Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

cab swap information

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 07:07 PM
  #1  
peganit2's Avatar
peganit2
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 999
Likes: 1
From: Davison, Mi.
cab swap information

I finally got around to putting the replacement cab on my Highboy. I knew I would have to redrill the body mount holes because my new cab is from a different model and there were no bolt holes where the Highboys body mounts to the frame. I carefully measured the cab placement and transfered the holes, drilled throught the cabs crossmember and transfered that hole through to the upper tin, got out my 2" hole saw to open up the transfered hole to become an access hole to the lower section of the cab crossmember and cab mount bolt, and low and behold, I hit the pre punched access hole in the tin right below the exposed tin in the upper cab floor within a fraction of an inch.

I'm good

But the point is that that hole is in all cabs apparently. .
 
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:05 PM
  #2  
bucks77ford's Avatar
bucks77ford
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5,037
Likes: 9
From: Kasson, Minnesota
Yep, they are there in all cabs. This is looking from underneath one of the mounts and you can see where the template is for those holes. Lines up perfect with the mounts and makes it easy. I just drilled up and there ya go.

 
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:25 PM
  #3  
fordrealdrive's Avatar
fordrealdrive
Fleet Mechanic
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,303
Likes: 46
From: KCMO
if your truck see's hard offroad use youll want to reinforce this area! ask me how i know!
 
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 09:28 PM
  #4  
peganit2's Avatar
peganit2
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 999
Likes: 1
From: Davison, Mi.
lol Mine won't in my hands so the stock tin is sufficiant.
 
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2009 | 10:01 AM
  #5  
byt's Avatar
byt
New User
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
found the same thing putting a 1976 4x4 cab on my 74 2wd, also found the firewall had different holes for the wireloom but easily sorted this too., also the washer jets had a different shape hole again easily sorted
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:00 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE