53 Ford F350 Project

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09-22-2005, 05:12 PM
oldjeep

53 Ford F350 Project

Figured I'd start a buildup thread on my current project. A 53 Ford F350 Dually. Plans include 1 ton IFS, 455 Olds TH400, hydorboost and possibly an extended cab conversion.

Just in the process of tacking stuff together to see how it fits.

Start here. In the field for 20 years.
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/images/1953F350.jpg

Hack the frame off
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/F...0305%20002.jpg

79 C30 IFS
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/090905F350%20004.jpg

455 Core, looks like it was made to fit there
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/0...F350%20004.jpg

Chev Hydroboost in the stock location.
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/0...F350%20001.jpg
09-22-2005, 11:15 PM
53fatfndr

Looks like fun :D I had those fender mounted turn signals on my '53 as well. I learned not too long ago that they were add on's from the dealerships when the trucks were sold new. I found that interesting. :D
04-27-2006, 04:37 PM
oldjeep

6 months later, finally getting back to work on it.

Welding all finished, a coat of rustbullet on everything but the IFS, which still needs to be disassembled and painted.
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/F350frame%20009.jpg

Some spray on bedliner - need some more, doesn't cover like they say. Put the locker in the 14 bolt, so that can go back in tonight.
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/F350Frame%20011.jpg
04-27-2006, 09:23 PM
TooMany2count

i love any BIGG truck. are u using a GM 1ton front snub???...joe
04-28-2006, 01:25 PM
oldjeep

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooMany2count

i love any BIGG truck. are u using a GM 1ton front snub???...joe

Yes, it's the front few feet of a 79 C30. The rear axle is out of the same truck. I like the big truck, just a pain to work on in a small shop.
04-28-2006, 08:38 PM
oldjeep

Everything covered but the IFS. Next step is to put the back brakes back together and run all the brake lines. Need to save up a few $$ for some drop spindles for the front before I pull apart the IFS.

http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/F350Frame%20015.jpg
04-28-2006, 09:45 PM
TooMany2count

i like the hydro-boost idea, been thinking about using them on my bus....joe
05-25-2006, 05:50 AM
oldjeep

That ought to stop it. Making pretty decent progress this week. Rear brakes and lines are done, time to move up to the front. Lowering spindles and coils are on the agenda for a 4.5" drop.

http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/F350Brakes%20001.jpg
05-25-2006, 11:23 AM
Corvette64

What are your plans for a bed? A modern Flat Bed with a headache rack would be very cool in my opinion. Or maybe a cab over camper?
05-25-2006, 11:27 AM
oldjeep

Planning on a Steel rimmed wood flatbed. Something that will look nice but still be usable.
05-25-2006, 11:27 AM
Oldf100fordman

Quote:

Originally Posted by 53fatfndr

Looks like fun :D I had those fender mounted turn signals on my '53 as well. I learned not too long ago that they were add on's from the dealerships when the trucks were sold new. I found that interesting. :D

Yeap, Dad's new 54 F100 had them too. They were dealer installed add on options. Fugly items they were. Our Ford Dealer put the rear ones on the same way on the rear fenders instead of putting them back on the edge of the box.
06-24-2007, 04:58 PM
oldjeep

Went to the msra show and got motivated. 455 plan got scrapped when my neighbor offered me a 460 powered rust bucket for cheap.

460 installed - c6 is temp until I get a 2wd output swapped into it.
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/J...7/P6240002.JPG
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/J...7/P6240001.JPG
06-24-2007, 05:28 PM
33delivery

very nice,looking forward to watching your build,hope you can keep the pix coming
12-14-2008, 10:08 AM
oldjeep

Project got back burnered for a year or so.

Spent last night cutting out the firewall for replacement with a 4" setback firewall. Got it cut out enough to set the new piece in and realize that I need to order a front floor section from DS to complete the job. Still have about 100 more spotwelds to drill out, but it's going fairly well.

http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/Dec2008/PC140072.JPG
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/Dec2008/PC140073.JPG
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/Dec2008/PC140074.JPG
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/Ford/Dec2008/PC140075.JPG
12-14-2008, 10:26 AM
Dave Severson

The firewall looks great! Should make a lot more room under the hood. Always fun to get back on a project after it's been back burnered for awhile!
08-20-2012, 04:46 AM
fordf350camper

Hi have you done anymore to this i own a 1955 ford f350 fire truck crew bus.But not many of them in the uk.
08-20-2012, 07:03 AM
rspears

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

The firewall looks great! Should make a lot more room under the hood. Always fun to get back on a project after it's been back burnered for awhile!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordf350camper

Hi have you done anymore to this i own a 1955 ford f350 fire truck crew bus.But not many of them in the uk.

Last post almost four years ago, and the last time he was on the forum was about the time Dave offered encouragement about getting back into the project! I wouldn't hold my breath for a reply from Oldjeep - you might try a PM to him, and if he's still got the same e-mail he might see it??
08-20-2012, 02:01 PM
techinspector1

The builder broke my heart on posts #6 and #8 with his reference to dropped spindles and short coils. Geez, when you're planning a project like this and want it lower on either or both ends, keep all the pieces stock for reliability and Z the frame on either or both ends. With a little forethought, you can put her in the weeds for no cost to you and keep all the factory geometry intact.:eek: