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Ok thank you. I'm gong to pull measurements for the cummins/nv5600 vs multi-fuel/3053a and see how much of a difference it is.

I don't have experience under the m35 but should just be moving cross members, shortening the rear drive shaft and having a longer shaft made for the front? While making the CC I could relocate the access for the shifter in the cab.

What about using an NV5600? It bolts right up to a Cummins and can handle more torque. I was hoping Tom would chime in so I could ask about using him to upgrade the 3053. If that's even a viable option for 800ft/lb torque.

And yes, I know the 5 ton dwarfs the size of the 3053. But i planned on lifting the truck to fit 16r20's anyway.

That picture looks like he still has the stock hx35 turbo on it. This is probably a dumb question since the 3053 and the 5 ton are different but would the clutch assembly be the same? I've driven manual trans but I've only ever rebuilt automatics so I'm still learning the details.

I'm glad to know of someone on here that builds them instead of going through Boyce or similar. It sounds like it will be fine. My Cummins will be a little more than "warmed over" though but that is just to make it easier to get this thing moving. I'll be looking at ~650HP but that's all in the...

Thanks again gimpy. I was looking on Boyce at their rebuilt trans and the 3053a says it's "fully synchroed and will hold up to high horsepower gas and diesel engines." Taken with a grain of salt, what kind of HP/Torque can a 3053a handle vs a 6453? And about the OTR cabin, i know it is...

I have a few questions so bare with me. First, you mean it was under powered just having the 109 on the back right? Not that it was under powered with the 109 and pulling a load? Second, with the CC set up with the 12' bed, how was her performance? Good acceleration with no load? With load...

I like the idea, not sure about the wifey. Would have to do some serious sales pitching to pull that one off. I'd have to build in a tack room, slant dividers, gated windows that open, etc. Not saying it can't be done. Would definitely stand out at a show. Especially behind a CC M35!

I appreciate you being straight forward. And I realise the questions and expectations are high. What is comes down to is I don't like new vehicles. I prefer carbureted mechanical injection. My 72 Torino, 78 f150, previously owned 94 12v Cummins. I like the Vintage era vehicles so if I can make a...

Thanks guys. Pulling a goose neck is important just because that's what I have now. I can look into it once I have the deuce. I can always figure out a new trailer situation. My dad has a receiver that he mounted between the frame rails under his bed in his Chevy 3500 HD. There's a square cut in...

Do you guys think there's enough room under the bed to mount a hitch? If so, I could build a 4 corner chain lift in the hay barn to lift the bed up when i need to pull the goose neck. Then drop the trailer, back into the barn and lower the bed back down. A drop side would be great. Have a...

That's probably the way I'm going to go. I'll try and make some tool boxes for under the cab or under the bed to keep the bed clear. We mostly use square bales of t@a for the horses and round bales in the pastures for the cattle. How hard would it be to put a goose neck hitch in the 105? I've...

This is going to sound like a stupid question but go easy, I'm new to these trucks. But do the Rockwell's slip while turning or are they locked?

You're just talking about not converting to 4x4 right? Or are you talking about the CC idea too? I can definitely see the appeal in leaving her 6x6 but I need a Crew Cab.

Thank you. I'm starting to lean that way. I've driven tons of duallies but never anything with 2 rear axles. I'm sure it won't be an issue if so many people use them as they are.

Camoyj7, how difficult is it backing up with the two rear axles? I know if i back up my goose neck to tight and too slow the axles tend to hop a little. Most of the time spent in the deuce will be off pavement but I don't want to be tearing up gears or tires. After contemplating the extra length...

That's an idea. Worse comes to worse and i can box the frame and stretch it. Or sell the 12' bed and find an 8'. I hate cutting up something that someone can use.

Camoyj7, I read your build thread and that actually prompted me to sign up here and start really planning. So thank you for the inspiration man. But anyway, do you think it would be better to stretch your 35 frame or start with a 36? I thought I read you answering that in your thread saying you...

Thank you for the lead. We won't be moving up to Ocala from Sanford for about a year. So at the moment I dont have room for the Deuce. I just want to get everything lined up to start as soon as we get settled in. My current 2011 Ram 1500 won't last long taking care of 30 acres with a few dozen...