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VEHICLES, CAMPERS, and BOATS => Build Threads => Topic started by: swbhobie16 on April 13, 2020, 05:35:23 PM

Title: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: swbhobie16 on April 13, 2020, 05:35:23 PM

unicorn (in my opinion) axle

bolt in ready for a square body. going in an 88 GMC crew cab. LMM/allison1000/NP263XHD

(https://i.imgur.com/aMLi6YT.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NUOLYGm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jaPH207.jpg)

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: stlaser on April 13, 2020, 06:10:08 PM

Assuming you’re going to drop some coin to upgrade the strength on it?

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: swbhobie16 on April 13, 2020, 06:31:26 PM

i don’t think it’s going to be a crazy build. gears. u joints. maybe. stub shafts. not doing knuckles. it’s not going to be beat on in 4wd.

thoughts?

i know it’s a 5 stud knuckle and not 6. and the upper area around king pin isn’t as stout. but it’s not a wheeler.

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: stlaser on April 13, 2020, 06:49:12 PM

Knuckles aren’t strong as you stated but if not abusing well then I suppose......  :popcorn:

I probably would do stubs and Yukon lockouts though.

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: swbhobie16 on April 13, 2020, 09:15:44 PM

this axle has 3.54 in it. am i mistaken in thinking i’ll need a new carrier for 4.10..? going to get a new carrier for his 14 bolt rear (duragrip.. and his is currently 3.42) so that’s fairly simple.

truck will be running 35s so i think with the double OD from the 6 speed and 4.10 will be about right for it. it’ll have some light towing duties (guy owns a boat dealership) and he drives it 2-3 days a week currently as a 454/400.

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: stlaser on April 13, 2020, 09:27:35 PM

Dana 60 carrier break is 4.10/4.56 you’re gtg w/ stock carrier

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: EL TATE on April 14, 2020, 11:55:00 AM

That's a good canvas bud. Shawn's covered all the bases here. And I know you're a bit of a perfectionist (understatement of the year) so I'd inspect spindle seal surfaces, spindle bearings etc when you're in there too. always stick with the lower series cases as you can always go thick cut gears but you can't always go regular.

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: KensAuto on April 14, 2020, 02:44:19 PM

You sure that '88 doesn't need to be a dually?

I'd offer to swap gears with you but my 60 looks like it was a found in a lake.
Right now I'm turning 1600 at 55mph, in 5th. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200414/fc032b5a0e2f62522a9c0922fec9ca85.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200414/e19a81891f881c8cddfe6aaa630981f4.jpg)

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: stlaser on April 14, 2020, 03:01:50 PM

Turn the hubs down Ken

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: swbhobie16 on April 14, 2020, 06:26:40 PM

Quote from: stlaser on April 14, 2020, 03:01:50 PM

Turn the hubs down Ken

please don’t. just get some new SRW hubs.

and.. the ford dana 60 is reverse cut. lol

what gears are you going to in the ‘73?

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: KensAuto on April 14, 2020, 08:54:28 PM

I was thinking about going 3.83s. don't know yet

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: stlaser on April 14, 2020, 09:00:34 PM

What size tire?

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: KensAuto on April 14, 2020, 09:05:07 PM

35s. I like the 4.10s it has now, but with the change in fuel choice.....

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: swbhobie16 on April 16, 2020, 07:27:33 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/bfwDSDU.jpg)

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Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: Flyin6 on April 16, 2020, 07:52:54 PM

I wouldn't recommend using pine for the suspension. Laminate a bunch of willow together. It will give ya a better ride! ;-))

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: stlaser on April 16, 2020, 07:56:39 PM

Dustless blaster looks like it’s doing a great job!

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: EL TATE on April 17, 2020, 10:05:53 AM

3.54 and that cummins are real good friends, even with 35's, but if you're pullin or climbing any hills you might want to just keep those 4.10's. what's the trans in this? Talking with Norm so much has 2200rpm at 60mph burned in my brain; if I had the trans I could run the numbers in whatever gear you want to try.

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: swbhobie16 on April 17, 2020, 10:08:35 AM

Quote from: EL TATE on April 17, 2020, 10:05:53 AM

3.54 and that cummins are real good friends, even with 35's, but if you're pullin or climbing any hills you might want to just keep those 4.10's. what's the trans in this? Talking with Norm so much has 2200rpm at 60mph burned in my brain; if I had the trans I could run the numbers in whatever gear you want to try.

this is going to be turned by an LMM/6 speed allison 1000.

i’m thinking 4.10 and 35s will work well. esp with the double OD i the newer 1000s

..?

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: stlaser on April 17, 2020, 10:29:16 AM

Wait, what? Norm likes to talk?  :tongue: Who knew?  :popcorn:

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: EL TATE on April 17, 2020, 11:53:09 AM

Quote from: swbhobie16 on April 17, 2020, 10:08:35 AM

Quote from: EL TATE on April 17, 2020, 10:05:53 AM

3.54 and that cummins are real good friends, even with 35's, but if you're pullin or climbing any hills you might want to just keep those 4.10's. what's the trans in this? Talking with Norm so much has 2200rpm at 60mph burned in my brain; if I had the trans I could run the numbers in whatever gear you want to try.

this is going to be turned by an LMM/6 speed allison 1000.

i’m thinking 4.10 and 35s will work well. esp with the double OD i the newer 1000s

..?

