ToyTruck
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Over the years, I've acquired a virtual junkyard of parts and pieces. I've decided that I'm going to build myself a 4x4 out of them and I thought I would ask around a bit and see what path others think I should follow.
First, a list of available equipment.
1 1973 Dodge 1-ton chassis
1 1985 (?) Ranger chassis with cab and hood, no bed.
1 Ford 302 - ran (poorly) when pulled
1 Dodge 318 - runs pretty good
1 C4 Auto - don't remember its condition, but it looks fairly clean.
1 A727 Auto with Gear Vendors tail
1 Ford transfer case - indeterminate model, just remember that it came out of some Ford or other...F-150 I think.
2 Ford 9" axles
2 Mopar axles...model 30
2 Rockwell 2.5 Ton axles - one has pinion brakes
1 Rockwell 2.5 Ton transfer case
1 Dana 70
1 right MANLY assortment of springs, both coil and leaf.
I think the obvious thing is to use the Rockwell Axles and transfer case. So then the questions are:
A) What chassis? Full size dodge or Ranger
B) What Engine/Tranny?
C) Should I rebuild/reuse the Ford transfer case as a doubler?
Whatcha think?
First, a list of available equipment.
1 1973 Dodge 1-ton chassis
1 1985 (?) Ranger chassis with cab and hood, no bed.
1 Ford 302 - ran (poorly) when pulled
1 Dodge 318 - runs pretty good
1 C4 Auto - don't remember its condition, but it looks fairly clean.
1 A727 Auto with Gear Vendors tail
1 Ford transfer case - indeterminate model, just remember that it came out of some Ford or other...F-150 I think.
2 Ford 9" axles
2 Mopar axles...model 30
2 Rockwell 2.5 Ton axles - one has pinion brakes
1 Rockwell 2.5 Ton transfer case
1 Dana 70
1 right MANLY assortment of springs, both coil and leaf.
I think the obvious thing is to use the Rockwell Axles and transfer case. So then the questions are:
A) What chassis? Full size dodge or Ranger
B) What Engine/Tranny?
C) Should I rebuild/reuse the Ford transfer case as a doubler?
Whatcha think?