94 F350 4x4 7.3

[surewhynot]

I got into yet another project i can't afford or find the time to do. I got a killer deal on a 94 F350 4x4 dually w/ 7.3 & 5 sp. It has been rolled. Cab is shot but surprisingly the frame is still straight and the flatbed is good. 88,000 miles on it. Brand new tores and aluminum rims (all 6). $750 for the whole shebang. I drove the truck 35 miles home and it still drives good (not a fun ride in a squashed cab, luckily it was back country roads lol).

I could do things the easy way and find the right cab for it, but I have a line on a 79 cab in excellent condition. I'm not worried about being able to mount the cab, that will be easy. The wiring is what worries me.

Does this sound like a feasible idea? I'm thinking that if I'm careful during disassembly that I can reuse the factory wiring harnesses. Any input or ideas?

Feel free to call me crazy if you want. Between Carl and Ryan, you should know by now that my feelings can't be hurt.

 

[O'Rattlecan]

I call "Crazy." It doesn't sound to me like a project worth the time it will take to get the 79 cab to work. I'd go the junkyard route and do a frame-off resoration and make a 'like-new' 94 F350.

Ryan

 

[slmann]

This could be very interesting. I'm not sure if it would be more trouble than it's worth though.

I'm sure it can be done, so if you decide to go with the 79 cab give us some pics and alot of details.

 

[bowtiehatr]

mmmm 94, its a idi right?

 

[john112deere]

I disagree with Ryan... Much as I like the '94s, a '79 cab is nicer looking by a mile, and much cooler with the diesel, too.

I think your best solution, though, is to sell it to me for what you paid for it, but include shipping in that, too...

 

[O'Rattlecan]

I disagree with Ryan... Much as I like the '94s, a '79 cab is nicer looking by a mile, and much cooler with the diesel, too.

I'd be with you if it was a 1980, but wasn't the 79 a whole different frame and whatnot?

Ryan

 

[Brian_B]

94 and 79? I assume you mean swapping the whole thing, cab, fenders, hood, bumper, etc. It will be fun making all the mounts and getting all the wiring and computers to work.


Post pics of the rolled truck. Let us look at it before you jump in.


I would almost bet that a top chop would be a lot easier than a cab swap.

 

[surewhynot]

I'll post some pics this weekend. A chop top wouldn't work. The whole shebang is well, banged.

Yes, I would be swapping the whole deal. The mounts would be easy for me to fabricate. The wiring would be the part that I would need help with.

 

[6L PWR]

The wiring would be the part that I would need help with.

You have the original 94 wiring harness complete, right? You should be able to carefully strip it all out. Don't forget the instrument cluster. Just transfer it. It'll take time, but that's what a project is all about, isn't it?

 

[surewhynot]

Thats what i was thinking.

 

[Fellro]

Being a 94, it can be either the IDI or Powerstroke, depending on build date. IDI would be easier to deal with the wiring, unless it is an E4OD... I say why not if you really want to. I'm trying to figure out how to afford a diesel to put in my 77...

 

[surewhynot]

Its an IDI but it does have a banks turbo on it and its a 5 sp manual

 

[slmann]

If you decide to do it make sure you keep us updated with plenty of pics and info.

 

[1970Custom]

I didn't think the IDI's had to worry about a computer to control things....


I'd do it, there's a guy working at one of the local Yamaha shops with a '79 F-350, 4x4, CC, LB, w/ a cummins and an NV4500, so anythings possible.

(does this mean you'll be sending that F-150 to me now, seeing as you need time to work on this project).

 

[Brian_B]

Its an IDI but it does have a banks turbo on it and its a 5 sp manual

That makes it a little more interesting.

I don't recall which engine was in it, but the yellowish 78 or 79 4X4 in my "Ozarks run" pics had a big diesel engine in it. I wish I had paid more attention to it now.

I was sort of mesmerized by all the old trucks.

Definately take tons of pictures and notes. That would be an interesting build to follow.

 

[Fellro]

I didn't think the IDI's had to worry about a computer to control things....

Only if the E4OD is on it, the computer controls the shifts, motor is not computer controlled.

 

[6L PWR]

(does this mean you'll be sending that F-150 to me now, seeing as you need time to work on this project).

Without that truck, how will he make his parts runs?

 

[1970Custom]

He's got two good legs/feet