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Well I couple days ago I asked if any one had any ideas on lengthen the frame.
Keep it the same and shorten the bed.
The I took matters into my own hands.
SOOOOOO
Here we go
made a crew cab and added to the back of the frame?
I know I saw the thread and pictures.
If who ever it was that did it sees this Id really like to talk to you as you now look back on that decision.
Im trying to decide should I lengthen my frame, moves the tandems back and not shorten the...
Well its time for paint.
Welding is done.
Body work and sanding is done.
Going to take a few days to clean the garage.
Probable will not be till the end of next week before I start the paint
Got the roof all finished.
Seam sealer applied.
All the bolts in place.
Welds are ground down and dura-glas sanded.
Also fixed the rust on the new cab door.
Made some good progress.
Back door of the new cab are sanded
Started the roof metal, maybe 18 gauge is a bit thick?
But its going on and looks good.
Using a old phone pole to bend the metal over.
I like it...
Floors all welded.
Sides are welded in.
Put a couple coats of Dura-Glas on the fill in metal.
Looking Good.
Ordered a sheet of 18 gauge sheet steel 48"x102"
That will be for the roof probably start that this weekend.
Well its been slow going.
Had to go away for a week.
Got the passenger outside filled in
If anyone has any suggestions on body filler im open to ideas.
Also curious can some one who's done a quad cab shead some light on the skinning of the roof.
How you attached it. Sealed it. What gauge metal...
As of this point im thinking no.
Finding something after market that is air ride.
Iv already put power steering on and tilted the steering wheel for more belly room.
Now move the seat back even just a couple 3 inches would be sooooo much better still
Its a M35 cab with the narrowed front.
The floor was cut outside the frame rails so the cab frame remained the same width so as to sit on the truck frame.
Then a jack was used side ways to spread the floor roughly 4.5" on each side.
Then welded the cross members back together then weld the floor...
Hello
Bill in Pa here.
Started my Quad Cab Build today.
Got the cab apart and cleaning up all the spot welds.
Should be able to sit the cab second cab on tomorrow