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Old 11-09-2016, 10:34 PM
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54 f600 on c3500 chassis

i know this has been done, i just cant seem to find any build pics. im having issues mounting my core support and would like to see how everyone else did it. thanks for any help in advance
 
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Old 11-10-2016, 08:50 AM
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I doubt that there are many members doing that chassis swap. I used a GM 3500 chassis under my '51 COE, but that is likely miles apart from what you are doing.
Do you have a build thread or pics you can post? I'm interested......

Here's a pic of my setup...
 
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Cool project, looks like you have much of the hard work done.
What problems do you have mounting the core support?
 
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Old 11-10-2016, 09:54 AM
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If I put the front clip on and line up the old lines where fenders meet cab the front of the hood is off by an inch or so. It's almost like it is out if square. I notched the tops and sides of frame rails so the support is in the center of rails. It fits nicely. Seems like it just isn't centered though
 
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Old 11-10-2016, 11:29 AM
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Hey guys.
What are u using for radiador?
And are you guus using electrical cooling fan or clutch type.?
I also had to notch The inside top part of the frame
My engine sits in stock location and its an inch above the crossmemer,track rod and the fan barely misses the front frame crossmember,brake lines and proportioning valve..
I want to move that crossmembetoat least 1" forward and move the brake lines behind that..
I dont want to go with electrical fan..
 
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I'd like to see more pics of this build
 
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Originally Posted by Tom Stricklin
If I put the front clip on and line up the old lines where fenders meet cab the front of the hood is off by an inch or so. It's almost like it is out if square. I notched the tops and sides of frame rails so the support is in the center of rails. It fits nicely. Seems like it just isn't centered though
That seems odd....I'm wondering if your cab is slightly out of square with the frame? That could throw the front sheet metal alignment off quite a bit.
Who's truck is that in the pic? A member here? I like it a lot!
 
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Old 11-11-2016, 01:00 PM
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I don't know if it belong to a member here or not. It is on a 92 c3500 chassis and has a cummins with a 5spd.

I'll check to see if it is square with the frame. You might be right.
 
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