this is where it startedUploaded with ImageShack.usthe tear downUploaded with ImageShackThe donor truck.. for a cherry short wheelbase frame.. which I still took apart down to the last nut and rivet.. blasted it and coated it and put it back togetherUploaded with...

YEP..Back form the dead.. a couple of rescue trip to Haiti after the earthquake.. teaching and then summer fire season and the time slips by..Dusted off some stuff and decided to get to building the disc brakes for the rear.. so here's the way its doneFirst decide what will stop the truck...

My motor guy said go with the 460... and use all the accessories...I also have a cummins but I have looked at the conversion (it was a direct bolt up to the front mount) and with the late model f stuff bolted to it including an allison 545 I would have to hack the f 600 to make it fit against...

nice.. but I know that would violate my warranty.. ford parts or not

not sure where the pics went.. Ill have to repost someI ditched the powerbrokes and sold themI have a clean 429 commercial propane motor out of a f900 late model propane truck.. whats nice about it is all the big commercial stuff is hooked to it.. air compressor.. air cleaner..nice 5 speed...

I went with Bilstein 5100s adjustables ,,Ill use the 1 inch height adjustment.. then a set of moto 18 inch flat black wheels.. I think Im going to black out the chrome bumpers since there isnt any other chrome on the truck.. Im very happy with this truck..other than I overdrive the brakes all...

The firetruck will be used as a parade vehicle.. be able to pump water for my ranch for fire protection,, is a nice representation of period iron because of how clean it was... and the restoration while not concours will have it as nice as new hopefully.. Im kinda leaning for the 370 now... only...

ok.. I didnt win the intl dt 466 fire engine but I did score a 1998 low mile F 800 ford.. cummins with a 4 speed allison cheaply..I had thought I would use the motor and tranny for the firetruck but the truck is too nice to part.. hey.. it happens.. anywayAre the doors from an f 800 the...

xlent linkIm bidding on this currentlyhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180413240000&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AITjust selling the pump and the axles should net me more than the truck will cost....

The f600 fire truck is coming along.. the frame is done and all painted..the front suspension has had some leafs added to it in the thought that I might be swapping the larger heavier diesel in, the axles are done and waiting for paint... the transfer case is ready.. the steering is done...

Yes.. I think Bilsteins are great as well... but if one is going to mod a truck its nice to use what Ford has already "thunk" out... I believe if Bilsteins had worked better they would have used them... (they certainly would have been cheaper).. Ford SVO could have used anything.. they had a...

I drooled over the Raptor at the dealership... it was 45 k sticker..Then I got real and bought a new 2009 F150 4 x 4 regular cab s/b , 6 speed, v8 3v, 3.73 LS, tow package, xl plus package, etc. with exactly the option package I wanted... it came in at about 25k before tax and licenseSo...

So.. other than the block and pistons is everything pretty much interchangeable between the motors?thank you for the links btw... they will be very helpful getting me up on the learning curve

Some information being floated to me .. generally about reman'ing 7.3s is that sleeving it may be problematic..and boring is not an option... that the sleeves are put in with loctite and when the setup gets hot they can move and drop out... obviously if this is in fact an issue it would be...

I cant say Ive ever seen a 7.3 with a million miles on it.... I think these are good for about 250k.... they dont have the durability of a cummins... but I selected it to keep the truck "fordish"I was thinking... a careful rebuild,maintain stock compression, stud it, ceramic coated pistons, g...

I have acquired a banks turbo'd 7.3 for my f 600 fire truck re-power. It has the pump calibrated for the turbo. It is coming out of a 90 f250. While it runs very strong the motor has over 200k on it and is ready for a tear down and buildI know that using studs is one good build up trick but I...

Post any numbers you haveI have looked at buying a chunk of poly in the correct durometer hardness for suspensions and making my own on the lathe (but I really only want to do this if I have to)... its the saddle bushing thats really hard to locateI intend to make the front (rear)bushing...

Hi Ford peopleDoes anyone know of a source for suspension bushings for F 600 trucks.. 70-79 vintage, leaf springs.. including the eye style (rear) and saddle style bushings (front) used on the front,, and the eye style type on the rear (both ends)I have looked at URO, Prothane, and Energy...

I have a strong running 330 Industrial complete drop in...with 74k miles on it200.00but.. and its a big but... Im in CaliforniaI pulled it for a 460 swap

Interesting on the Uhaul site.. unfortunately no steel sheetmetal left for the f 600s...Ok.. a little update.. I pulled my donor truck apart.. down to the frame rails... Ill finish next week and get it ready for blastingDonor truck.. for the frame.. short wheelbase.. frame is near mint...

You have any further information on this...NOS F 600 stuff is rare rare rare

Funny you mention thisThe project.. in hiatus for a year.. has just been resurrected....I had just about finished the original factory frame when I found some damage hidden under undercoating under the double frame... where the firepump discharge had been pointed.. I had repaired it but I...

360 degree ring of fire around Redding California.. Im currently driving a 4900 series international crew cab brush truck.. Ive been on every day for the last 12 days.. now off for a couple.. and Im burned out..We are starting to see resources coming from as far away as Idaho... but, and this...

Bet you guys thought I forgot about you.. I havent...Im currently piddling along awaiting the wheels... ordered 3 months ago and paid for through stazworks.. great work.. slow productionIve also been very busy with fire season.. which for those of you in other parts of the world may not...

Ill try that in the future,, remember a stock one ton dually rotor is about 12 inches and about 1 inch thick.. and you can lift the ring gear.. this one I cannot lift without getting hurt,,, :-)Night everyonecam

about 150 pounds big,,,.... :-).. heck.. probably 20 inchesthe rotors dwarf anything on a one ton....they are probably 2 inches thick... Im sure they made them overkill for school buses.. people are heavy!

Ok .. some progressLockers are installedThe front one took 30 minutes because I went very carefully,, the rear about 20 minutes.. easy as pie...And some pictures of the B700 rotorsAmerican economy style.. note taper and thickness of face where wheel abuts Its thicker than the drum brake...

Lockers are coming.. for both the front and rear.. front was easy..the axle is in a lot of things.. internationals etc... rear was hard as they are no longer made.. but I scored a NOS at a premium price.. oh well.. if you have to have it youve got to pay for itBus rotors came in.. American...

Ill be rebuilding the frame this week.. with a new t 1 doubler.. done more nicely than the original fire truck builder. FMCThe truck is entirely apart now... this weekend I stripped the axles bare and sandblasted the housings.. next week Ford B700 bus rotors arrive and I will begin the...

Ok.. some updatesIve been working hard at four wheel disc braking the truck and thats been sucking up research time.. but Im getting closeThe front and rear axles have been disassembled..Im having difficulty locating a locker for the rear... more research.. it may not be made.. there are...