Posted by Bob in Illinois on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 21:44:23 :
In Reply to: Re: FFPW 6cyl. 12val. posted by Paul (in NY) on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 19:12:09 :
Paul is right. Many hours of fabrication. The radiator was not moved forward. All drive train components were moved backwards. I wanted the truck to look as original as possible. So no hood extensions. I also was able to include the charge air cooler in front of the radiator. I did have to make a doghouse extension into the cab. It is is fairly invasive. The accelerator pedal is in a somewhat aquward position. The leg cramps go away as the miles roll by. I have about two thousand miles on the truck since complete. I can tow a goose-neck trailer with a WC-63 at 55 miles per hour comfortably. See Tom petroff's pictures or Jay Goods web site for some shots of my truck. It took five years to complete and a lot of money. If you are considering the project be prepared for many evenings of just staring at parts and many trips to the bank.