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01-02-13, 15:26
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The box was bent and heavy so I cut it up, shortened it and cut the sides down. I'm going to build a step side box out of it like a mid 70's Ford pickup.
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01-02-13, 15:27
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This is the new brakes
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12-02-13, 02:58
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Brakes all refurbished, cab all bolted down, added a three inch body lift. Bought a set of 42" SuperSwamper tires.
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12-02-13, 19:26
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You are on the same track as me. I just haven't gotten started yet. Can't wait to see pics.
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13-02-13, 10:56
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Dont be shy...
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16-02-13, 16:32
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New and old tires, does any one know if the stock split rims are 16" or 16.5"?
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16-02-13, 16:33
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And what is the gear ratio of these old Ford axles?
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17-02-13, 06:31
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Looking forward to more pics as this project progresses, and hopefully some YouTube video when it's finished, putting it through its paces off-road. Should make for spectacular viewing with 350 Chevvy and monster tyres! BTW your rear crossmember damage is typical Rob, and I notice you're missing the fishplates as well. These are essential for frame strength and stability, so you'll need to find a pair or fabricate some, along with a new rear crossmember. Others have faced the same task, you'll find a discussion of the subject on this thread, starting about halfway down the page: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...=15575&page=17 Anyway good luck with the build, it must be very liberating to throw away the book!
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16-02-13, 20:29
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17-02-13, 00:00
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Gear Ratio...
On the C 15a the ratio is given as 6:39 ....... not sure if it is the same for Ford axles but should be darn close to being the same as some Fords ran from the factory with GM axles front and Ford axles rear.
The official size of the original rims is 16 inches, I would be hesitant to run modern 16.5 tires as the tire bead of modern tires and the original rim design are not intended for that. With a more powerful engine you may have enough torque to spin the rim inside the tire and watch the tube stem shear off......... 16 inch bar tread military tires intended for these rims will NOT drop on the original rims they are a nice tight fit ........ However, I bow to the practical experience of others who may have tried it and survived. Bob
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Bob Carriere....B.T.B C15a Cab 11 Hammond, Ontario Canada Last edited by Bob Carriere; 17-02-13 at 00:07.
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12-02-13, 20:27
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12-02-13, 22:49
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Could not find any.....
Sorry Harry...... as hard as I looked I could not find a icon giving a Kleenex !!!
Bob C
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