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First off, have to say that I am thrilled with this forum. Found it by going to the post office one day, and a guy pulled up with a mid-80's Chevy 4x4, witht he distinct Cummins purr. The conversation started from there......
My quandry......
I plan on acquiring a stepvan with the Cummins 4bt for my crew's work tools (I flip houses, and I'm a landlord). I actually used to drive one of these vehicles delivering bread, and they are excellent vehicles. Next, I have 2 F-150's in my backyard that used to belong to a neighbor. They are basically mine to do whatever I want with them. One is 1989, the other 1991....I think. Both are 4x4, and came with 302's. I have both of the transfer cases, but the earlier model's tranny is missing. Both were automatics.
Here's my question: Since these vehicles were originally autos, any suggestions on what to put in behind a 4bt for an auto tranny (preferrably an overdrive) and still have it be 4x4? My only thought is to keep the cab, and then everything else is wide open. Later, I will build a flatbed to replace the rusty boxes. I don't plan on driving these things cross country, but would like the flexibility of driving at highway speeds plus have the four wheel drive. If anyone suggests a different make tranny/transfer case setup, can you point me in the right direction for adapter plates or bellhousings?
Thanks very much in advance.
My quandry......
I plan on acquiring a stepvan with the Cummins 4bt for my crew's work tools (I flip houses, and I'm a landlord). I actually used to drive one of these vehicles delivering bread, and they are excellent vehicles. Next, I have 2 F-150's in my backyard that used to belong to a neighbor. They are basically mine to do whatever I want with them. One is 1989, the other 1991....I think. Both are 4x4, and came with 302's. I have both of the transfer cases, but the earlier model's tranny is missing. Both were automatics.
Here's my question: Since these vehicles were originally autos, any suggestions on what to put in behind a 4bt for an auto tranny (preferrably an overdrive) and still have it be 4x4? My only thought is to keep the cab, and then everything else is wide open. Later, I will build a flatbed to replace the rusty boxes. I don't plan on driving these things cross country, but would like the flexibility of driving at highway speeds plus have the four wheel drive. If anyone suggests a different make tranny/transfer case setup, can you point me in the right direction for adapter plates or bellhousings?
Thanks very much in advance.