1979 Ford F600 4x4
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- Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2019
- Walk around of my project 1979 Ford F600 4x4. It has a 370 4v, Clark 5 speed, Rockwell T223 transfer case, Rockwell FDS 75 front axle & Rockwell H172 rear axle. Total GVWR for this truck is 21,700 lbs. This is a factory installed 4x4, not an up-fit from an aftermarket supplier.
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I look forward to seeing more videos of it. I really like this truck!
Thanks! I appreciate the support! There's several more videos in the playlist of it.
THAT'S ONE HELL OF A TRUCK / GOOD LUCK WITH IT
Cool color
It's definitely different!
Had 1 of these at our local volunteer fire department as a brush unit
Awesome truck!! I'm redoing a 77 f350 4x4 into a rescue rig myself. Scored a brown metal flake service box and a Holmes wrecker. Also have two pto winches plus the wrecker winch. I'll be watching more of your channel for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Nice! What model Holmes? 440? It's pretty hard to beat PTO winches when there's stuff to drag around! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video & I hope you enjoy all the others. Good luck on your project!
@@WesleyJohnsonMI I believe it's a 440. But it needs some attention. Someone welded the boom extension, too good. But it was a freebie!
@@MCCORMICK10202236 sometimes it's hard to beat free!
I love anything overbuilt.
Que pena que este valioso iconico camion Ford F. 600 V8.4 x41966.Unicos en su tipo fabricados tanto para uso de carga como para uso como militar; Muchos estan abandonados en depositos de chatarras. Este camion indestructible del cual estoy mas que seguro que muy pronto sera rescatado por algun taller de restauración integral y convertirlo en una locura. En razon que es un camión sencillo al que lo puedes poner como nuevo con todo original Ford y con accesorios que te hara deslumbrarar. Trabajando en eventos especiales cobrando precios muy especiales por que atrae muchas miradas.
Very good truck, it must have a lot of torque with that V8 engine 💪.
It gets the job done!
What a truck !👍
Thanks!
nice truck, i just got done fixing a 1986 gmc 7000 dump, dam i wish it was 4x4.
Thanks! They're out there, you just have to look. Most are beat to snot, but the drive trains can be swapped. Ford, GM & International all had 4x4 options back then. Some were factory, others were done at upfitters.
Freewheel hubs on the front axle. When 4 wheel drive is engaged they can reduce wear on the diff-gears and reduce fuel consumption a little by auto disengaging and re-engaging according to rolling resistance. Good luck to ya.
Great potential in that ruck!
I would turn it into an of-road mud-bogging RAT-ROD!
It's worthy! :D
No intentional mud-bogging for this truck. It's going to get pressed into service as a tow pig/recovery unit.
I love these old trucks. This one sure it ugly with the purple color on it.
I have a 79 model with super low miles.
I didn't know they used purple dye on Christmas trees.
that super single doesn't look right; I'm glad to hear you are going to convert it back to duals.
The super singles are a 19.5 agricultural flotation tire. I wasn't impressed with the way they fit. That dye is a goofy color. Watch the dash clean up video. I like the old also, they've got a style that's definitely their own!
I live in grand rapids. With in the next few years want to move up there
I actually bought this truck just north of Grand Rapids. It was for sale in Conklin.
Awesome truck! Do you happen to know the Axle code on the door tag?
For which axle, the front or rear?
Crazy oil pan, don't forget HP big block book, at bookstore,and of course rockauto. com and good tool's, then there's Milwaukee battery operated impact tool,2852-20 3/8 drive,say you got two points under distributor cap,gold painted big block, casting head num, and on block don't forget them!!!!!!!!!!
Zane said to check your channel out
Well, thanks for coming over!
That truck has a lot of interchangeable parts with the pickups trucks.
Yes, I know. Exterior parts are all '73-'79 & the interior parts are split '67-'72 & '73-'79.
Gotta love that Grimace/Barney purple. This might be a dumb question, but who the hell dyes a Xmas tree PURPLE?? I'm 55, and I've never seen that, ever.
It's actually green. Watch the dash clean up video. It's kind of like some dark reds, they look purple in the right lighting.
Would sand blasting or powder blasting take that spray off the body?
I ended up using a DA sander & 30 grit sandpaper to remove most of it.
Question for you, Is the rear end missing the plug ware you check the rear end oil ? In the video it looks like its missing is the only reason I ask. That is a truck I wouldn't mind owning myself to use on the farm, I think it will turn out to be a good truck for you in the end. Bandit
No, all the fill/drain plugs are there. There's just so much oil & grease on everything, it makes you take a double take. I'm certain it'll be a good truck. Keep your eyes open, there still floating around out there. Thanks!
