthat the newer 'car type' pickups have dillusioned the concept of what a pickup should be.

Fred

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » November 11, 2008, 12:11 pm

So you're saying that it's the "manly men" who use armstrong steering?

Welcome aboard, 2bocat.

PFM-64f100 · Post by **PFM-64f100** » November 11, 2008, 12:43 pm

The Dakota front end worked for my 64... Nice little steering/driving truck now. PS and all. But I'm sure you could trans plant a front frame section or the whole frame for that matter if you really wanted to.

All you need is a BFH and a heat wrench.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » November 11, 2008, 1:03 pm

fmartin_gila wrote:Not really needed. If it is that hard to steer, you may need some maintenance. If kinkpins and all linkages are free and lubed, they are no problem to drive. I manage to handle my 62 easily and I am not very big(5'8" & 170 and am 70 Years), and I use it as a daily driver. Not trying to get down on people, but I feelthat the newer 'car type' pickups have dillusioned the concept of what a pickup should be.

Fred

i definitely agree with that.

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » November 11, 2008, 9:02 pm

Agree,I love the way my 64 steers & drives .But it's not for everybody.The beauty of slicks is that you can make them how YOU want them.

bobenhotep · Post by **bobenhotep** » November 15, 2008, 9:35 pm

I drive a 63 and i agree with fred and iceman . grease everything and keep plenty of air in the front tires!