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This got me thinking about the 46 panel out near here and Morris mentioning of a 4x4 frame. We could drop the 46 panel on that 4x4 frame and use the panel sides to paint our Man/ sask. Chapter logo on it. That would be great.
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Why stop at one or two, lets not get ahead of ourselves though, but that is the point of a club, Remeber these may just be "flagships" but just think how many we could start doing if they are going good.
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Nathan, think you can do the panel frame swap in 90 days with your busy schedule? 
If you can I`m willing to donate the 4X4 frame, we`d have to find out the cost of the panel.
If you can I`m willing to donate the 4X4 frame, we`d have to find out the cost of the panel.
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If I emeber right your transfer case was cracked. I have one that might fit I don't know if it was from Ford Chevy or Dodge but the vehichle had Dana axles.
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I could get it done. I did mine in 2 months and I could do it faster since I know what to do now. As long as there is plenty of good steel around. There will be costs though like a shortened rear driveshaft as it will be going from a 131" to 114", a radiator for the 360 and a clutch and pedal assembly from a '67-72 truck (I guess I could use the one out of the towtruck). The brakes will probably take some work as they haven't been used in awhile.
Only a Ford transfercase will bolt on, you might be able to use some parts from other ones. I think we could leave it alone for now as it will be fine if it's out of gear.
Be a little tricky to lift the panel body of the original frame with the bobcat. I would need both frames side by side in Fomoko's shop to make sure everything will fit correctly. The 46 will also sit higher than my 51 because I don't have the frame length to cut out the hump and it will require less sheetmetal modifications. Plus it will fit the big 31" tires better.
I can also use Fomoko's digital camera to keep track of progress and make another tech article.
Only a Ford transfercase will bolt on, you might be able to use some parts from other ones. I think we could leave it alone for now as it will be fine if it's out of gear.
Be a little tricky to lift the panel body of the original frame with the bobcat. I would need both frames side by side in Fomoko's shop to make sure everything will fit correctly. The 46 will also sit higher than my 51 because I don't have the frame length to cut out the hump and it will require less sheetmetal modifications. Plus it will fit the big 31" tires better.
I can also use Fomoko's digital camera to keep track of progress and make another tech article.
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We need to find out the cost of the panel, looks like the rest may fall into place. I have sent a pm to Glen to see what/how soon he can find out the price and condition.
It shouldn`t be much of a problem lifting the panel off with the Bobcat, two slings and some personal to balance it will work fine.
Snowking, I hope you do stay on board.
This may not even work out till the price/condtition is known on the panel. If it`s a go then it will take all the help that can be found, it will be a big project.
It shouldn`t be much of a problem lifting the panel off with the Bobcat, two slings and some personal to balance it will work fine.
Snowking, I hope you do stay on board.
This may not even work out till the price/condtition is known on the panel. If it`s a go then it will take all the help that can be found, it will be a big project.
Last edited by Fomoko1; Dec 10, 2006 at 08:59 PM.
