cummins turbo diesel in a 64 1 ton flatbed....

[hewlett2002000]

i am not a big fan of diesels in general but i like the cummins turbo diesels. if i can get the 64 1 ton i want im thinking of stickin one in it. i think that would be bad ass, cause i dont like gm's diesel engines. i know some of yall might be pooping a brick right now but the cummins engines are not really made by dodge and they have awsome power, i have alot of experience with them and theres nothing i dont like about them except its high dollar when something breaks. just wanted to ask and see if someone more experienced could tell me how much trouble it would be to do the swap. i know some of yall might not think it would be worth the trouble but i love the engines, they make good power, and then being able to tell people that your 64 chevy has a cummins turbo diesel would sure surprise people, and it sure would be fun to drive!!!!! lol if yall can give me some info or opinions i would appreciate it.
thanks,
John

[Tim64]

If you're planning on doing a frame off, and completely going over this truck, I think you should put what ever you want in it. Take your time and do it right from the beginning. I can tell you from experience, if you hurry you'll be disappointed in the end. If your confidence lies in the Cummings, it will be you best bet. All that being said, it would be very cool!
Tim

[BIG CTY]

Stroking is good, but Cummins better

Hang on baby! I'm a Cummins

Ok, I'll go back to bed now...(cool idea by the way if it can be pulled off. So you DID get the 1 ton?)

[L0WRIDE]

sounds like a pretty good mix go for it

[hewlett2002000]

no i havent got it yet but when i get back home im gonna do my best. he seemed willing to deal, i think he just wants it gone. im gonna offer $500 cause thats all i can get at the moment, that and i dont think its worth more than $500. im gonna have to look at the truck and check how much rust if any is there. if its ok then i wont do a frame off but that also depends on if the cummins will clear everywhere, i might have to pull the cab to do some modifications to fit the engine. i found a 2000 dodge with a cummins turbo diesel for $1000 that was rolled but i can hear it run, but it wont drive. its too ripped up to drive. i would want a 5-speed tranny for sure. anyways ill keep yall informed.
John

[Stepside65]

Nothing like a big truck with a nice loud cummins roarin in it. Only thing better is a detroit.

[72freak]

When the engine in my duallly goes........Im going to put a 12V Cummins and a 6 speed in it. GREAT CHOICE.......and in my opinion...the only choice

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Originally Posted by 72freak

When the engine in my duallly goes........Im going to put a 12V Cummins and a 6 speed in it. GREAT CHOICE.......and in my opinion...the only choice

I'm an ole' truck driver, and let me tell you it's the only way to go. Cummins is the best. Think about it, the only thing Cummins does is make diesel engines so they gotta be good. I have a Dodge 2500 4x4 with Cummins HO and a 6 speed with 140,000 miles on it and I love it.

hewlett2002000:
I don't know if your one ton cab is big enough, but....
i've thought for several years now about taking an old school bus (which are dirt cheap at city/county auctions) and cutting the body off, shorten the frame (most buses have three driveshafts, so just bring the rearend up to meat the first driveshaft, and cut the excess frame) and stick on a classic truck body. you'd have a killer truck for a roll-off or car transporter. most of the old school buses have cummins, cat or detroit diesels with allison automatics, nice 22" budd wheels that you can trade out for alcoa alunimum wheels. yup, one of these days....

[gulfcoast66]

Go for it that would be a killa flatbed you could haul any and everthing you wanted to and somemore with no problem. Good luck getting the 64 !!

[hewlett2002000]

ok guys and gals im searching for a 6.7l cummins turbo diesel and ive discovered its not gonna be cheap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i found a wrecked dodge with one that i could hear run for a grand but i called and it was already gone. so ill keep searching. im fixing to call about the 64 flat bed now that im back home and talk to him about it. ill let yall know how it goes.
John

[gulfcoast66]

Get that flatbed John!!!!

[stepside454]

Theres a local guy that shows up at some of the cruises around here who is a diesel mechanic by trade...his hotrod is a 71 Monte Carlo with a Cummins Turbo Diesel. very unique to say the least

[hewlett2002000]

i just noticed my mistake, it was a 5.9l the 6.7 just came out and i was thinking about it when i wrote it. just figured id correct myself before somebody poped in and said..... what???? lol
John

[Firebaugh]

I have a 1964 Chevy Cummins Flatbed. We put the Chevy cab on to the dodge chassis. It worked out very nice.
I am now doing a 1966 Chevy Cummins on a 1995 FORD F-450 10 lug straight axle chassis. The motor will be 972hp hooked to a FORD ZF 42 5spd trans.

The motor I am building is posted in Diesel Power, Zero To Hero: Our 972hp, 27-mpg 1989 Dodge D250 - Diesel Power ...

Like I tell my Dodge Diesel buddy's, I rip the problem off and throw it away...!

[coulter]

i say do it man!!!!! ive got a 97 dodge dually with a 12 valve cummins and i love that thing... those engines will last forever and they are pretty good on fuel to

[shortbed70]

I know a guy that put a 65 longbed body on a mid 90's dodge frame with the cummin's and he pulls his 28 ft 5th wheel with it.. Very neat..
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[andrewmp6]

If your looking for motor mounts try talking http://www.autoworldmt.com/ There is a few on here who have put a cummins in the newer trucks but it shouldn't be that different.

[Pzary3233]

I was actually eyeing a dodge dually frame and running gear thinking that it would be a great swap. I'd love to see what comes of this.