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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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My plan (or should I say Bills plan ) was to get a 4x4 CC frame, swap in a Powerstroke and manual tranny, put my dually rear end under it, then swap all my body parts onto it. That last part didn't sound right lol. Cyborg Stroker!!!

This way I wouldn't need a cutting torch/grinder/welder/sawzall/ etc etc
That would work. In fact that might be the easier way to go to be honest. I have also seen guys using the 05 and up front axle and coil springs to make this swap. That will probably cost you more up front, but it would probably ride sweeeet! I might know a guy who might have a CCLB 4x4 truck for sale soon. Don't know if it will be for "parts truck" prices, but it's already a PSD and needs a body anyway.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by El Camino Man
Are you suggesting cutting my frame off in front of the doors and welding on the new frame w/ the 4x4 parts?
I have seen guys box in the frame where it needs to be boxed in, using the parts trimmed off a 4x4 frame and make the swap happen that way. It seems like a lot of work, but having seen both the 4x4 and 4x2 frames side by side, there isn't really all that much that has to happen to make them compatible. Really the biggest part that you have to change is the front of the frame horn, right up beside where the bumper bolts on. There is a section on the 4x4 frame to reinforce the frame there for the front suspension that the 4x2 frame doesn't have. I actually cut those sections off one of my 4x4 parts trucks and saved it... just in case.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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My initial plan was to bite the bullet and do the boxing the frame approach but Im pretty bad about starting projects and then running out of time/money/interest. I figured if I did all the work to the CC frame to start off with, then if I did lose interest, my truck would still be intact and I can pick up where I left off when my time/money/interest comes back lol.

Complicated. I know
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by DIYMechanic
I might know a guy who might have a CCLB 4x4 truck for sale soon. Don't know if it will be for "parts truck" prices, but it's already a PSD and needs a body anyway.
You might ask him what he wants for it. Im getting pretty desperate lol. I want my baby back on the road!

Me and the honeys got a camping trip planned for the middle of October, so that's my goal to have it done by lol
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Believe me, I know how that goes!

edit: I will PM you about the truck...
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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10-4. Heck, your even in Ohio. That's not "too" long of a drive for me lol. I could even stop in at the Airstream place on my way!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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I have family in Indiana too (near Lafayette).
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by El Camino Man
You might ask him what he wants for it. Im getting pretty desperate lol. I want my baby back on the road!

Me and the honeys got a camping trip planned for the middle of October, so that's my goal to have it done by lol
Turns out the one I had a line on is a RC. He's thinking over a price, I'll let you know. Middle of October will be the perfect time to come through Appalachia...
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Lol lemme rephrase. Me and the honey have a camping tripped planned, and a spot paid for lol. Its only 20 minutes away lol
 
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by El Camino Man
Lol lemme rephrase. Me and the honey have a camping tripped planned, and a spot paid for lol. Its only 20 minutes away lol
Ohhhhhhh.... I see. Well, after that trip, tell her, "You know, we really should plan a trip to Appalachia!" Just see how it floats.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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She would be all for it! As long as I reassured her I could afford it lol
 
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Well people..im not real happy..josh has the diesel world dec issue. and i was looking it over..what an immense disappointment.there is not even one obs pic in the rag. not any dragstrip pass by the fastest rig on the property...not even one pic of the best executed hood stack..nada...i was going to subscribe and actually tried but their website is too sorry to even be able to process orders....what a pitiful turn of events i would have to say.
 
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Well that is lame.
 
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Just got the magazine and I agree not very impressive.
 
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