Originally posted by 379MV6GMC-K3000:
About what would it take to drop a 5.9 or 6.7 cummins diesel in to a ford F450/550 4x4 chassie with a 60-66 GMC truck cab ?
It would take a lot of fabrication and a good bit of money just for parts.
But I bet you already knew that?
My 48 6400 Detroit Diesel project is close to what you describe in theory, and it's a lot of work.
What you purpose sounds like a two step project, first complete the rolling chassis with frame, axles, engine, and transmissions. Second would be to fit the body around it.
To me the first part is straight forward.
The body swap could either be simple and easy, or complicated and aggravating.
For that reason I would consider a drive-train swap to the old body and frame. I think the chances of the whole project looking more professional, clean, and well thought out are better with just the engine and axle swap approach.
Grigg
