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Old 04-22-2007, 10:21 AM   #1
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What do ya'll think????

This is my first try at a custom truck. I have seen extended cabs made before and thought I would give it a try. I have three boys and need to room for the family to ride in it. I plan for it to be a frequent driver if not a daily driver. Tell me what you think and any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

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Old 04-22-2007, 10:30 AM   #2
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Re: What do ya'll think????

Here is some more pictures....maybe
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Old 04-22-2007, 11:03 AM   #3
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Nice job! Looks like you've got a good start. Keep the pictures coming. I'm building a 4 Door CrewCab myself. I cheated a little, I bought the cab already done. It was originally a long bed, I'm switching it to a SWB and putting in a 5.3 Vortec.

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Old 04-22-2007, 11:09 AM   #4
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Awsome man, I have wanted to do this for the longest time. Please keep us posted.
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Old 04-22-2007, 11:58 AM   #5
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Re: What do ya'll think????

Thanks Hart Rod. It was originally a c20 custom camper with a 350/350 combination. I have a 348 that I want to rebuild and put in it. Here is what I started with. I want to convert to disc brakes. Should I keep the 3/4 ton suspension or be just as well off with 1/2 ton. I don't plan to tow anything more than a fishing boat.
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Old 04-22-2007, 12:16 PM   #6
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Thanks Hart Rod. It was originally a c20 custom camper with a 350/350 combination. I have a 348 that I want to rebuild and put in it. Here is what I started with. I want to convert to disc brakes. Should I keep the 3/4 ton suspension or be just as well off with 1/2 ton. I don't plan to tow anything more than a fishing boat.
There's more parts for the 1/2 tons, so, since you're not goint to be doing anything heavy duty, I would convert it to 5 lug 1/2 ton stuff. Do you have any pictures of the inside? Are you lengthening the frame? Where's Taylor by the way?
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Old 04-22-2007, 01:25 PM   #7
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I don't plan on lenghting the frame. I will shorten the bed and either notch the cab support or add a small body lift to clear the frame where it starts to make the upward bend. Taylor, AL is just West of Dothan.
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Old 04-22-2007, 01:44 PM   #8
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Cool, I'm in Milton, which is east Pensacola. I'm building another frame for my CrewCab (Using a LWB for the front and SWB for the rear). If you're interested in my original Crewcab frame let me know. 33" were added underneath the cab of a longbed frame. You could use it to build your chassis while you worked your cab on the other one.
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Old 04-23-2007, 06:22 PM   #9
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Looks like a cool project, always neat seeing something different. Keep us posted with plenty of pics during your progress.
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Old 04-23-2007, 08:20 PM   #10
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I'd like to see more pictures of where the roofs are joined.
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Old 04-23-2007, 08:24 PM   #11
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Re: What do ya'll think????

looks awesome, are you going to join the drip rails like in the pics of the crecab posted below your pics?
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Old 04-23-2007, 09:38 PM   #12
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The firts three pictures shows where I have started to join the drip rails together. I may decide to shave the part behind the door. I don't have anymore pictures of the roof at this time. I will have to fill in with about a 12-16 inch piece to take care of the dip between the two roofs.

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Old 04-28-2007, 09:43 AM   #13
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Here I am experimenting with cutting down a door and putting it on the extended part. Anyone have any ideas on how to build a hinge post???
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Old 04-28-2007, 10:35 AM   #14
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Read this link, it should answer most of your questions.

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