I'm trying to plan a daily driver build. It is my dad's 1973, he purchased a fiberglass body for it, but it hasn't been installed. He's now in poor health, so it's my turn to have a go. I would like to install Explorer 5.0efi with 4r70w. It has D44 front, 9" rear, D20, original 73 302, rebuilt with 0 miles since rebuild.
I have an opportunity to buy a 1978 E250 4x4 van.
460 v8 engine (does not run, rebuilt 10yrs ago, 30k mi), RV camshaft, Holley 4 barrel carburetor, Hedman 4 into 1 long tube headers
C6 auto transmission (rebuilt 10yrs ago, 30k mi), 2500 stall torque converter, Shift kit
New Process married transfer case (NP205?)
Dana 60 rear axle (rebuilt 10yrs ago, 30k mi)
Dana 44 front axle
I am thinking that I can use some of these parts, especially the front disc brakes and power steering (convert to 4x4x2).
What about the Dana 60? Worth using or should I look at selling? How much is it worth?
NP205? I think I read it will bolt up to the 4r70w. Should I stick with the D20 and adapter?
Any idea if I can use the column and power steering controls?
How much could I get for the c6, the Dana 44 (will be drum), and 460? Not looking to make a profit, just wondering how much I can spend and get the parts I need without breaking the bank.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
I have an opportunity to buy a 1978 E250 4x4 van.
460 v8 engine (does not run, rebuilt 10yrs ago, 30k mi), RV camshaft, Holley 4 barrel carburetor, Hedman 4 into 1 long tube headers
C6 auto transmission (rebuilt 10yrs ago, 30k mi), 2500 stall torque converter, Shift kit
New Process married transfer case (NP205?)
Dana 60 rear axle (rebuilt 10yrs ago, 30k mi)
Dana 44 front axle
I am thinking that I can use some of these parts, especially the front disc brakes and power steering (convert to 4x4x2).
What about the Dana 60? Worth using or should I look at selling? How much is it worth?
NP205? I think I read it will bolt up to the 4r70w. Should I stick with the D20 and adapter?
Any idea if I can use the column and power steering controls?
How much could I get for the c6, the Dana 44 (will be drum), and 460? Not looking to make a profit, just wondering how much I can spend and get the parts I need without breaking the bank.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.