this design allows you to still drive your truck even if you break an axle shaft. the wheel and hub assembly is still attached to the axle even when you pull the axle shaft out.
i have a 78 F250 4x4, mine is a 4 speed though and gasket is no longer available. permatex makes a RTV gasket maker just for use with gear oil, you may want to give it a try.
i just did this exact swap, used a 2 wheel drive cab on my 4 wheel drive frame. i have a 4 speed though. donor cab was an automatic. i just cut the top of the tunnel as per needed to clear everything while still making sure that the tunnel plate can be properly secured.
pretty sure that i have the center caps and possibly the lug nuts as well. curiouse as to how much they are worth but not sure if i'm ready to part with them just yet.
does anyone have an idea of what these might be worth ? found them in the attic of my garage, for got i even had them lol. anways just wanting to know what kind of value they might hold.
LOL i was kidding man, but it does look awesome. i've been searching the forums on how to do it for a while now, like you said very labor intensive. i wonder if anyone is making these in the steel version like our grill shells are now being made...?
not sure if your referring to me or not but frame is solid, completely removed all brackets and supports, cleaned them then primed and painted. still waiting on bushing for rear springs and rear axle needs to be changed out. that's why their not painted yet., but i appreciate the compliment...
try looking at your local pick-n-pull, you need blocks from a 77.5 - 79 3/4 or 1 ton truck. and yes you will still need the block with your 6" springs.
just saw this post and just happened to be on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/73-79-Bronco-Ford-Truck-Door-Panels-Green-Set-NICE-OEM-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem230d24e7beQQitemZ150544377790QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories