New project for this year and it’s going to be an interesting one. Here’s what I’m going for.
BODY - 1998 75 series cab from an ex Canadian mine truck.
BED - Some sort of Ute type flat bed
CHASSIS - 1996 80 series with factory lockers. Finally get to put my LX parts rig to good use.
ENGINE - Cummins 6BT. Still need to buy this piece.
TRANS - NV4500. I have purchased a new one to swap in my 80 and will rebuild the one presently in it for this project.
TRANSFER CASE - HF2A converted to part time.
TIRES - I have 5 315/75 GY Duratracs on stock 80 wheels that will work nice for now. About 50% tread remaining.
I want to make a work truck. It’s needs to be something that can take ranch work abuse. It’s doesnt need to look good but it need to be mechanically sound. I chose the 6BT due to its what I know and i can mirror the setup on my 80. It also meets my needs of diesel, gear driven, direct injected, no glow plugs, and fully mechanical. I thought about the 12HT but I just love the 12V Cummins.
My present work truck is a 96 Ford F-350 4wd with the IH 7.3. Great engine but it’s electronically controlled and has left me stranded with no start situations due to sensors. I also can’t stand working on Ford vehicles. It’s a beat to s*** truck so the bar is low to make something better.
Cab and chassis as of Friday when delivered.
@lelandEOD previously had the truck and took the drivetrain for his project. The truck had been passed around quit a bit over the past few years and. Now it’s my turn.
Donor chassis truck
The big white wheel barrow is now on notice to be replaced
I moved the truck to it’s outside build location and went to work today. Removed roof, windshield, doors and dash. Hopefully next weekend me and my step sons can lift the cab off to then concentrate on removing the LX body. It’s was 95 degree today so I think a pop up tent will be purchased. It was brutal and it’s not even summer yet.
BODY - 1998 75 series cab from an ex Canadian mine truck.
BED - Some sort of Ute type flat bed
CHASSIS - 1996 80 series with factory lockers. Finally get to put my LX parts rig to good use.
ENGINE - Cummins 6BT. Still need to buy this piece.
TRANS - NV4500. I have purchased a new one to swap in my 80 and will rebuild the one presently in it for this project.
TRANSFER CASE - HF2A converted to part time.
TIRES - I have 5 315/75 GY Duratracs on stock 80 wheels that will work nice for now. About 50% tread remaining.
I want to make a work truck. It’s needs to be something that can take ranch work abuse. It’s doesnt need to look good but it need to be mechanically sound. I chose the 6BT due to its what I know and i can mirror the setup on my 80. It also meets my needs of diesel, gear driven, direct injected, no glow plugs, and fully mechanical. I thought about the 12HT but I just love the 12V Cummins.
My present work truck is a 96 Ford F-350 4wd with the IH 7.3. Great engine but it’s electronically controlled and has left me stranded with no start situations due to sensors. I also can’t stand working on Ford vehicles. It’s a beat to s*** truck so the bar is low to make something better.
Cab and chassis as of Friday when delivered.
@lelandEOD previously had the truck and took the drivetrain for his project. The truck had been passed around quit a bit over the past few years and. Now it’s my turn.
Donor chassis truck
The big white wheel barrow is now on notice to be replaced
I moved the truck to it’s outside build location and went to work today. Removed roof, windshield, doors and dash. Hopefully next weekend me and my step sons can lift the cab off to then concentrate on removing the LX body. It’s was 95 degree today so I think a pop up tent will be purchased. It was brutal and it’s not even summer yet.