Ultimate Highboy Build Series EP.1

[@lhurst9550]

Thks for posting, seeing what other have done is a help. Just got a '72 F100 4x4 and doing a restomod on it. Keeping the frame and going with +05 superduty front axle (both have coil front suspension factory) w/coilovers. SD 10.5" rearend from a cab and chassis (both are 34" frames). Beefing up frame but using 1/2 ton spec'd springs for a soft ride. Got a 3.5EB and 10R80 out of a '18 F150 for the powertrain.

[@nicolasstanley1392]

What a damned gorgeous truck. Thanks for the inspiration. I’m building a 73 with a 69 grill to go on a 4x4 85 cab and chassis dually flatbed for my work truck . 460 with zf 5 spd

[@TheRoadhammer379]

If you get a 69 grill to bolt up to 73 fenders, you need to post a vid. Grill contours are close but not close for the two body styles.

[@LewisBishop]

The “want this” is real bad on this one. This is a great project and can’t wait to see the finished truck.

[@MattKubik1791]

Thanks!

[@ObsTurdBucket]

My great grandpa bought his 68 ranger new. Those things are absolute beasts!

[@chuckfowler4754]

Awesome build. Like the super duty front frame idea👍

[@tim8deb]

Just bought a right hand drive 1976 f250 4WD steel dash high boy, disc brake front diff , factory A/C and a good aftermarket powersteering set up. Rare beasts here in Australia. They came out in Australia only with a 300 ci Canadian 6 and 4speed. I will be throwing gearbox and motor off the back of the back of a boat LOL . I will be replacing it with a Ford Falcon(locally made) 4lt Barra turbo six and a matching 6R80 auto . (check the motors out they make great power) Being an Australian made motor parts are easy to find with the matching gearbox. Watching your build Matt is totally inspiring and what a great job you have done. What a fantastic workshop you have. Now while I wont be going to those degrees of re engineering the diffs and suspensions I will be refreshing all the wearable components and springs. Sadly to buy rare parts here from the US can be restrictive as the freight usually costs as much if not more than the parts themselves. Again thank you Matt for the content you take time to make and put up for others to enjoy and learn from. Love your High boy and other content. Thanks Tim

[@MattKubik1791]

That’s awesome Tim! I know the barra engines. And wish they were easier to get here in the states! I those front axle are expensive to rebuild even here in the states. Especially the closed knuckle ones.

[@tim8deb]

@@MattKubik1791 Hi Matt progressing with my build slowly here. There wasn't much info on how you mated the 6r80 to the np 205 transfer case what parts advance adaptors adaptor ? Is it just a bolt on other than just modifying for the shifter and where did you get it ? Thanks Tim

[@MattKubik1791]

@@tim8deb it’s an advance adaptors part number 50-3900. It was not direct bolt on but it’s close. I had to clearance it for the shift bars and one plug. I used my knee mill to do it. But could be done with a hack saw or other hand tools if you had too. It’s very apparent what needs to be clearanced when you try to put them together. I kinda started this you tube thing towards the end of that build so there is a ton of stuff I left out.

[@jasontengan1233]

I'm a K30 guy but love this build, subd!

[@jedclampett6466]

I think you could appreciate my '71 highboy. Big block Chev powered with a 4L60 trans. '67 T-BIRD power steering and a recent front end swap to the Dana 60 high pinion out of a '78.

[@MattKubik1791]

Nice!

[@mercsmith]

I love Highboys

[@infamouskingj]

Awesome, informative video buddy!! Love what your doing with every detail of it!! Beautifullybadass!!

[@MattKubik1791]

I appreciate it sir!

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@MattKubik1791 yup,gets me how you farm boys allways scream poverty..

[@steveashworth6707]

I've got one just like it I'm restoring!, I have a 67 f100 body on a 71 high boy chassis.

[@MattKubik1791]

Awesome!

[@charlesbowen3944]

Sweet ride

[@CORNYOTE]

You really should’ve made two of everything while you were at it! I would’ve appreciated it! 😂

[@MattKubik1791]

I can build another!

