j.fondler
Slow Learner
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- Nov 30, 2016
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Well, can’t leave well enough alone so I started a new project.
I stripped down my 93 W250 for a full resto. I wanted to change everything about that chassis/drivetrain but there was nothing wrong with it. So instead, I decided to build something else with it and start from scratch on the ‘93. The F-Wagon was born.
I’ve known about this ‘51 F5 my whole life. It’s been owned by a family friend since new and last registered in ‘93. Being a grain truck, it didn’t see much highway use or winter driving so the salt hasn’t destroyed it. When I approached him about what I wanted to do, he was happy to hand the truck over to see it back together one day.
This will be my winter/offroad/hunting beater to allow me to resto the ‘93 and not destroy my ‘12.
Brief lowlight of the build:
- 290cc ag h/r VE pump
- 5x14 sac by Richardson Diesel(rich_dzl)
- He351cw on DPS manifold, no intercooler
- 60lb springs
- HVLP lift pump
- 47rh(transgo kit and DPC converter, couple of aux coolers) w/ np205
- front has about 5” of lift, rear has a shackle flip. Truck will sit about 36” to the bottom of the door on 37s
- chevy hydroboost, crossover steering
Cab is mounted. Had to move the engine crossmember back 5 1/2” inches to tuck it close to the firewall and keep the clutch fan. Waiting on converter from DPC so I can get the drivetrain in for good.
Now, if I can figure out how to upload pics, we’ll be getting somewhere.
I stripped down my 93 W250 for a full resto. I wanted to change everything about that chassis/drivetrain but there was nothing wrong with it. So instead, I decided to build something else with it and start from scratch on the ‘93. The F-Wagon was born.
I’ve known about this ‘51 F5 my whole life. It’s been owned by a family friend since new and last registered in ‘93. Being a grain truck, it didn’t see much highway use or winter driving so the salt hasn’t destroyed it. When I approached him about what I wanted to do, he was happy to hand the truck over to see it back together one day.
This will be my winter/offroad/hunting beater to allow me to resto the ‘93 and not destroy my ‘12.
Brief lowlight of the build:
- 290cc ag h/r VE pump
- 5x14 sac by Richardson Diesel(rich_dzl)
- He351cw on DPS manifold, no intercooler
- 60lb springs
- HVLP lift pump
- 47rh(transgo kit and DPC converter, couple of aux coolers) w/ np205
- front has about 5” of lift, rear has a shackle flip. Truck will sit about 36” to the bottom of the door on 37s
- chevy hydroboost, crossover steering
Cab is mounted. Had to move the engine crossmember back 5 1/2” inches to tuck it close to the firewall and keep the clutch fan. Waiting on converter from DPC so I can get the drivetrain in for good.
Now, if I can figure out how to upload pics, we’ll be getting somewhere.