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1977 Cab swap / project thread
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1977 Cab swap / project thread
Well theres no turning back now you folks talked me into getting started.
Looks like someone used 351 motor mounts on this 460 - one hole lines up enough to get a bolt in. The was only 2 bolts holding this dude in!
I am not real fond of the method/equipment I used to lift the cab but its all I had.
Heres a couple of pics - hopefully more to come next week if I dont have to work late every day.
Now I need to think about how much I want to spend as far as suspension upgrades and things like that. I am considering not going all out right now and just seeing if I can get it back together with the new body.
Looks like someone used 351 motor mounts on this 460 - one hole lines up enough to get a bolt in. The was only 2 bolts holding this dude in!
I am not real fond of the method/equipment I used to lift the cab but its all I had.
Heres a couple of pics - hopefully more to come next week if I dont have to work late every day.
Now I need to think about how much I want to spend as far as suspension upgrades and things like that. I am considering not going all out right now and just seeing if I can get it back together with the new body.
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I am wondering why the trans cross-member would not be bolted in properly. The bottom of it is bolted to them frame but the top of it doesnt reach where it looks like it ought to be bolted to. I put a jack under it and it got closer to lining up.
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Whoops posted this to the wrong thread earlier. I'll put it in the right place and I will take some pics of the process.
Just ordered the six pack of Rust Bullet - Automotive and rented a sandblaster for the weekend. Will let everyone know how it goes.
It was a tossup between Rust Bullet and POR 15 so I just picked one.
Does anyone have a preference one way or the other?
Just ordered the six pack of Rust Bullet - Automotive and rented a sandblaster for the weekend. Will let everyone know how it goes.
It was a tossup between Rust Bullet and POR 15 so I just picked one.
Does anyone have a preference one way or the other?
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Hard to say, but it looks like he has maybe a 2x6 supporting the roof and the hoist is on that. Maybe with some 2x4's going crossways for more support.
I'm considering buying some plywood and 2x4's (or maybe 4x4's if needed) and large caster wheels to make a platform to put my cab on so I can move it around to work on it.
Do you think your cab (the old one) is strong enough to lay it on its back without damaging it (to paint the bottom)?
I'm considering buying some plywood and 2x4's (or maybe 4x4's if needed) and large caster wheels to make a platform to put my cab on so I can move it around to work on it.
Do you think your cab (the old one) is strong enough to lay it on its back without damaging it (to paint the bottom)?
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BrentNewland - Thats right - I had two 2x6's through the windows (tried just one and it snapped right away).
I am hoping the cab is strong enough to lay on its back because thats what I am planning to do with the 'new' cab.
I plan on using the rust bullet to coat the frame as well as the under side of the cab.
I am hoping the cab is strong enough to lay on its back because thats what I am planning to do with the 'new' cab.
I plan on using the rust bullet to coat the frame as well as the under side of the cab.
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Also I havent gotten very far in the past week - Been swamped with work so hopefully this weekend will be productive. Just tracked my rust bullet and its still in Nevada grrr. Not going to be here until next tuesday.