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nu2-72 · 11-10-2005, 09:33 AM

There is a guy in my evening class that has a Ford Van for sale.
This is a 1970 Pathfinder. This was a van sold by Ford and taken to the Pathfinder Co. They then converted it to a 4x4 and then delivered to the end user. It is a 12 passenger, 3/4ton.
The particulars are; Dana 44 front end, Dana 60 rear end, 460 engine, C6 transmission, and the transfer case is unknown to me.
My question is this. How much of this vehicle is usable as Chevrolet parts? I did not think there was much difference in the Dana 44's and I am not sure about the rest.
The vehicle runs and drives and he was asking $450.00 for all of it. Is there anything there?

Russell · 11-10-2005, 12:41 PM

The pumpkin would be on the wrong side of the diff for you to use the D44 in your Chevy, unless you used a later style driver's drop transfercase.

If you were just gonna buy it for parts, I'd tend to say that it may be a waste of money

nu2-72 · 11-10-2005, 05:46 PM

Thanks for the info. I guess he really needs to find a Ford 4-wheelin big block fanatic.
Then again, maybe I should buy it and let some Chevy monster trucks run over it.

jamal · 11-10-2005, 06:42 PM

I could use it in my straight axle swap, as all new chevrolets have driver side xfer case outputs, and the rear would be an exact match for me as well. Where are you located? This is a great find.

b454rat · 11-10-2005, 06:58 PM

I wouldn't use that front axle for a SAS. Being a 1970, it won't be high pinion, and possible have closed knuckle with drum brakes. I think I would pass on it......T-case could be a NP205/202, or a Rockwell. I got a Dana 60 rear that will be up for sale soon, and I have a posi unit for it too. Shipping is about $200.

nu2-72 · 11-10-2005, 10:07 PM

Real shame. I have a buddy that is driving up here tonight to hunt deer this week. He will be heading back to Alabama the middle of next week. Rainesville area.

**special-K** · 11-13-2005, 08:41 AM

Ford didn`t go to discs until`76,I believe.The complete drivetrain is well worth the $450.And,the rolling frame would be a gem to someone wanting to do a 4wd conversion on a second design Econoline.

jamal · 11-22-2005, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nu2-72

Real shame. I have a buddy that is driving up here tonight to hunt deer this week. He will be heading back to Alabama the middle of next week. Rainesville area.

I am only about 30 minutes from rainsville, and thanks for the heads up b454rat.

nu2-72 · 11-22-2005, 06:36 PM

Michael is back in Alabama now. The van is still for sale if it would do anybody good for another project of some kind. Won't do me any good and just trying to help the guy out.

11-10-2005, 09:33 AM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Relax and hear me out There is a guy in my evening class that has a Ford Van for sale. This is a 1970 Pathfinder. This was a van sold by Ford and taken to the Pathfinder Co. They then converted it to a 4x4 and then delivered to the end user. It is a 12 passenger, 3/4ton. The particulars are; Dana 44 front end, Dana 60 rear end, 460 engine, C6 transmission, and the transfer case is unknown to me. My question is this. How much of this vehicle is usable as Chevrolet parts? I did not think there was much difference in the Dana 44's and I am not sure about the rest. The vehicle runs and drives and he was asking $450.00 for all of it. Is there anything there? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

11-10-2005, 12:41 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Relax and hear me out The pumpkin would be on the wrong side of the diff for you to use the D44 in your Chevy, unless you used a later style driver's drop transfercase. If you were just gonna buy it for parts, I'd tend to say that it may be a waste of money __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-10-2005, 05:46 PM	#3
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: Relax and hear me out Thanks for the info. I guess he really needs to find a Ford 4-wheelin big block fanatic. Then again, maybe I should buy it and let some Chevy monster trucks run over it. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

11-10-2005, 06:42 PM	#4
jamal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bridgeport, AL Posts: 363	Re: Relax and hear me out I could use it in my straight axle swap, as all new chevrolets have driver side xfer case outputs, and the rear would be an exact match for me as well. Where are you located? This is a great find. __________________ 67 chevy stepside, 6 cylinder, three on the tree, small window. Currently in resto. Last edited by jamal; 11-10-2005 at 06:43 PM.

11-10-2005, 06:58 PM	#5
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Relax and hear me out I wouldn't use that front axle for a SAS. Being a 1970, it won't be high pinion, and possible have closed knuckle with drum brakes. I think I would pass on it......T-case could be a NP205/202, or a Rockwell. I got a Dana 60 rear that will be up for sale soon, and I have a posi unit for it too. Shipping is about $200. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

11-10-2005, 10:07 PM	#6
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: Relax and hear me out Real shame. I have a buddy that is driving up here tonight to hunt deer this week. He will be heading back to Alabama the middle of next week. Rainesville area. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

11-13-2005, 08:41 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Relax and hear me out Ford didn`t go to discs until`76,I believe.The complete drivetrain is well worth the $450.And,the rolling frame would be a gem to someone wanting to do a 4wd conversion on a second design Econoline. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-22-2005, 06:36 PM	#9
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: Relax and hear me out Michael is back in Alabama now. The van is still for sale if it would do anybody good for another project of some kind. Won't do me any good and just trying to help the guy out. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide



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