3096478_21_full.jpg 355 hits | 63.13 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 7-04-08: I dug the 54 cab out of my garage Thursday.
My youngest brother stopped by this morning ...
3096478_22_full.jpg 285 hits | 62.2 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 7-04-08: Here's a pic of the cab sitting on the back of the frame.
3096478_24_full.jpg 320 hits | 68.09 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 7-04-08: Then I started pulling the rest of the 78 body off.
I've got the cab pretty much gutted no...
3096478_25_full.jpg 301 hits | 64.75 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 7-06-08: Got some more done on the build.
Cut up the 78 cab. Got it cut down to the floor.
3096478_27_full.jpg 315 hits | 57.11 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 7-06-08: Pulled most of the floor.
3096478_30_full.jpg 342 hits | 58.87 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 7-06-08: I slid the 54 cab Forward just to make it look like I was getting something done on it. Ne...
3096478_31_full.jpg 243 hits | 62.25 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 7-08-08: I got the cab almost in the position it will be mounted in. I still need to go a couple in...
3096478_34_full.jpg 307 hits | 69.68 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 7-09-08: I pulled the fenders back off and slid the cab back to make it easier to work on the engine...
3096478_46_full.jpg 313 hits | 56.13 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 8-09-08: Been a while since I posted any updates. I've been busy trying to raise some more cash ...
3096478_48_full.jpg 301 hits | 56.36 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 8-09-08: Moved the cab back forward. I will be installing the front clip so I can finally get the fi...
30964780052_large.jpg 314 hits | 62.7 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 8-10-08: I broke out the sawzall and cut out the opening for a little clearance around the bellhous...
3096478_49_full.jpg 297 hits | 58.65 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 8-10-08:After that was done I was able to get the cab really close to the position it will be mounte...
3096478_50_full.jpg 314 hits | 43.78 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 8-10-08: Big surprise the openings in the valance didn't fit over the frame and bumper brackets. And...
3096478_51_full.jpg 271 hits | 59.07 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 8-10-08: Right now the front of the cab and the front clip are sitting a little too high. I 'm going...
3096478_57_full.jpg 284 hits | 69.94 KB | Posted: 11/19/09 9-16-08: I found a couple cans of spray paint I've had for a long time. So I decided to do some pa...
54 Build - 4-3-10 030.JPG 348 hits | 101.56 KB | Posted: 4/12/10 I had to dig something out of the garage so I decided to pull the cab back out.
54 Build - 4-13-10 003.JPG 281 hits | 98.59 KB | Posted: 4/13/10 Well my youngest brother stopped by so I had him give me a hand lifting the cab on the chassis. I wa...
54 Build - 4-13-10 026.JPG 359 hits | 104.17 KB | Posted: 4/13/10 I'm going to use the stock 84 front cab mount frame brackets because they are much stronger then the...
54 Build - 4-13-10 019.JPG 342 hits | 107.31 KB | Posted: 4/13/10 I was pretty close on the firewall recess. I actually need to close in the driver side of the recess...
54 Build - 4-13-10 035.JPG 402 hits | 107.82 KB | Posted: 4/13/10 Here's a shot of it all covered up for the night. Almost looks like a vehicle hid under there! :l...
54 Build - 4-16-10 060.JPG 273 hits | 98.63 KB | Posted: 4/16/10 Today I dug out the F600 front fenders and all the other front clip parts I'll be using. After I got...
54 Build - 4-16-10 067.JPG 250 hits | 100.78 KB | Posted: 4/16/10 I didn't think I'd be able to bolt on the front valance because I knew the front frame rails were wi...
54 Build - 4-16-10 074.JPG 307 hits | 92.77 KB | Posted: 4/16/10 In this picture you can see how bad the damage is to the passenger front fender. There is a huge gap...
54 Build - 4-17-10 058.JPG 287 hits | 100.99 KB | Posted: 4/17/10 Today I started by lifting the cab 2". I had to put some blocks under the rear jack stands.
The first problem is a clearance issue with the front frame horn...
54 Build - 4-17-10 021.JPG 331 hits | 94.54 KB | Posted: 4/18/10 The second minor issue is the driver side cylinder head is hitting part of the firewall recess/trans...
54 Build - 4-17-10 026.JPG 383 hits | 105.91 KB | Posted: 4/18/10 The third problem was the passenger side of the firewall recess needs to be slightly reshaped and ex...
The fourth problem was due to a lack of thinking on my part. #-o When I made the crossmember/floor ...
54 Build - 4-17-10 038.JPG 329 hits | 92.34 KB | Posted: 4/18/10 The next picture shows the front cab mount brackets. I just need to do some fabricating so they can ...
54 Build - 4-17-10 040.JPG 295 hits | 107.03 KB | Posted: 4/18/10 This picture shows the hood clearance I've got. I could run a tunnel ram and still have room to s...
54 Build - 4-19-10 048.JPG 265 hits | 101.43 KB | Posted: 4/19/10 4-19-10: Today I pulled out my inner fender panels out and checked the fit. The front halves weren't...
54 Build - 4-19-10 050.JPG 334 hits | 106.4 KB | Posted: 4/19/10 The little problem with the passenger side is an aftermarket steering stabilizer bracket. I just pri...
54 Build - 4-19-10 058.JPG 333 hits | 90.52 KB | Posted: 4/19/10 The driverside had a little problem around the steering box. I hammered it out of the way for now. I...
54 Build - 4-19-10 067.JPG 339 hits | 94.03 KB | Posted: 4/19/10 This shot shows how it fits to the inside of the frame. Never mind the markings on it those were fro...
54 Build - 4-19-10 061.JPG 355 hits | 106.23 KB | Posted: 4/19/10 Next I bolted in the front valance and then bolted in the grille. The truck now has it's fangs! :lol...
54 Build - 4-19-10 069.JPG 263 hits | 93.09 KB | Posted: 4/19/10 Then I started to cut down the box. I need to cut 8" out of the front half and 10" out of ...
54 Build - 4-19-10 075.JPG 287 hits | 100.02 KB | Posted: 4/19/10 Here's the front section of the box sitting on the truck. I'm going to have to raise it up around 4&...
54 Build - 4-20-10 094.JPG 271 hits | 111.86 KB | Posted: 4/20/10 Here's a picture from the back. The front box wall is a few inches too low. But the width is close. ...
54 Build - 4-21-10 015.JPG 271 hits | 98.4 KB | Posted: 4/21/10 Today I dug out the rear fenders and put them on. I put some blocks under the front of the box to ra...
54 Build - 4-21-10 007.JPG 449 hits | 97.88 KB | Posted: 4/21/10 I'm really starting to like the way it's looking. It actually looking more like a truck now instead...
54 Build - 5-18-10 014.JPG 348 hits | 90.41 KB | Posted: 5/18/10 Well the city is on my case about having an non operating vehicle in my driveway so I need to get it...
Mock up
Almost looks like a vehicle hid under there! :l...
