62 F100 unibody

[Ranger850]

So my dad just acquired this beauty, needs a little work. I once heard that PANTHER front suspensions will fit these older fords, does anybody know anything about that, or these trucks in particular

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Nice truck.
Never heard of Panther, have a link?

 

[Ranger850]

I may have misspoke, isn't "Panther" what the Town Car/Grand Marquis/Crown Vic was called
Link below:

https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrE1xhg_HddCSYANytXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyOGI4bGNnBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjg3NDZfMQRzZWMDc3I-/RV=2/RE=1568173280/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fFord_Panther_platform/RK=2/RS=1eCpTATkVp7nEEc0.M7ZlzOCToM-

Years ago, I was watching "Gas Monkey" and they got a F100 for a "shop truck". I'm pretty sure the Guy with all the money said it was a easy swap and the whole front end practically bolts right up. But who knows, maybe there's more too it than that.

 

[Josh B]

Sorry, I had Chevy's during that era, a 63 Fleetside pickup w/ a 327 4bbl and a 64 Impala w/ a 283 2bbl. Got into Ford's in mid 70s with a 73 Econoline 300/6

Oops, I did swap the Impala for A 64 Galaxy 500 w/ a Cleveland 351 he'd took out of a pickup, it had a 4 on the floor and fell apart within 6 months

 

[fastpakr]

A bit of discussion here:

61 unibody front end swap - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

1961 - 1963 F100 Unibody - 61 unibody front end swap - Does anyonw have any info on 61 front end swap? Mustang 2 front end? To clip it vs just saddling it? Any info would help greatly.

www.ford-trucks.com

 

[fastpakr]

63 Unibody Crown Vic Swap - Start to finish - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 63 Unibody Crown Vic Swap - Start to finish - Hey guys. So I've been lurking around this forum and others for several months gathering info on this swap. I'm somewhat of a newbie hot rodder and this is really my first big project. I've had this 63 for...

www.ford-trucks.com

 

[rusty ol ranger]

The panther front ends are super popular on guys sport trucking their 64+ trucks. Seen it done on a few 73-79s, but didnt know they would go on the pre I beam rigs.

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

Have a buddy with one with a 6.2/Torqshift6 swap. He's a member on here.

Truck is still under construction, but nearly finished. One of the nicest F100s I've ever seen.

I'll see if I can't nudge him for some pics/tech advice.

 

[Ranger850]

A bit of discussion here:

61 unibody front end swap - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

1961 - 1963 F100 Unibody - 61 unibody front end swap - Does anyonw have any info on 61 front end swap? Mustang 2 front end? To clip it vs just saddling it? Any info would help greatly.

www.ford-trucks.com

This seems like way too much, but Panthers are all over the place

63 Unibody Crown Vic Swap - Start to finish - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 63 Unibody Crown Vic Swap - Start to finish - Hey guys. So I've been lurking around this forum and others for several months gathering info on this swap. I'm somewhat of a newbie hot rodder and this is really my first big project. I've had this 63 for...

www.ford-trucks.com

This is a very NICE build, probly more than I'm willing to do. Maybe a tamer version of this build. Who knows, It's still at the PO's house. We gotta trailer it to wherever it's gonna sit until we start this project.

 

[Ranger850]

Does any body know the difference in frames between a 61 F100 and F150 of similar year