[@TheWhyteRhyno77]

Very nice truck, nice work, nice upgrades, and nice shop! I'm in the process of restoring a 74 highboy. Mostly a stock restoration since I had decent original parts to start with.

[@MattKubik1791]

The Whyte Rhyno thanks! I prefer a restoration on a stock truck as well.

[@kylemartin1469]

Love the video man hope to see more on this truck!

[@MattKubik1791]

Appreciate it!

[@c10zane]

Doing what you did would the build be easier if I bought an original highboy chassis?

[@rust2985]

This is awesome! I’ve been enjoying all the videos lately

[@MattKubik1791]

Awesome! Glad you are enjoying them. I enjoy making them.

[@brianreynolds3078]

Hey Matt, what's the part number for the dorman wheels your running on the ultimate highboy? I need some new steel wheels for my truck. Love the videos and appreciate the help

[@Teddyg330]

What size coilovers are they? Doing basically exactly this but a cummins swap instead of gasser to my old 73’

[@Teddyg330]

12” got it!

[@MattKubik1791]

King 2.5x12

[@melissaweidman3326]

i have a 70 high boy put a 390 in it has 0% rust in it tool box on the side dana 60/80 lockers good clean body extra chrome trim and lights for about 6 rigs even emblems extra front clip and doors with very fancy door panels have air condition from a 68 ford for the fe block i am going to sell it for 2000 bucks first come gets it going to be putting up for sell next months

[@MattKubik1791]

Location?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice!

[@leematson8484]

Buckin says you know about Old Fords

[@matthewketron1041]

What tires you got on it? Brand and size

[@chrislozano3148]

Hello, where did you pick up your drag link bar that's connected to the pittman arm.

[@MattKubik1791]

It’s custom made. Kit came from ballistic fab.

[@fff-cf4fx]

Wow man

[@briandietrich1373]

Where do you live man? I love your videos!

[@gcbranger1189]

the 67-72 ford style is my favorite style. i;d like to get a 69 or 70 with a 302 one day.

[@MattKubik1791]

gcb ranger my favorite too. Keep looking for the right deal. Tons out there.

[@codynoice8967]

What was the advantage of using a highboy frame if you were going to convert the whole front end to a 3 link? I’m about to start a similar project and I’m wondering if it’d be better to convert my 2wd frame.

[@MattKubik1791]

Cody Noice well several reasons really. Although none are very critical. The 2wd frames have a big crossmember under the engine for the twin I beam set up. If you are building a 4wd with the factory hight the differential housing on the front axle will have limited travel before it hits this crossmember. The highboy frames don’t have this crossmember but instead have extra crossmember elsewhere. The highboy frames are also a lot Bigger and are similar in size to the f-350 frames so it’s a stronger frame all around. These issues are not a huge problem if you are doing a whole custom set up.

[@woog74]

@@MattKubik1791 So if a guy didn't have 9 million bump side Fords laying around, (LOL) and wanted to convert a crew cab 2x4 to 4x4, it seems like this 3 link setup might be his easiest option? Would it be feasible to relocate the crossmember to a different area? Although prolly easiest is just give the truck a bit of a lift.

[@MattKubik1791]

@@woog74 easiest would be to get a kit from battle bourn brakes and use superduty axles. There are just so many ways to do it. Most require fabrication with exception to the battle bourn kit.

[@chrislozano3148]

Hello, I was wondering where you picked up the drag link bar that connects to the pitman arm?

[@MattKubik1791]

Chris Lozano it’s custom. The kit came from ballistic fab.

[@chrislozano3148]

Sweet thank you

[@chrislozano3148]

Sweet thank you

[@royportalise5269]

Any updates? Beautiful truck!

[@MattKubik1791]

Just posted a video about this truck last week!

[@rota4648]

Tope demais

[@15Jeep]

@ 12:45 - Why bolt the New Process 205 transfer case to a light duty Ford 6R80? Why not bolt the heavy duty NP 205 gear driven transfer case to a heavy duty Ford 6R140?

[@MattKubik1791]

There isn’t a controller out there to control the the 6r140. Plus the case is a lot bigger and my not have fit. The 6r80 is a strong trans and will holdup just fin for everything I’m going to do with this truck.

