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so i have been having trouble with my automatic in my crewcab long bed diesel pickup. i picked up a parts truck that got up close and personal with a moose at 75mph. the parts truck is also a crewcab, but it has a manual, turbo, and cruise control all of which i always wished mine had. soo, i am going to make the two into one, and i have decided to take the two crewcabs and make one triple cab pickup. i am thinking of shortening the bed to account  for the longer cab without having to modify the frame. anyone done anything like this before?Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:I have seen them on the internet, never in person though. Check out alton truck manufacturing they have built a bunch of them. http://main.altonco.com/index.htmlCain's Mechanical LLC Southwick, MAwww.cainsmechanical.comRig:-2006 Chevy 2500 utility body-Lincoln Ranger 10-Miller Spectrum -Tons of hand and power toolsAWS D1.2 Structural Steel Certification
Reply:Originally Posted by kb1ftxI have seen them on the internet, never in person though. Check out alton truck manufacturing they have built a bunch of them. http://main.altonco.com/index.html
Reply:There's a guy on one of the powerstroke forums who did it himself. I can't remember which forum, dieselstop or maybe powerstroke nation. He showed pictures.It is red and seems like it was about 2 months ago he posted it. He said the hardest part was the roof, I think he said one roof has ribs for strength and the other trucks roof was smooth so he had to blend them somehow. It actually looks pretty nice, I just can't find the post nowIs yours a Ford?Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:Here it is:http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/95...enger-4x4.htmlMiller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:both of mine have rippled roofs. i am thinking of cutting the rear cab in the middle of the front door, and the front cab in the middle of the rear door. the bed will end up something like a sporttrac's bed, stopping right in front of the wheel well. i like that fellows superduty,Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
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Reply:so i finally got started on this project, monday i stripped the first truck, tuesday i cut up the frame to make a utility trailer, and today i stripped the second truck. both cabs are now sitting in the shop for me to cut up tomorrow, and hopefully weld up by friday afternoon.first pic is the stripped cab of the good truck, second pic is the totaled truck before getting stripped Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:if i can do this correctly this is a shot of a 6 door dodge my sone got 1 night while we were out on a call here in the wonderful I.E. of so cal
Reply:wow, six door megacab with a full shortbed, that is a lot of truck. i am cutting my bed down to 5 feet so i don't lengthen an already long wheelbase.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:My neighbors bud has a Chevy late 80s 6 door that comes around from time to time... If I see it again I'll see if I can get snap.Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:There used to be a 6 door chevy long box up here that I would see once in a while. Pretty much looked like a suburban with an 8ft truck box on it. Never quite figured out how he managed to park it in town though
Reply:Turk I am glad to see that the yards in Chugiak still look the same as when I worked out there.  is that Birchwood Loop by chance?
Reply:Get yourself over to ford-trucks.com.  The IDI guys over there would love this project and would like to see the turbo install.  The amount of knowledge about these trucks over there is amazing.
Reply:there is a guy around town here with a 6 door early 80's suburban.  Sorry, no pictures though,
Reply:Cool project. But why? Buy a mini van and have a TRUCK. Just sayin.Tim Beeker.
Reply:akpolaris- i am over on settlers dr. across the highway and the next exit from birchwood loop.tnjind- i don't know of many minivans that can tow a 30 foot trailer with snowmachines or fourwheelers and the whole crew to ride them.here is cab 1 cut up.here is cab 2 cut up.and slid into place, hopefully welded up tomorrow. Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:Is that headed up towards Peters Gate subdivision.  It has been a long time.  I drove a truck for Kenai Supply when they had their yard on N Birchwood Loop back in the early/mid 80's
Reply:Originally Posted by kb1ftxI have seen them on the internet, never in person though. Check out alton truck manufacturing they have built a bunch of them. http://main.altonco.com/index.html
Reply:About the only concern I have is relocating the filler for the front tank ...I have been there, done that ... I have taken the scars and left the smiles to prove it ...  U.S. Marine extraordinaire ...Wars fought, tigers tamed, revolutions started, bars emptied, alligators castrated ...
Reply:Originally Posted by turkakpolaris- i am over on settlers dr. across the highway and the next exit from birchwood loop.tnjind- i don't know of many minivans that can tow a 30 foot trailer with snowmachines or fourwheelers and the whole crew to ride them.here is cab 1 cut up.here is cab 2 cut up.and slid into place, hopefully welded up tomorrow.
Reply:jinx, i am actually planning on taking the spare side tank from the stripped truck and add it under the truck, then replace the rear tank with a larger capacity tank, then situate all three filler necks in one enlarged fuel door behind the rear axle. total fuel capacity should be between 80 and 100 gallons under the truck.here is the cab trimmed up.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:wow that's a lot of work. looking good.I spy  3 milwaukee toolsPound to fit, paint to match
Reply:This is a cool project. Interesting.Tim Beeker.
