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The 78 Bronco used a C6 and a NP205 transfer case in a much shorter wheelbase than a short bed pickup. I've actually already got a 78 F150 4x4 that's donating it's 4x4 system. I've got the complete truck but have never been a fan of the 351M engine that it has and would kind of like to go with EFI. Gear ratio in my truck is 3.50 and the same in the 78 so I can use either rear axle but kind of thinking I'll keep the narrow 66 rear but we'll see. I actually converted a 60 short bed to 4x4 years ago. 460, C6, and a divorced transfer case; all fit into the shortbed wheelbase.64 f100 wrote:I have a shortbed 66 with a 4 speed and now as 390. Way more motor than it needs and have thought about automatic and 351w . Most of the setups I've seen in later broncos and such, the transmission and transfer case are far to long. I would say, that your looking at a C4 transmission and transfer case out of an early Bronco to make something that will fit into a short truck. Problem with that is the C4 does not hold up real well from what I've heard. As is, I am presently buying a 78 Bronco frame with front and rear ends plus power steering box, to do my conversion to power steering. My only problem, I'm worried about is gear ratio to match the one in my truck as it sits. This only concerns me as I want to retain the original Dana 60.2 rear axle. You might want to rethink your plan to include buying a complete bronco or truck frame with what you want, and swap the body to it.
Thanks.64 f100 wrote:Nice work .
It's all laying in my garage yet. What are you looking for? Really, except for the piece from the floor which is about 10" long I guess, most of it could be made easily from a flat piece of sheetmetal. I was planning on using the big flat pieces from the bed side for some minor rust repair on the cab just because it's original thickness and grade steel. Where in NJ are you located?mac wrote:Incredibly solid truck, good work on the bed. Did you save what you cut out? I could use some patches!
