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There are plenty of people out there looking for that closed knuckle 70 for resto projects that would pay a pretty penny if it's in good shape, but I would not run that with any confidence for a usable axle. I would look for an 8 lug 93 and older d60 front out of a w250 or w350 or a 78-79 ford 60 high pinion. If you have to fab up mounts anyway, now would be the time to do some transplant surgery. Parts are difficult to source and no aftermarket HD components are available at all. Other than that, I would look for frame deterioration, cracks etc at the stress points if there was body rust that had already been dealt with. You never know what someone has overlooked or is hiding. Really great vehicle to mod up in my opinion.
Frame cracks around the steering box, check thatJungle Jim sells a stiffening kit which you saw me install on Square DCowl cracks are common and no big dealIMHO, the rotary pump is the way to go for a reliable every day driver truck. P-Pump is a lot more powerful (Maybe too much power??)Copy what Tate said on the D70. With the connections you'll make here and with Tate, sell the D70 and the 440 and recoup 50% of what you paid for the truck. Adding a bed? Or leaving it a flatbed?
Turner, in case you didn't know, Tate is the resident differential expert.Oh heck, I guess big D is pretty smart as well, but I wouldn't listen to him. :)
Ok, Tate and koot thanks for the info it is much appreciated. Both of you please check your pm and give me a call if possible. I'm currently south of SLC headed to billings, and for all intents and purposes this truck is already claimed as purchased, and unless it's in terrible condition it will be coming back to AZ with me. I am stopping in Pocatello to look at a couple things, a front axle out of an M880 is part of that stop. More to follow after each stop!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'd guess that truck is most likely a gem. Being a fire rig, it's been indoors, so roof rust should be complete non issue. If someone was interested, i'd be happy to spin up to Omaha and give it a close look. I should buy it myself, but I need to finish the one I have first. That and I need to practice being broke.... this retirement stuff is going to be interesting.
Good for youHave an adventure in the works hereGoing to start with a fluid change?? :o
Quote from: Flyin6 on August 13, 2015, 09:46:18 PMGood for youHave an adventure in the works hereGoing to start with a fluid change?? :oAhh yes... the oil change.
Nope not doing any liquid changes, drains or replacements. Oh wait I'll be draining the radiator! The drivetrain will be out in short order! Hopefully another heart will show up quick. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Quote from: wyorunner on August 13, 2015, 10:33:31 PMNope not doing any liquid changes, drains or replacements. Oh wait I'll be draining the radiator! The drivetrain will be out in short order! Hopefully another heart will show up quick. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt's local lingo Turner ;DI think C-max went in for an Oil Change... and Square D was a total fluid replacement (still in progress as a matter of fact!).
Still love my home state of Wyoming!
Nice haul all the way around. That fire truck though with just 14k would have been a shame to tear down.New thread sounds good, but link it to this in the last post. That way anyone can find the whole story.Wonder if it will run before SD runs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,