This will be a bit of a slow build, since my time, tools and funds are limited.
The plan is to strip away everything but the rolling chassis on a 2009 F550 4x4 from the ZF6 back, and drop an old VE Cummins and 1990 dodge body in its place. Already have the Donor trucks.
So far I have taken off the VE pump and injectors, and they are currently on their way to Giles at performance diesel to get the VE rebuilt and turned up properly on a bench, as well as the nozzles replaced and flow honed 20% over. Enough fuel to feed a compound setup. The goal is a cool and clean 400-450hp, since this truck will see heavy work.
The ZF6 adapter and engine mount adapters are here, just waiting on some funds to get the clutch and flywheel.
Next week I will begin tearing down and parting out all the F550 stuff I won’t need. Will be keeping the radiator, intercooler, fan/shroud, brake and clutch masters, booster, pedal assembly, steering box, batteries, etc. Basically all the ford stuff needed to operate the rolling chassis. The intercooler and radiator are much better than what an old 1st gen ever had, so those will be modified to fit, along with the fan and shroud. The F550 also has a belt driven compressor which I will attempt to fit, and would like to try getting the ford AC system modified to fit the Cummins too….we’ll see.
I also have an old Hiab knuckle crane that will be going on, and will build a dumping flat deck to finish it all off.
It will be rolling on the duallies for a bit, before I get the funds together for some super single wheels from 1st attack, and some nice Goodyear G275’s. To clear these I will be stretching and modifying some old 1st gen dually fenders to put in the front.
The plan is to have a drivable truck before winter in 4-5 months. It won’t be finished, but it needs to be able to drive by than.
Not much to see yet picture wise aside from a dirty torn apart Cummins and F550, but they will be coming in hot soon enough, once I figure out photobucket. (Pay)
The plan is to strip away everything but the rolling chassis on a 2009 F550 4x4 from the ZF6 back, and drop an old VE Cummins and 1990 dodge body in its place. Already have the Donor trucks.
So far I have taken off the VE pump and injectors, and they are currently on their way to Giles at performance diesel to get the VE rebuilt and turned up properly on a bench, as well as the nozzles replaced and flow honed 20% over. Enough fuel to feed a compound setup. The goal is a cool and clean 400-450hp, since this truck will see heavy work.
The ZF6 adapter and engine mount adapters are here, just waiting on some funds to get the clutch and flywheel.
Next week I will begin tearing down and parting out all the F550 stuff I won’t need. Will be keeping the radiator, intercooler, fan/shroud, brake and clutch masters, booster, pedal assembly, steering box, batteries, etc. Basically all the ford stuff needed to operate the rolling chassis. The intercooler and radiator are much better than what an old 1st gen ever had, so those will be modified to fit, along with the fan and shroud. The F550 also has a belt driven compressor which I will attempt to fit, and would like to try getting the ford AC system modified to fit the Cummins too….we’ll see.
I also have an old Hiab knuckle crane that will be going on, and will build a dumping flat deck to finish it all off.
It will be rolling on the duallies for a bit, before I get the funds together for some super single wheels from 1st attack, and some nice Goodyear G275’s. To clear these I will be stretching and modifying some old 1st gen dually fenders to put in the front.
The plan is to have a drivable truck before winter in 4-5 months. It won’t be finished, but it needs to be able to drive by than.
Not much to see yet picture wise aside from a dirty torn apart Cummins and F550, but they will be coming in hot soon enough, once I figure out photobucket. (Pay)