[@15Jeep]

@@MattKubik1791 Although I prefer the Ford "Dent Side" trucks...definitely like your '67 Ford "Bump Side" with the 428 V8 under the hood. Nice that you used a Ford 2WD instead of a classic high boy for the build. Yeah, makes perfect sense to use the 6R80 for light duty use. I do not live in, near or anywhere close to Texas, but I have read Circle D Transmission in Houston has good experience in building strong 6R80 transmissions. You're correct, the 6R140 is probably too long for a regular cab configuration. The 6R140 most likely would work well in a 1967 - 1997 Ford OBS F250 / F350 OBS with a 5.9L Cummins conversion in a either a super cab long bed or crew cab short bed. BTW, I talked to a guy at Palm Beach Dyno (PBD) a few months back regarding the Ford 7.3L gas engine. He said Ford will be introducing transmission controllers for the 7.3L crate engines. In addition, PBD is working with an aftermarket company to develop adapters and controllers for various transmissions, including the 6R140 to use behind the Ford 7.3L gas engine. There are guys out there wanting to drop the 7.3L gas engine in Ford OBS trucks as well as older Super Duty trucks with tired 6.8L V10 engines and or convert from diesel to gas.

[@tristinwhitworth9121]

my 72 has a 390 fe police interceptor engine

[@jsource10]

What did you use on the frame? Is that por15?

[@MattKubik1791]

I used chassis saver.

[@jsource10]

@@MattKubik1791 thank you. Nice work by the way.

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

Link or info on the 6l80 adapter?

[@MattKubik1791]

its a 6r80 trans. here is the link to the adaptor. transmissionadapters.com/collections/ford/products/fo1000203-ford-fe-410-428-to-ford-aod

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

@@MattKubik1791 Thanks, those sure are pricey!

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

🇦🇺👍🏻

[@chasefouse684]

How do you even learn how to do all of this yourself?

[@charlesw801]

What size is the shock tower?

[@MattKubik1791]

Charles W 12”

[@charlesw801]

Lastly, which brand. Thank you.

[@MattKubik1791]

Artec industries

[@noo7073]

How much it will cost me to get a truck like this one??

[@MattKubik1791]

Jorge Villarreal it would be well into 5 figure range

[@noo7073]

100,000??

[@MattKubik1791]

Jorge Villarreal $100,000 would be 6 figures. Would be 20-30k range depending on what all was done.

[@noo7073]

@@MattKubik1791 mid sounds ok for me Need to find one High boy then lets keep in touch what part of the country to are you in??

[@MattKubik1791]

Jorge Villarreal located in Oklahoma

[@MrJeep75]

Trac bar not drag link

[@chrisduhaime5689]

The original 67 - 72 had small running gear 44 sealed knuckle front drum the 60 rear had 1 1/16 course spline DANA 24 transfer case drive shafts were 1310 2 1/2 drive shafts eye broke ever part with out trying to hard 360 NP435 2 barrel- 74 went to NP 205 remote and the fake 60 front they called super 44 with bigger hubs but still JUNK 77 1/2 = 79 bolt up transfer case and 60 front the weak part was knuckle drag link would tear off and DANA made shure that part was no longer available. 1980 they went to the TTB garbage funny thing was to put a big bail of hay in the bed and front wheels were leaning so for out it was not drivable Dodge was the go to truck with still keeping the mono beam front . Ford by 1985 in 350 they brought back the straight 60 front with better knuckles with STEERING the into the long the tie rod they knew about the 79 ripping the king pin knuckle off bad weak design. The 250 got screwed over for 20 + years with TTB JUNK love the old builds but defiantly have to run Morden running gear. now with Aftermarket companies building much better axial to your specks it would probably be worth it to spend 15 k for much stronger everthing.

[@MrJeep75]

Should just used a c6

[@nicklewis7291]

Automatic transmission? 🤮 lol

[@MattKubik1791]

6r80 is a fantastic trans. I love it for a daily driver. The NP435 that a highboy would have originally had is kind of a clunky trans. You are more than welcome to disagree though!

[@nicklewis7291]

@@MattKubik1791 I do prefer a manual, they're just more fun. I'm mostly cutting up and being silly.