250/c4 in series

[wozapinin]

Had a request from sideroad to post up some pics of my mods to fit ford 250/c4 in a series and thought I'd better share. Really does transform the vehicle and gives it serious grunt and being auto, the missus half likes driving it;).
The gear box support/crossmember has been moved backwards about 4 inches.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/722.jpg (http://s813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/wozapinin/?action=view&current=s2250c4013.jpg)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/723.jpg (http://s813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/wozapinin/?action=view&current=s2250c4012.jpg)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/724.jpg (http://s813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/wozapinin/?action=view&current=s2250c4011.jpg)
pics of the levers;
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/725.jpg (http://s813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/wozapinin/?action=view&current=s2250c4007.jpg)
this is the front showing radiator support panel moved forward to the edge of the "deluxe" bonnet. The deluxe bonnet is a bit longer than the original.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/726.jpg (http://s813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/wozapinin/?action=view&current=s2250c4002.jpg)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/727.jpg (http://s813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/wozapinin/?action=view&current=s2250c4001.jpg)
this pic shows the bonnet stay in original position with the radiator support forward. Usually they bolt together;
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pics of the radiator position. I used angle iron welded into a box to fit flush against radiator support panel.
it also incorporates bonnet pins and thermo fan;
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/729.jpg (http://s813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/wozapinin/?action=view&current=s2250c4004.jpg)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/730.jpg (http://s813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/wozapinin/?action=view&current=s2250c4005.jpg)
pic of the rear prop shaft. I shortened a range rover shaft giving it more angle because it's only 40 cm's long (no parabolics :();
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/731.jpg (http://s813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/wozapinin/?action=view&current=s2250c4014.jpg)

[Disco Stew]

G'day

I beleive there is an adaptor kit to fit the C4 but what about engine mounts etc. Does a manufacturer make them or did you make your own?

regards

[wozapinin]

The original ford mounts bolt onto a box section welded to the chassis. I'll get a photo up:D

[wozapinin]

here's the engine mounts, square tube is 750mm x750mm;

lhf;
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1479.jpg

rhf;
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1480.jpg

[fordpwrds2]

i have a s2 with same combo where did you get that bonnet from ??

[HBWC]

what did you do for the shifter ??

[wozapinin]

i have a s2 with same combo where did you get that bonnet from ??

Give Brett at Byford at call on 0407464584. He should be able to help.

[wozapinin]

what did you do for the shifter ??

At first it was a modified cortina t bar, now it's a swanky b&m shifter. Have toyed with the idea of setting up a cable column shift to free up floor space.

[HBWC]

At first it was a modified cortina t bar, now it's a swanky b&m shifter. Have toyed with the idea of setting up a cable column shift to free up floor space.
thats what i was thinking using a early falcon steering column
or using the original maual stick in a custom job for that original look
and yes cause of you i want a series again

[Disco Stew]

Thanks for the advice and pics. I will stick my head under the Landy and my donnor car and have a good squiz.

Any other issues you can think of that may crop up?

Thanks again

Mark

[wozapinin]

If you're not too concerned with keeping the original(ish) look, I'd use a defender bonet and radiator support. Just means you don't have to move gearbox back, keeping original length driveshafts. The short rear shaft was an issue when i changed to ute cab. The weight coming off the back wheels made the shaft bind up making a horible/scary noise when i braked hard or hit the wrong bump. The defender setup means you can put a full length radiator like the original xf falcon (with auto cooling tubes internal) without the steering box fowling it and they're not too expensive.
The only other issue is frying tyres:twisted: and picking up the shattered pieces of discovery drivers when you leave them behind:D.

[LandyAndy]

Nice work!!!!
If you like the 6,imagine what a 302 goes like;););)
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

thats what i was thinking using a early falcon steering column
or using the original maual stick in a custom job for that original look
and yes cause of you i want a series again

Has to be a cable shift Johnno.
There is too much movement in the body,chassis and drive line to use a manual linkage.
Andrew

[Sideroad]

thanks for the pics. I think a column shifter is a top idea, I have always loved them. I am looking to get my hands on a ford 250 crossflow with a supra 5spd manual. I ended up selling the 250 and auto I had when we were moving house to a place with no shed or useable yard.