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Thread: 1978 Ford Crew Cummins hunting rig

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    Default 1978 Ford Crew Cummins hunting rig

    I've been working on this truck for the last 10 months. Trying to get prepared for a few local hunts this year. I grabbed the topper for $150 and cut the doors down to fit. Planning on a platform for beds just above the wheel wells. Trying to decide which way to go for a hot shower. The Eccotemp would be nice because you don't have to run the noisy diesel and it could be used elsewhere. On the other hand, I have yet to hook up the heater so I could run lines all at once and use a plate heat exchanger. What would you folks suggest? I'm planning on an 18 gallon stainless tank where the mid ship fuel tank was for water so I'll run a Shurflo pump either way.

    I'm going to build an awning, roof rack and drawer system eventually. I'd like to build a roller drawer system like the Weather Guard Pack Rat but that will be next year. Any way, here she is.



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    First of all, I want to let you know how jealous I am. That body style of crew cab has been my dream truck since I could remember things. My dad had an extended cab when I was super young that we called the Dinosaur, as it was an ex-forest service truck that was painted beautiful forest service green. Not to mention you have it powered by a great engine (Which cummins, BTW?), and have plans of it being set up the way a guy should have it for traversing hunting areas, and you sir are now my sworn enemy....

    Secondly, when you say "mid ship" tank do you mean the front gas tank? If so, isn't that the larger capacity tank? Do you plan on moving it to the rear if you do move it so that you still have the max fuel capacity (if it is larger than the rear...)?

    Continue updating us on the build!
    2005 Chevy Silverado Base 4X4: 4.8L, Auto, 4 door ex cab, short box, AEM Brute Force CAI, Flowmaster 40 SI/DO, 285's on 17 inch Helo's Summer and 265's on 17 inch Devino's for winter, custom made center console, custom engine tunes, custom headache rack, Kobalt contractors tool box, color matched grille and sport mirrors, HD towing mirrors, no power options but I got A/C!

    1992 Ford Ranger XLT 4X4: Needs a lot more done to it!

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    I used a 38gal in the rear and got rid of both 19gal tanks. It has a VE pumped 12v out of a 93 Dodge.

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    Awesome, my all time favorite truck.

    I had a '76 regular cab, Jonesing to get another one.
    Last edited by Kermit; 07-31-2012 at 01:11 PM.

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    Nice start! The only Ford truck I would own (besides a '50 F1) and with my engine too. Definitely keep the thread going as you build.
    '88 Square Body Chevy CCLB - 12V Cummins - Denny T Stg II fuel pin, 3200 Gov Spring, NV4500, Divorced 205, Valair Kevlar/Ceramic Clutch, D60/14FF 4.10 Govloc, 37x12.50 BFG Baja T/A

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    That's a very nice, purposeful looking rig you have there, and I just love that top.

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    Big dog!!!!!! Glad to see you made it to the Expo!

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    Quote Originally Posted by huntsonora View Post
    Big dog!!!!!! Glad to see you made it to the Expo!
    Hey man, how's the Toyota coming?

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    Nice looking truck!

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    Awesome rig. I love the old Fords. Details on the Cummins swap? Pics?
    '98 Dodge 3500 CTD NV4500 complete with a crap load of goodies. "Bought, not built"
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