'68 F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Short Box - Cummins!

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'68 F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Short Box - Cummins!

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Just purchased a '68 F250 CC from Oregon that was listed at Old Ford Crew Cabs - it has 16" rims w/tubeless tires, power steering & power drum brakes, granny 4-speed, driver side spot light, & a divorced transfer case 4x4 suspension. Originally came with a 360 FE, but was replaced by a 351M. It sat for 6 years after the mufflers exploded during a start-up. The floor bed is shot and there are some rust spots around the cab roof & doors. With my welding skills, I'm hoping I just need to do some patch work.

When the '68 arrives, the first task would be to have the engine looked over and started. Then, replace all the gear oil, repack the wheel bearings & check the drum brakes.

I'd like to get this rig in driving condition while restoring it to keep my interest. I hope to make it into a dependable driver with some performance modifications in the future like a diesel engine swap & 4-wheel disc brakes. I'll be looking forward in learning a whole heap from you all and posting the progress here with a picture of the rig towing the '66 on a trailer. :D

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- Wheels where not 16.5" split rims. They are 16" steel rims w/tubeless tires. Less work for me!
- Parts wanted - http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 13&t=61614
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Wow, I remember seeing that truck online. I just bought (on layaway) a 1970 Crew Cab from Austin, Tx.

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I was eyeballing that '70 Crew also!
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Glad to see you got your crew cab.
Just curious...what's the great state of Florida gonna charge you on impact fees for her?
Ya'll getting the effects of the tropical storm down there in myami?
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I totally saw this crew cab....I tried calling the guy a few times but never called back haha nice score man!
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The ad didn't have a phone number. He must of contacted you. I probably answered the ad before you. Then, he went on a trip to Hawaii for like 3 weeeks. I called and wrote e-mails around the time I believe he showed up.
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Oh you are right. I emailed, didnt call. I emailed him twice. Im sure you emailed him first I tried after it had been listed for like a week. Cant wait to see pics! :thup:
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will be looking forward to seeing your progress :thup:
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I'm interested in the front wheel on this '68 F350. What year and model trucks can I find these?
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To me that looks like a front dually wheel so 67-97 wheels should fit as they are all 8x6.5 then after that went to 8x170 (metric). The ford 8x6.5 will fit on chevy but not the other way around as the hub is smaller on the chevy but aftermarket all seem to use the same center hub size so are interchageable between chevy and ford....Not sure on what that is exactly off of someone else Im sure will know :wink:
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Here is a picture of the same truck with vintage business advertising on the driver door. Something I might recreate with my work when I have the truck looking & driving decent. :D
Link to the project - http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=853452

I haven't found any early to 1997 dually wheels locally yet on CraigsList or eBay. Junk yards will probably have the tires separated from the wheels, which I don't want.
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'68 F250 4x4 Crew Cab Short Box - work horse parts/car hauler - http://fordification.com/forum/viewtopi ... 22&t=60632
'66 Mustang FASTBACK GT - modified - http://engineerunner.com/vintage-ford.html
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is that a old body on newer frame. I see coil front springs. I thought these were all leaf sprung? :hmm:
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2wd = coil :D 4x4 = leaf sprung
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i think that guy has since changed it to air bags
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Before the truck arrives, I like to know what gear oil I should use for the 4-speed granny manual transmission and the front/rear housings. I have some Joe Gibbs 75W-110 synthetic stocked. Is that good for everything? Do I only add 3 quarts just like a 9" housing or is it more/less for the Dana housings? I hope they come with drain plugs!
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'97 Dodge 2500 - 12V Cummins, NV4500, hydro-boost, DANA 80 rear (power-train donor)
'68 F250 4x4 Crew Cab Short Box - work horse parts/car hauler - http://fordification.com/forum/viewtopi ... 22&t=60632
'66 Mustang FASTBACK GT - modified - http://engineerunner.com/vintage-ford.html
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