The Gorgatron

[Hughdini]

1952 Poncho start. 1992 F-250 running gear. The fun is just beginning.

 

[Flipper_1938]

How well do the track widths match up?

 

[rockb1]

Cool looking Pontiac. It will be very different running a Ford under the hood. First i have ever seen

 

[Hughdini]

How well do the track widths match up?

ford is 10" wider. might have to find some railroad offset wheels to tuck in a little, have to see how it looks. Poncho should sit 15" higher than stock when in place. Had a junk L8 and the auto tranny had decent fluid in it when it came out - anyone know what the tranny is worth?

 

[Flipper_1938]

ford is 10" wider. might have to find some railroad offset wheels to tuck in a little, have to see how it looks. Poncho should sit 15" higher than stock when in place. Had a junk L8 and the auto tranny had decent fluid in it when it came out - anyone know what the tranny is worth?

Four wheel drive?

 

[Hughdini]

Nah - got a steal on the ford, wanted something with EFI and towing capabilty. Have a 74 Scout 4x4.

 

[Hughdini]

Rear Spring hanger work

Moved forward 13" and tacked in place, rear bolting on 2nite? to figure new driveshaft length.

 

[dmw56]

OK, the keg jackstand is totally unacceptable and very unsafe!!! Get some decent jackstands or saw horses. They're only $30-$40 and cheaper than a funeral or Dr bill.

 

[BruceR&C]

Even a cheap set of stands is better than the keg. Gotta keep safety first in our builds !

 

[motomech]

Are you making the Poncho a tow-rig?

 

[Hughdini]

Tow rig it is, seems my towing needs have exceeded the Colorado's capabilities.

Safety - I agree, in principal anyway. Something about Rats makes me want to press my luck

 

[Flipper_1938]

Even a cheap set of stands is better than the keg. Gotta keep safety first in our builds !

Keg probably has a larger footprint than storebought jackstands and adequate strength.

All depends on how it sits in the wheel as to whether or not it is safe.

 

[Sam_Fear]

Keg probably has a larger footprint than storebought jackstands and adequate strength.

All depends on how it sits in the wheel as to whether or not it is safe.

One hand: holding up an empty frame - probably not too dangerous as long as you don't get to forceful with stuff.
Other hand: not 1/2 as stable as 2 stands under the rails. Why take a chance?

Anyhoo - interesting drivetrain option for a Poncho.

 

[wrecker55]

Is it legal to put a FORD drive train under a GM ??

 

[dogpatch1]

Is it legal to put a FORD drive train under a GM ??

might as well they been puttin toyotas under em for years...

 

[junkmagnet]

build on......

 

[Hughdini]

Is it legal to put a FORD drive train under a GM ??

Depends on price to me, and always have liked the way a F-250 handles.

Muffler off, spring hangers moved.

Rear is now bolted back in, keg awaits some other load to support haphazardly

 

[junkmagnet]

might as well they been puttin toyotas under em for years...

was thinkin it, just didnt say it in time. you beat me to it....ha ha ha:

 

[DeathTrap]

That's gonna be crazy. There used to be a 1955 Ford around here that was sky high and 4X4. It looked pretty cool! Good luck!

 

[Hughdini]

Axle move

Got driveshaft made, axle back in, brakes bled, rear tank back in, check tonite on how much BFH mod the midship tank will need to clear axle tube. 1 man fuel tank install tool.