1952 Ford F-3 "Tator" build-up.
Axle, Transmission & Transfer-Case Modifications and
Repairs and used parts For-Sale..
last updated November 26, 2008
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Almost 2 years and going; my
Pirate4x4.com build-up thread
documents the slow progress........
Right: Pictured as purchased
on December 16th, 2006
for
$100.00, plans include
convert to a 4x4 Dually with
4 wheel disc brakes. Using a
Sterling 10.25 rear with 4-link, Dana 60 front with Hydraulic
assist steering
and a Dump
Flatbed.  A
300 straight-6 with
3 x 1 carbs,
Granny 4-speed
and my old
Dual-Transfercase.
Build-Up Page 1
Build-Up Page 2
New Painting Cab/Front Clip
Flatbed Re-build
Wheels and Tires
Parts Truck (New Cab)
current picture below: @ November 2008
"Dual Transfercases" with a custom
adaptor i made, it's the low range
section of a GM NP203 and a Ford
Bronco Dana 20 combined for a
4.92 to 1 low range.
Updated 27 May 07
Converted to Divorce mount!
      Parts For-Sale
Sterling 10.25 narrowed about 13", converting from drum to disc brakes
and single to dual wheel.  Using a 4-link with Air Baqs and a '08 factory Ford differential cover.
81' CJ-8 Jeep Scrambler SOLD
Stock 258, Dana 300/ Dana 30AMC 20, (swapped in T-5)
2"lift/shackle reversal. 32 x 11.5 A/T BFGs on factory
wheels.
Has front and rear seats, carpet, bikini top and
windshield with frame, from a
'95 YJ Windshield
                         
Dana 44 rear with 30-spline axles. SOLD
Ford 8.8 swap into a Jeep TJ,
using rubicon express brackets, factory disc
brakes and Air Locker installation.
My daily driver and tow-rig is a 1984 Dodge W250, came
with a Dana 44 front, and i
swapped in a Dana 60 (a Dana 61 out of a D600 truck) and Dana 60 rear, both are
open with 3.54 gears. It's got a 318, NP435 and a NP208.
"Selectro Hubs"
For-Sale:
W250 with 1-ton front
$2500 obo....
SOLD; Military 8-bolt
HUMMER wheels
& 38 x 12.5 16.5 TSL's
Dana 70 Rear: FOR-SALE $1000
5.86 ring and pinion with welded differential
(pictured) and a 3/4ton disc brake swap.
Dana 60 Front Axle
was the 4th front axle in my jeep, now it's
in a '52 Ford.  The center section is from a '77 Ford F-250, it has Dodge dually outers.
I narrowed it 6" and corrected the caster.
T-18 page
a little info on this in-famous tranny.
NP435 Granny 4-Speed, for '52 F-3
'89 Jeep YJ Frame & Tub, np203/Dana20 & Dana 60/70
bought in San Diego, CA in '91, drove to Pensacola, FL.
then Norfolk, VA. shipped to Sicily Italy, and back to
Milton, FL. finially calling Pennsylvania home.
Now being Parted out; E-mail me if your looking for  a
vortec V-6 and TH350, other misc. 89 YJ parts
Hydraulic "Ram Assit" Steering
Installation on dana 44 and dana 60's
Transmission and Transfercase
Information on common
transmission swaps also.
"SOA & Ladder bar rear suspension"currently  use
CJ factory  springs with a
BDS Add-A-Leaf to  increase
payload.  I've also made a
"Limiting Strap" connecting
  the top of the differential housing to limit droop.
"J-20" 3/4 Ton 8-lug Dana 44"
Narrowed housing on right side
@ 2", rotated knuckles to get
pinion up, 4.56 gears with a
Detroit Locker.
SOLD

        older buildup; Closed knuckle
      
65 Ford Dana 44 narrowed 6"
Dodge Dana 70 Front Axle from Tracta joints to 35-spline standard U-joints
'71 Dodge 3/4 Ton 8-Lug Dana 60 Stock width
maintained, changed offset of wheels to match
YJ track,  (also have 2nd set
custom wheels
for state Inspections :) Buckshot Mudders.
                check out
1/2 to 9/16 wheel studs
          
"Detroit Locker" with 4.56 gears SOLD
'78 F-150 with 300 straight-6
4-Speed (NP435), 4x4 (np205).
Sold.......
2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Quad-Cab short bed;  5.7 Hemi,  G56 manual 6-speed, NV271
transfer-case, AAM 9 1/4" front, 10 1/2" rear with 4:10 gears.