5500 Conventional ?s
 

The '69 "K" 5500 Conventional (as seen in my avatar) is a project truck that may have come to a point of decision for me.
I realize that, being a Conv. cab, the cab front is different - i.e., regular pickup fenders are not compatible.
However, is that, and (I presume) the flat floor the only differences? Will the doors fit a pickup? At last check, they appear to be in great shape.
Being in Maine, there don't seem to be many 'Heavy Haulers' of that vintage on the road.
I have not pulled the pumpkins to verify ratio, but research in the manuals make me believe that they are 7.20s.
The rims are cast - an exciting discovery - IF someone nearby were in the market for period 20s.
MANY questions for sure.
Guidance requested and appreciated.
This is the ONLY 'Heavy Hauler' I own and leaning away from advancing with this rig.

Re: 5500 Conventional ?s
 

'E' series truck cabs are completely different than '67-'72 light duty cabs, though they look similar Nothing interchanges, not even the doors. That cab was used up into '89 on the 'Brigadier' heavy truck, a lot of cab parts interchange with those trucks.

Re: 5500 Conventional ?s
 

I'm wondering if you are looking to part it out? Restore it? Or just sell it?

Re: 5500 Conventional ?s
 

Conflicted.... Got too many irons in the fire and this truck is a behemoth - BUT, it's just SO unique...
I have a replacement motor and trans - several potentially.
It's a potential parts treasure trove.
DECISIONS, DECISIONS

Re: 5500 Conventional ?s
 

Does it have the original V-6?

Re: 5500 Conventional ?s
 

No.
It was an Air Force spec'd 4wd with a (believe it or not) 292 L6.
It's a real unicorn, and not necessarily in a great way.
Outfitted with a front pto-driven 30 ton Braden Winch and a midships hyd. driven 30 ton Braden winch.
Purpose built to be an all terrain telephone pole setting rig.

Re: 5500 Conventional ?s
 

No.
It was an Air Force spec'd 4wd with a (believe it or not) 292 L6.
It's a real unicorn, and not necessarily in a great way.
Outfitted with a front pto-driven 30 ton Braden Winch and a midships mounted hyd. driven 30 ton Braden winch.
Purpose built to be an all terrain telephone pole setting rig.

Re: 5500 Conventional ?s
 

The 292-6 is a good engine.

Re: 5500 Conventional ?s
 

'ES' had the 292, 'EM' had the V-6.