41 Ford F15a CMP

[Tony Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Kootenay Cruiser

And what is the gear ratio of these old Ford axles?

Just to expand a bit on other replies - F15A came with 16" wheels and 6/39 toothed diff (6.5:1 ratio), while the 3 tonner Fords (F60S and F60L) came with 20" wheels and 6/43 toothed diff (7.16:1 ratio). Ditto for Chev series - as Bob says the axles were designed to be interchangeable.

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!