Sorry, so many DOT's and I forgot who's build thread I was on lol!

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: KensAuto on April 17, 2020, 02:43:38 PM

Yeah thanks for the info Tator!!
Edit: those diffs look sweet. How quick is the blaster? I can imagine the possibilities with that system.

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: Flyin6 on April 17, 2020, 07:21:29 PM

Quote from: KensAuto on April 17, 2020, 02:43:38 PM

Yeah thanks for the info Tator!!
Edit: those diffs look sweet. How quick is the blaster? I can imagine the possibilities with that system.

Yea, I wonder if we could use it on the democratic party!

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: swbhobie16 on April 17, 2020, 09:12:53 PM

doing to DOT my own thread.

just a quick plug with this thing before it goes

beefy spreader from tate.

(https://i.imgur.com/1RZfprU.jpg)

gear mesh was approved by shawn. so it’s not my fault. hahah

(https://i.imgur.com/0qLBEOn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/caH2EVD.jpg)

airline bulkhead

(https://i.imgur.com/etpYB6a.jpg)

oring/seal

(https://i.imgur.com/HwGRfd1.jpg)

compression nut

(https://i.imgur.com/to6YwvS.jpg)

routing

(https://i.imgur.com/8zOMUHz.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IJdzxfd.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CnMyPqi.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Am9KyYt.jpg)

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Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 17, 2020, 09:49:51 PM

Anyone else think they would have a problem with that blaster?   I would have everything I own down to bare metal, just playing with it would be like when I get out the presssurewasher


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Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: swbhobie16 on April 17, 2020, 10:08:54 PM

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on April 17, 2020, 09:49:51 PM

Anyone else think they would have a problem with that blaster?   I would have everything I own down to bare metal, just playing with it would be like when I get out the presssurewasher


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it’s really tempting to not do that. let me tell you. hahah.

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: wyorunner on April 18, 2020, 12:39:07 AM

Quote from: swbhobie16 on April 17, 2020, 10:08:54 PM

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on April 17, 2020, 09:49:51 PM

Anyone else think they would have a problem with that blaster?   I would have everything I own down to bare metal, just playing with it would be like when I get out the presssurewasher


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it’s really tempting to not do that. let me tell you. hahah.

It’s only a matter of times before you post pics of an “oops” and your frame, cab, and everything else laying in the vicinity are bare steel awaiting paint. Nice work!

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 19, 2020, 08:53:01 AM

Pretty sweet there Ken.  And I spent 7hours behind the pressure washer yesterday....sheesh


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Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: KensAuto on April 19, 2020, 09:48:58 AM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on April 19, 2020, 08:53:01 AM

Pretty sweet there Ken.  And I spent 7hours behind the pressure washer yesterday....sheesh


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Thanks! (Although I think you meant Seth)

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 19, 2020, 08:59:45 PM

Oh snap. I thought that was you building one for the 73.. my bad. Should have figured it was a Seth since it was done so well.... :tongue


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Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: KensAuto on April 19, 2020, 10:49:34 PM

Truth^^^
That guy does some stellar work.
... not to mention the amount of DOTs he attracts.

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: EL TATE on April 20, 2020, 05:32:48 PM

the diff is lookin fine as frogs hair sir. well done.

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: swbhobie16 on June 12, 2020, 08:29:22 PM

this 60 was one of the cleanest i’ve seen internally.

(https://i.imgur.com/8k4uKiI.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/rGXgzQO.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/45Za7y7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/2fWou3d.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/losrKaw.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/rGg6D1k.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dYLbnwA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Zl4LW6F.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9Qg0awr.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/XDCnrE4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/YRrX0O4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LKzce7m.jpg)

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: swbhobie16 on June 16, 2020, 05:32:24 PM

finished up the 60 today

(https://i.imgur.com/x3XxMU8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/29rivRA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/T7JvlA6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zAyKqCN.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/KxgeXM7.jpg)

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: KensAuto on June 18, 2020, 09:46:51 AM

Dang. I'm almost sure I told you it had to be passenger side drop.  ;)

Looks good

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: stlaser on June 18, 2020, 04:11:39 PM

Ken, time to get that front built....

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: swbhobie16 on June 18, 2020, 04:25:27 PM

Quote from: KensAuto on June 18, 2020, 09:46:51 AM

Dang. I'm almost sure I told you it had to be passenger side drop.  ;)

Looks good

i don’t do for listen too well with words.  :grin:

it’s nothing but a fastenal transfer away from getting redone like this  :cool:

Title: Re: ‘79 ford D60
Post by: JR on June 18, 2020, 05:45:47 PM

Very nice, my suburban is calling,,,,,,