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user removed · 07-01-2011, 09:41 PM

I would look for one of the diesel import trucks from the 80s and early 90s. The components would probably come very close to matching the 61 Falcon in weight and wheelbase. You could probably use the complete power train and move the engine mounting position so you could use an unaltered drive shaft. Get the shifter in the right position and you are in good shape. Most of the Japanese imports had small diesel pickups in that time period. Low mileage wrecked or rusted away body and frame would be your ideal choice. Run it on veggy oil if you can.

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Mech

07-01-2011, 09:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
user removed Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,927 Thanks: 877 Thanked 2,024 Times in 1,304 Posts	I would look for one of the diesel import trucks from the 80s and early 90s. The components would probably come very close to matching the 61 Falcon in weight and wheelbase. You could probably use the complete power train and move the engine mounting position so you could use an unaltered drive shaft. Get the shifter in the right position and you are in good shape. Most of the Japanese imports had small diesel pickups in that time period. Low mileage wrecked or rusted away body and frame would be your ideal choice. Run it on veggy oil if you can. regards Mech Last edited by user removed; 07-01-2011 at 10:47 PM..