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russ4462
 Post subject: cab set-back?
PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 10:15 pm 
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I am considering buying a pre '80 LUV truck. I have made many drawings and would like to move the truck cab toward the rear of the frame...about a foot if possible. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Is it feasable?
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 Post subject: Re: cab set-back?
PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 10:44 pm 
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It's not too bad a job. Here's a pic of one i did several years ago.

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 Post subject: Re: cab set-back?
PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 3:45 pm 
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thanks terry for your response. nice website !
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 Post subject: Re: cab set-back?
PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2008 6:55 pm 
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but then you are also looking at cutting the box or moving that back too and also making the fenders longer :eugeek
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And that's not hard either...

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 Post subject: Re: cab set-back?
PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2008 7:13 pm 
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Yeah, actually it is begining as a frame-off project. the top and rear of the cab will be removed (and moved rearward with channeling over the frame axle hump) windshield shortened 3 inches. no fenders or hood, revised firewall, front dropped i-beam axle with hairpins. shortened step-side bed (no fenders), 10bolt chevy rear, discs, It will be my "t-bucket LUV" or my "LUV bucket" upon completion. I just built a 383 stroker with the new "thumper" cam. lots of work to do but it sure is fun. the only original parts will be the frame, basic cab, dash, steering wheel and seat.
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