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10-11-2005, 11:04 PM | #26 |
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You may be on to something. Or doing that to a small window cab.......just thinking.......
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10-12-2005, 01:11 AM | #27 |
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no, I haven't met any of the local guys here.
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10-12-2005, 02:05 AM | #28 |
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Thanks, ebfabman (and others). Now I have another mod I must do. It will have to wait until I figure out how to flush mount the front window though. I didn't realize you could gain that much room.
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10-12-2005, 08:22 AM | #29 |
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Could you get a couple closer shoots of the corner areas and of the area below the window. Thanks
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10-12-2005, 08:36 AM | #30 |
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I have a plan. I will go & buy a winning lotto ticket & thern after I win I will send a cab to ebfabman.
Longhornman, I have thought & contemplated the same thing for the last 4 years. the problem I see is the inner fender wells would have to be removed & replaced with a hand-made one. then the frame would also be in the way (especially after I do my 3" "Z". right now I am fearing the thought of stretching the cab. maybe I will have to try the rear wall thing like shown here. Thanks Earl.
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10-12-2005, 05:40 PM | #33 |
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Hey, if I did that I could beat the dents in the back of the cab out from the inside!
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10-12-2005, 06:00 PM | #34 |
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i want to mount my front and rear windows flush and have been trying to find out what it takes. i wonder if newer style windshields will work...time for measurements
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10-12-2005, 08:19 PM | #35 |
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Putter, I see no reason why that couldn't be done. Another thought is to use part of the piece that was removed to connect the inner and outer panels to add some support to the back panel.
Bowtie, give me a day or so and I'll take some close up shots...thanks |
07-11-2006, 02:17 AM | #36 |
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Re: *pic* of trimmed cab int. for additional seat/leg room
That is definetly a neat idea, I need to get some more experience under by belt so I can tackle some projects like that.
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07-11-2006, 08:24 AM | #37 |
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Re: *pic* of trimmed cab int. for additional seat/leg room
Wow, thanks for digging this one up! I think I have another mod to add to my list!
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07-11-2006, 11:27 PM | #38 |
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Re: *pic* of trimmed cab int. for additional seat/leg room
I found this pic of a piece of the lower section welded back on. It gives the rear cab panel some support. Since I did this I've had the stock bench seat back in the cab and as SCOTI said, it gives about 3 inches of additional clearance
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07-11-2006, 11:31 PM | #39 |
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Re: *pic* of trimmed cab int. for additional seat/leg room
I know this might be a dumb question but how would you cut a perfectly straight line across that section.
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07-11-2006, 11:50 PM | #40 |
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Re: *pic* of trimmed cab int. for additional seat/leg room
Not a dumb question at all. I use 1/2 inch or smaller masking tape laid out where I want my cut to be then draw a line with a sharpie right along the tape edge. Then I remove the tape and use a cut off wheel to cut the line. Another way I like is to use a piece of aluminum angle as a guide and use the plasma cutter against it.
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07-12-2006, 08:17 AM | #41 |
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Re: *pic* of trimmed cab int. for additional seat/leg room
Where that lower piece would normally set against the cab, is it spot welded on, or was there some sort of adhesive to keep it from vibrating? Or does it come right off when the cut is made?
Thanks! I like this mod!
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07-12-2006, 09:23 AM | #42 |
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Re: *pic* of trimmed cab int. for additional seat/leg room
any pics of it with the stock bench mounted?
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07-12-2006, 09:38 AM | #43 |
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Re: *pic* of trimmed cab int. for additional seat/leg room
Yes its spot welded along the bottom edge. This cab is a '72 cab and the spot welds were not quite random but they were not all lined up. I wanted to save that piece but the spot welds didn't allow a nice straight cut along the bottom. Maybe this cab was made on friday about quitting time.
I don't think I took any pics when the seat was in it. Its back out now. If I can find some help, I'll put it back in and take a pic. |
12-21-2022, 01:30 PM | #44 |
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Re: *pic* of trimmed cab int. for additional seat/leg room
Interesting idea, but what does this do to the structural integrity of the back of the cab?
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12-21-2022, 02:04 PM | #45 |
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Re: *pic* of trimmed cab int. for additional seat/leg room
It most likely won't be as strong but to what degree would require some testing. I could see the back wall buckling easier in a major crash but if the hit is that hard you're likely to be hurt from other impact points first.
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