@@WesleyJohnsonMI It was just looking at it it looked like it was missing when you ware under the truck. I bought a truck and on the drive home I could smell the rear end oil and when I got home and got under it found the plug was missing on the rear end so that was the first thing to get fixed on it. I've got a 68 Dodge C600 361 5+2 dump truck with about 69000 original miles on it that I really need to get back on the road again. I sometimes wish it had a flat bed instead of the 13 foot Peabody/Gallion dump bed that's on it, Trucks empty weight is 10800 lbs and with a 25800 GVW you end up with a 7 1/2 ton load of gravel witch in that bed aint much ! LOL Its doubled framed just like you Ford is and it will take you a half a day to grease it, I cant believe the number of grease fitting on that truck. I've owned it for 20 years and I'm still finding grease fittings I didn't know were there ! LOL It is a well built truck and in some places over built but I like it and you got to be humble to drive an old Dodge like it is, There kind of ugly but they grow on you ! LOL Bandit
@@banditfarmer1900 LOL! Yeah, I trailered this thing home, then gave it a once over after I got it. That's the one thing I like about old equipment. The old timers' believed in the 'oil & grease is cheaper than parts' philosophy. Too many through away items these days & nobody wants to maintain them either.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI Years ago they built things to last now there built to be used so long then thrown away so you get a new one. But I like the older stuff because you can work on it and modify it the way you want to. Used to build a lot of truck beds bumpers hitches for trucks but now with insurance the way it is your better off buying it off the shelf (so to speak) then building your own cause something happens everyone will be pointing there finger at you ! Its really sad how things have gotten now but that's what you get when the lawyers run the country. Bandit
U going to get her running
It does run, just not very well. It's going to be a slow tedious project. Lots of little things wrong with it that need attention. Plans are to have running for use by the summer time.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI hope c it in future
What is the foot switch for thats above the dimmer switch in the floor?
That is for the windshield washer fluid. It's a vacuum pump.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI thank you! We just recently bought a 1976 f600 split rear. Have been racking my head trying to figure it out.
@@dinkyschick11 if you have anymore questions, feel free to ask. I'll help if I can. This is the second truck of this style & era that I'm going through.
Thank you! We had the breaks go out on us yesterday. Break cylinder completely blew out and break line fell apart when touched. So im sure ill have more for you! Is it possible to put in a 2nd master cylinder in? Or any other suggestions?
@@dinkyschick11 go to my channel page & look for Hydro-max brakes. I'm doing a conversion on this truck. Make sure you read the description! There's PDF files to search for & download.
What would I need parts wise from what to make one a 4x4? Know where I could buy one?
There's over half a dozen manufacturers to get parts from that make/made medium duty 4x4s. You're much further ahead to buy one that's already 4x4, either in useable shape or as a parts donor. Search craigslist, market place, purple wave, Ritchie Bros, etc.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI I have six of these f600-700 trucks 60-79 year models all are 2wd! I'm not lucky! I put a first gen Cummings and yes you are right a whole lot easier than swap!!
@@reloader3086 if you're looking at converting several over to 4x4, look into axle tech 4000 axles. They are surplus military axles. There's going to be a lot of fabrication required if you're building one yourself.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI hey thank you so much my problem when it rains here my farm field bogs down under heavy loads I get stuck !!! I end up pulling it out with a tractor! So I really need a 4x4 to pull those heavy load s
Completely understandable! I'm in a similar situation where I'm at. Worse comes to worse, you can always use top load Rockwell's with the air shift t-136-27s transfer case. Another option is Eaton H110 axles out of old M211/M135 (G749) series of trucks.
Where. Can. I. Find. A. Ford. F600
Craigslist or marketplace. They're out there.
Drop a 6V92T in it.
Wesley, I have the same truck. You speak of a different brake booster? Just forget what you called it. My whole brake system is shot,. Real shocker... Like know what what you know about something better. Thanks
The different system is called hydroboost. It's powered off of you truck's power steering pump. The master cylinder is split, with separate circuits for front & rear brakes. Google Bosch or Bendix hydro-max hydraulic brake booster. It'll come up with some downloadable PDF service manuals. The system I'm going with can be found on 1984-1998 Ford F700 trucks. I'll be doing an install video here in the next month. I'm waiting on a part to show up yet. I'll include the part numbers for everything I used. It'll be up to you to price the stuff out. It's not cheap, but shouldn't too bad.
Oh right like a newer style truck. Didn't know that was an option for these, or best option. I know the way they did these are weird with it being under the step. Not like it's taking a beating under there directly behind the front tire......🙄. Thanks for the info. Looking forward to your build on your rig
@@andrewavvenire116 The hydroboost system wasn't an option on this era of truck (dent side), but were on the bull nose & newer trucks. I'm retrofitting onto the older truck. Believe it or not, they actually offered a firewall mounted booster for these trucks, as well as dual frame mounted boosters for split circuit systems.
You're welcome for the info. Enjoy the Build! If you ever have questions about anything I'm doing, just ask!
I was just looking at what there is online. Seems like a big upgrade. Soon I hope to be replacing all the brakes, wheel cylinders and all, they all leak and booster has a hole in it. Thanks Wesley
what would they be spraying purple on a Christmas tree farm
It's not purple, it's green. Check out the dash cleanup video. There was almost an 1/8" of dye on the exterior of that truck.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI really it looks purple lol
@@joeystoey7061 I know. It's kinda weird. The best way to describe it is, some automotive paints (red & blue) are the right darkness/tint, to make the color look purplish. You can actually see the green in the tire swap video. I was stripping & sanding it before & after that video.
@@WesleyJohnsonMI i just watched the dash cleaning video and i was thinking what a mess lol you have your hands full just cleaning the dye off but hey that's a nice truck
@@joeystoey7061 believe me, it's a basket case! Thanks! I'm going to be getting into more of the mechanical stuff here in the next couple of weeks.