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Old 09-25-2009, 10:42 AM   #376
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Old 09-25-2009, 11:01 AM   #377
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Lots of nice looking hardware and a noble looking dog to watch over it all.

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Old 09-25-2009, 03:09 PM   #378
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Man that engine is set back. I little more clearance will be good. So what did I miss; why the extra cab? Just for the BBW? are you going to swap out the whole rear cab or just the window?
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Old 09-25-2009, 03:23 PM   #379
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if you are running into issues with clearance on the firewall, you can do the "wheelbarrow" trick.
just find a steel wheelbarrow and use the tub as a new setback for your firewall, our ace hardware has 2 different sizes, a shallow, and a deep.
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Old 09-25-2009, 03:43 PM   #380
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just find a steel wheelbarrow and use the tub as a new setback for your firewall
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Old 09-25-2009, 08:32 PM   #381
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Man that engine is set back. I little more clearance will be good. So what did I miss; why the extra cab? Just for the BBW? are you going to swap out the whole rear cab or just the window?
bought it for just the roof and window section, but I will be doing alot of measuring tomorrow to determine the best way to make it happen. Looks like it may be easier to swap rear cabs. Anyone know the difference between 62 and 63 cab mounts?
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Old 09-25-2009, 08:34 PM   #382
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if you are running into issues with clearance on the firewall, you can do the "wheelbarrow" trick.
just find a steel wheelbarrow and use the tub as a new setback for your firewall, our ace hardware has 2 different sizes, a shallow, and a deep.
That is a fantastic idea! I was trying to figure out where I can get a nice contoured pressed steel surface without paying big bucks for new firewall.
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Old 09-25-2009, 08:36 PM   #383
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bought it for just the roof and window section, but I will be doing alot of measuring tomorrow to determine the best way to make it happen. Looks like it may be easier to swap rear cabs. Anyone know the difference between 62 and 63 cab mounts?
IIRC, the front mounts are wider on the 60-62, the rear mounts are the same on 1/2 tons anyway
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Old 09-25-2009, 10:26 PM   #384
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IIRC, the front mounts are wider on the 60-62, the rear mounts are the same on 1/2 tons anyway
Sweet, this may work out good!
This work for you? It's a little rusty around the sides, but no holes!
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Old 09-25-2009, 10:28 PM   #385
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I know this is totally off topic, but I was amazed at the piloting skills this guy had today at Stanford hospital. I never realized how big these helicopters are, and they are LOUD. At one point there was 3 lifeflight helicopters on the rooftop, they were in and out all day!

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Old 09-25-2009, 11:21 PM   #386
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Yeap...you sure do need a new garage door...ok, lets get back on subject !!
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Old 09-25-2009, 11:23 PM   #387
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Sweet, this may work out good!
This work for you? It's a little rusty around the sides, but no holes!
heck yeah!

I'm in no hurry.
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Old 09-25-2009, 11:32 PM   #388
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Yeap...you sure do need a new garage door...ok, lets get back on subject !!
I knew you would notice that! It's not just a garage door, but also serves as my backup limit detector. Truck backs in trailer, trailer hits '63, '63 hits sheet metal garage door, creating a loud boom. Trailer parked perfectly, '63 shaves down stock crossmember, garage door secured!
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Old 09-25-2009, 11:34 PM   #389
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heck yeah!

I'm in no hurry.
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OK! I'm going to ship a steering knuckle for my 4wd project(another "quick" project) tomorrow or Monday, I'll see if the post office has flat rate boxes for something that large.
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Old 09-25-2009, 11:49 PM   #390
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Old 09-26-2009, 01:34 AM   #391
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They don't have them that big.....

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OK! I'm going to ship a steering knuckle for my 4wd project(another "quick" project) tomorrow or Monday, I'll see if the post office has flat rate boxes for something that large.
It's nice to see you getting back to this.
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Old 09-26-2009, 01:48 AM   #392
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It's nice to see you getting back to this.
Thanks for the info. I'm finally getting everything situated and getting ready to knock out some serious work before the rain starts. Trucks 4 inches to long to fit into the garage, so I've got to get on this quick. Good thing I've got my new secret book, let me know if anybody needs any info, this book has everything. Dimensions, measurements, even spot weld locations!

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Old 09-28-2009, 12:04 PM   #393
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Good to see your back to work on it. I spent yesterday afternoon getting the garage cleaned out so I can get to work on mine again.
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Old 09-28-2009, 01:40 PM   #394
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Hey, I was just looking at that truck, I bought a bunch off that truck last week,I really could use some metal if you are going to cut the cab in 1/2, I need around the window and visor area, I have lots of parts to give.trade and I am in the SF Bay Area, let me know....really awesome projects you guys got going..I love the crew cab conversions , wish I had more time and more room !!
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Old 09-28-2009, 01:42 PM   #395
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Note the vicious lab puppy guard!
I was talking about this truck and forgot the quote part
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Old 09-28-2009, 02:52 PM   #396
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I hate military filters..... all I see is red little boxes with X's in them....
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Old 10-03-2009, 11:59 PM   #397
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Making progress!
Got the motor and tranny completely mounted, swapped a-arms to thier correct sides, and completed my dropmember kit for mock-up. I threw on the front sheelmetal, swapped transmission humps, and found out I ', still going to have to do some sheetmetal work to make everything fit. It now lays down on the oil pan, and tomorrow I'm going to take on the rear crossmember. Anyone have any suggestions for removing the rear crossmember rivets under the cab of the truck? I won't be able to access the top of the upper rivets.
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Old 10-04-2009, 12:14 AM   #398
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Lookin GOOD prerunner! I need to find me a tall tranny hump for my project, and get out there and work on it! Are you going to covert to the big back window? Keep up the progress and pics!
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Old 10-04-2009, 12:49 AM   #399
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Lookin GOOD prerunner! I need to find me a tall tranny hump for my project, and get out there and work on it! Are you going to covert to the big back window? Keep up the progress and pics!
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Yes I am, I have a bbw cab sitting in my driveway, I'm going to start measuring tomorrow!
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Old 10-04-2009, 01:37 AM   #400
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sweet!
I either missed it or forgot, but what size engine is that?
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