Reply:as my sig says, milwaukee all the way!!Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power toolsToo cool turk.  Gonna be fun watching this project come together.  Very impressive to say the least.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:This is fascinating.Turk, how do you decide where you want to cut the cabs?  How did you measure to ensure you matched the cut on the second cab - ensuring the 2nd (or middle) pair of door openings are square and sized to accept the CC doors?Subscribing to this thread..."These instructions are at our present level ofknowledge. Legal requirements do not exist.Technical issues subject to change."_________________________________________Lincoln MIG PAK 180Lincoln AC-225
Reply:Very cool, Ill be watching this build.You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. Albert Einstein
Reply:Very Cool Build
Reply:akpolaris- i don't know where the peters gate subdivision is.as far as cut placement, 35 5/16 inches needs to be added to accommodate the extra door. the floor had a set of lines that match up well 25 inches from the rear of the cab, and 35 5/16 inches in front of that have the same profile. as far as the roof, i think i went 32 inches and 35 5/16 inches in front.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:got most of the welding done today, probably doesn't look too different than the last pic, but it has better than 12 hours more work into it.thank you for all the compliments.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:Looking good.Lincoln Promig 180
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Reply:so when i went back to the shop this morning, the seam was terribly warped. i must have welded too fast. so i took a slice of the roof from one of the other cab parts and welded it across the seam.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
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Reply:That is going to be one really cool truck. Nice work."The most important thing about the job is getting the job done"
Reply:Keep those pics coming. This is awesome.
Reply:I have been a bit sidetracked for the summer, but got back on the truck the other day. after a brake job it is driveable, I am making a crossmember to put at the back of the frame, tuesday the material should arrive to make the 7' square dumping aluminum flatbed.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:sexy truck, I hope to see it on the Glenn soon!
Reply:is that dump bed going to be big enough to throw two sleds on if need be?There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Very CoolBruce DeLaetHeavy Equipment Mechanic and Welder1948 SA-200 short hood1949 LincWelder 1801963 SA-200 red faceMiller S-32-P
Reply:thor- that is the plan, they will probably have to go on at opposite directions though.the body lift to mqke the cab fit the frame without modification is pretty screwy. as you can see 4" at the back of the cab, it sits on the original rubber bumpers in the middle, 2"at the front of the cab, and 1" at the grill.I sure am stoked to get it on the road.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:Looks like you are well on your way toward Red-Neck Limo Glory.Going to patch the other truck together with a single cab and an 11' bed?
Reply:lol, that would be pretty funy, but no, I made a pickup bed trailer.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:ok, now I'm confused. How is it that you're lifting 1" at the grill, 2" at the front, and 4" at the back but the middle is still on the stock mounts, and it's level in comparison to the frame? Progression would indicate that the middle should be at 3" and the cab would be pointed down on the frame. I'm sure that the combination of the cab mounts, frame height changes, etc all contribute to this, but it still sounds wonky.What are you using for the lift? the picture kinda looks like a 4x4 post, but I'm certain that can't be it.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:4x4 square tube, the variation is because of variances in the level of the cab floor, and the frame height.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:I thought about the Redneck Limo name about the same time Groo posted it, but was on the road and couldn't post it. I did however think about, in staying with the Redneck Limo theme would be to install the center seat facing to the rear seat like other stretch limo seat arrangements. This would allow for a removable table of some sort between them. The back seat riders could eat, play cards or something on the trip. It would definately increase legroom for them. If the seats could be made to fold down it may also serve as a sleeping area if needed.
Reply:nice job, looks great !
Reply:This might be a bit more involved than you would want to build but I had a flash of an idea about getting the snowmobiles onto the back of the truck.  When I used to install dbs systems the van I used had a dual ladder rack on it and the passenger side had a swing out and down assembly that used a lever and minor shock set up for raising and lowering ladders up to 40ft collapsed size.   If you built a split bed with drop down sides that would slide out and drop down on the side of the truck that would raise and lower by a hydraulic ram for each side that would let you carry the snomows and other heavy freight more easily.  I bet you could probably modify a couple of box truck life gates to mount on the frame on each side to act as bed sides.  Put a single plate for the bed and add on metal casters into the bed to move freight left or right to the modified lift gates which you could put rollers into as well  and put bump stops at the end so that freight wont fly off.Welding Supervisor Department of Corrections.
Reply:that would be pretty intensive Big65, I had thought about making the flatbed a hydraulic sled bed like thisjust thought a tiltbed would be more stable.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools