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10:16 pm
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January 7, 2010
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started the tare down try to post some pics,go to photobucket http://photobucket.com/ace1942
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Golden Anniversary
December 20, 2009
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the fun part is taking all apart. good luck with the truck. what do you have in mind for the completed version?
7:19 am
Rusty Driver
December 13, 2009
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Are you doing a frame swap or bolting in a different suspension? When a friend was over looking at my truck when I started the resto he suggested if I wanted 4x4 that it looked like toyota landcruiser axles would bolt right in, same track width, which would make that part of the project quite fast and painless. I passed on his offer as I wanted something that would ride better and due to my location I already own a 4x4
6:54 pm
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January 7, 2010
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I'm using 77 IH scout axels,dana 44's.only 1 1/2 in. wider then stock K1.staying with stock K1 frame and springs.going tomorow night to look at some old scouts for steering box and draglink and mabey a colum.try to keep it all IH.
12:04 pm
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December 30, 2009
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Track width of a scout 800 might suit your application a bit better. If you already have the parts.. disregard.
I have pondered a K2 swap onto an early 90-s ford ranger chassis, I could even keep the original bolt pattern and have the 4.0 liter engine which produces as much power as many of the older v-8's. That would have to be my 102nd project. I like your idea- Good luck with your build!
5:55 pm
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January 7, 2010
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I have seen some people do the frame swap thing.Did not whant to go that way.I think a 42 IH frame is a hell of alot stronger than anything made today.You can bolt or weld anything to them.Had a small clearense problem with the front springs.Had to move them outside the frame.Also have steering isues with stock scout box.Mite have to go with a ford box.Mounts inboard frame not out like the scout.
7:06 pm
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January 7, 2010
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Both axels are in.she sits about 6 inches higher than stock with the spring over work.mite have to get some bigger tires in the future but I like it.stereing work is next.got a 97 ford box for free, hope to make it work with home made draglink.more picks at photobucket/ace 1942.
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