Nicolas knew what he wanted when he bought his 1970 Ford in 2024: a diesel-powered bumpside.
The story
He put the truck together and handled the engine swap. His submission is brief, but the result is clear in the photographs: an old Ford he built around the drivetrain he wanted.
The Ford now has the diesel drivetrain he set out to find.
The truck
The setup is a 12-valve Cummins paired with a five-speed transmission. That is the heart of this build, and the reason Nicolas went looking for a diesel bumpside in the first place.
What comes next
There is no next round of changes on his list. His plan is to drive it and enjoy it.
Owner: Nicolas | 1970 Ford
Follow the owner: @Nicolas.jacinto7.3
Keep the old Ford story going
Find your kind of truck in our Bumpside merchandise, or choose a year’s front end from the Grille Series.
Visit Highboy University for truck guides. Read Ford Highboy Engine Swaps: 7.3 Power Stroke, Cummins & 460, then meet the people behind Deven’s 1978 Ford: Keeping a Promise to Grandpa.
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