I am starting a 1956 ford f100 project and have purchased a 5.4 sc lightning motor with 4R100 transmission. The truck has a Volare front end now. I have the wiring, exhaust, fuel lines and ECM complete from donor truck. Is there a company known that can help with conversion and what items can be stripped ? Any help is appreciated.

 

madenterprise can hook you up, what are you using for a dash? are you going to change the rods and port the heads while it's apart? what year of setup do you have??

 

Why not modify the '56 F'r to fit on the Lightning frame like someone I know has been working on for over two years now

 

It's a 2003 5.4 lightning with the supercharger. I thought about graphting in the front frame but I haven't measured the width.

 

Using the entire Lightning frame and and drivetrain is possible, however you better be ready for a LOT of modifications and fabrications.

 

I'm not sure what "look" your going for with the build but if you're into traditionally styled trucks/hotrods/customs you can probably find tons of info by joining the H.A.M.B. over at www.jalopyjournal.com TAKE NOTE: make sure to introduce yourself, use the search button and read EVERYTHING before posting repetetive questions and be courteous. That forum demands respect. . .its also the #1 source of pre 1962 auto information in the country!!!

 

so you have the entire truck???

 

I've got the frame excluding the front suspension with the frame being cut just behind the transmission shaft. I have the complete wiring harness from the truck, exhaust and fuel lines also.

 

This link might help you out. Try and contact this person for ideas and help

http://callahanracing.myvnc.com/pictures.htm

 

what are you planning on using to controll the motor and transmission??

also what are you going to use for guages?

 

I was going to use the Dakota Digital Gauges and I have the complete wiring harness. Ron Francis told me they could build a engine and trans. harness but I'm open the suggestions with anyone else. This engine is from California and my big question is what items can I striff off the motor without having computer problems.

 

the EGR, the power steering, the cats, the a/c to name a couple easy ones

 

looks right at home in there

 

Thanks for the picture and link it is greatly appreciated