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Dec 9, 2005 | 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WillyB

Thanks - it is always worth it to ask as you can never tell where good ideas will pop up. I am not sure as a picture of a 51 would help as the designs are so different. I did work a picture I captured from eBay over and like the results. What do you guys think?

The first is stock, the second is just the cab extended (requires frame extension too) and the third is the cab extended with the box shortened.

Ok Guys, I must be missing something here?? what is the difference between the two extended window pictures. They both look the same to me.

Dec 9, 2005 | 03:22 PM

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#2 uses stock length bed+ longer wheelbase, #3 shortened bed + stock wheelbase. check the length of the bed in front of the rear wheel well.

Dec 9, 2005 | 06:35 PM

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"I see said the blind man" thanks AXracer

Dec 9, 2005 | 07:12 PM

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Earl

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"I see" said the blind man as he picked up his hammer and saw.

Dec 10, 2005 | 08:08 AM

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How about a 3 inch ext thru the doors, keep the vent windows plus a 4 inch ext in the "B" piller. That way the doors will look in proportion. Keep the stock box

Look in Dec 2005 issue of Custom Classic Trucks starting on page 72. That shows your paint idea.

Last edited by merc546; Dec 10, 2005 at 08:23 AM.

Dec 11, 2005 | 02:44 PM

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bradoemba

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I can think of an number of curved glass that might be work or made to fit:

Olds Vista Cruiser roof glass
newer Land Rover Discovery back roof glass
Bronco II back side windows curve up over the roof

I'm sure there are more, and I would guess these could be cut down if the curve is right.

Good luck on the stretch...Happy Holidays!

Dec 11, 2005 | 06:44 PM

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eviljake

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You might look at the rear windows on an early sixties econoline pickup.

Dec 11, 2005 | 08:19 PM

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Christopher2

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Did these trucks come with a 6 and 8 foot bed choice? If so could a person get a truck with an 8 foot bed, put a 6 foot bed on it and use the extra distance for a extended cab?

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Dec 26, 2005 | 10:05 PM

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Brian_B

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I just found someones gallery of a 60 thats stretched. Its not what your looking for, but its a cool idea.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=12798