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obie16 04-25-2011 05:08 PM

54 cab top swap
 
how hard would it be to just cut the top of the 54 cab off and put it on a different year is the bottom of the windshield frame going to be a problem with the one peice windshield. I'm looking at getting a 54 but it has a lot of rust in it and i figured it would be easier to just swap the tops on my other cab thanks for any help with this problem.

mylow53 04-25-2011 06:22 PM

Re: 54 cab top swap
 
there are all kinds of patch panels out there. it may be a lot easier to fix the window. mine had some rust and there was a panel...
to cut the top require a very hi skill set i would be afraid to do it myself
GT

Dan Bowles 04-25-2011 09:13 PM

Re: 54 cab top swap
 
The bottom of the windshield frame won't line up if you do the splitter roof. You could cut top to bottom below the dash but that sounds like more work than it is worth. There are 54s out there to be had.

xpickup 04-26-2011 07:02 AM

Re: 54 cab top swap
 
obie16, It would be easier to fix. I had to do it on the cab I am working on. I would bend sheet metal strips in a 90 degree and would stretch or shrink them to get them to fit the profile, cut the bad out then weld them in. They do not make this panel for the 54 so you have to make it. If you need pictures let me know. I can post when I am home.

Shannon


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