Putting Old Blue up for sale guys. 1970 Ford F250 crewcab.
Didn’t think I ever would but life’s been coming at me pretty fast the last couple of years and she’s just been sitting more and more. I was planning on passing her down to my son but it turns out this next generation has a few concerns about something called “Global warming” and would rather drive a Prius than Blue.
Been in Diesel Power mag twice.
Mechanically 100% solid. Running a single Hx30. Ve pump was rebuilt within in the last 2k, has Denny T stage 2 pin. 40hp injectors from Pensacola Diesel. I believe I still have two new ones to go with the sale as I bought a set for a 6bt. KDP fixed. Hydroboost brakes from POL.
Truck has 108k. Bought the truck with 78k and installed the 4bt which had 120k on her at the time. Runs like a sewing machine, starts on half a crank every time. EGT’s run very cool, hard to get over 900*. Been over 10 years since I finished and can’t remember half the stuff I’ve done to her. Ask any questions if you’re interested.
Trans is an M5R2 and was rebuilt a few years ago with Luk 11” Gold clutch. Flywheel resurfaced. New bearings and synchros. Rear main seal replaced at that time.
Newer things that I can remember: radiator, starter, alternator, tailgate, fiberglass hood from AutoFab with hood pins, Fluidampr,
Paint and body are rough. I was running out of money near the end of the build and went cheap on paint and its showing. New hood and tailgate are flat black and not color matched. Drip rails have the usual rust issues, been fighting for years. Auto door locks are wearing out and work sporadically. Need be replaced. Gas gauge doesn’t work, never has. 2 tanks, 20 gal (I think) in cab and 10 gal under bed.
Most of the work was done by Autofab in Santee who specializes is older model Ford desert runners. I-beams, radius arms and king pins were taken out of a newer model E350 Ambulance. Cab was off frame, body mounts were replaced. I have lots of pics of that if anyone is interested.
1st pics are when it was just finished. Truck is ready to go anywhere. Needs paint and bodywork only. These swaps can get VERY expensive, all the mechanical has been done here and just needs someone to bring back the pretty. We all know the cost of good 4bt runner, figure the cost of the vehicle its going into and all that goes into mating them. Imagine how much that will cost and then double it.
Asking $12,000
Thanks,
Dave
As it stand now.
Didn’t think I ever would but life’s been coming at me pretty fast the last couple of years and she’s just been sitting more and more. I was planning on passing her down to my son but it turns out this next generation has a few concerns about something called “Global warming” and would rather drive a Prius than Blue.
Been in Diesel Power mag twice.
Mechanically 100% solid. Running a single Hx30. Ve pump was rebuilt within in the last 2k, has Denny T stage 2 pin. 40hp injectors from Pensacola Diesel. I believe I still have two new ones to go with the sale as I bought a set for a 6bt. KDP fixed. Hydroboost brakes from POL.
Truck has 108k. Bought the truck with 78k and installed the 4bt which had 120k on her at the time. Runs like a sewing machine, starts on half a crank every time. EGT’s run very cool, hard to get over 900*. Been over 10 years since I finished and can’t remember half the stuff I’ve done to her. Ask any questions if you’re interested.
Trans is an M5R2 and was rebuilt a few years ago with Luk 11” Gold clutch. Flywheel resurfaced. New bearings and synchros. Rear main seal replaced at that time.
Newer things that I can remember: radiator, starter, alternator, tailgate, fiberglass hood from AutoFab with hood pins, Fluidampr,
Paint and body are rough. I was running out of money near the end of the build and went cheap on paint and its showing. New hood and tailgate are flat black and not color matched. Drip rails have the usual rust issues, been fighting for years. Auto door locks are wearing out and work sporadically. Need be replaced. Gas gauge doesn’t work, never has. 2 tanks, 20 gal (I think) in cab and 10 gal under bed.
Most of the work was done by Autofab in Santee who specializes is older model Ford desert runners. I-beams, radius arms and king pins were taken out of a newer model E350 Ambulance. Cab was off frame, body mounts were replaced. I have lots of pics of that if anyone is interested.
1st pics are when it was just finished. Truck is ready to go anywhere. Needs paint and bodywork only. These swaps can get VERY expensive, all the mechanical has been done here and just needs someone to bring back the pretty. We all know the cost of good 4bt runner, figure the cost of the vehicle its going into and all that goes into mating them. Imagine how much that will cost and then double it.
Asking $12,000
Thanks,
Dave
As it stand now.
I've never owned a cummins before.....just drooled at a guy down the street who dropped 4bt in his 72 suburban family wagon.
