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dsraven · 02-26-2018, 11:34 AM

i have seen a build where it was done but the guy had to narrow the chassis to fit the old truck and it was a 4x4 so it sat high, no ire to fender issues, the tires stuck out from the truck if you like that look. lots of geometry issues there for steering parts etc. the engine will need to tuck in under the dash as well. possibly use the floor, firewall etc from the donor?
have a pile of cash stored away for all the extra stuff you will need and don't think of right away until you come to that point in the build. gonna take a lot of time and space for all the stuff from 2 truck dissassemblies. take lots of pics with dimensions and label all the pats as you remove them. not trying to discourage, just saying, you will need some good fab skills, good mechanical knowledge and lots of space. a large pocket book would also be an asset.

02-26-2018, 11:34 AM	#3
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,828	Re: 58 Apache Bagged Cummins i have seen a build where it was done but the guy had to narrow the chassis to fit the old truck and it was a 4x4 so it sat high, no ire to fender issues, the tires stuck out from the truck if you like that look. lots of geometry issues there for steering parts etc. the engine will need to tuck in under the dash as well. possibly use the floor, firewall etc from the donor? have a pile of cash stored away for all the extra stuff you will need and don't think of right away until you come to that point in the build. gonna take a lot of time and space for all the stuff from 2 truck dissassemblies. take lots of pics with dimensions and label all the pats as you remove them. not trying to discourage, just saying, you will need some good fab skills, good mechanical knowledge and lots of space. a large pocket book would also be an asset.