Yah I noticed that once the pic was blown up on here. Couldn't see that in the little tiny cell phone pic.
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"The Raped Grape" turning wilted raisin... ***crash update,pics start post 600***
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Yah I noticed that once the pic was blown up on here. Couldn't see that in the little tiny cell phone pic.
You'd be silly not to.
Martin
Martin
Take it from me, there's A LOT more to a cab swap than 4 body mount bolts. Things tend to snowball when a truck comes that far apart. 
My thoughts.
Take it from me, there's A LOT more to a cab swap than 4 body mount bolts. Things tend to snowball when a truck comes that far apart.
There's no wiring, linkages, or even a tranny in it now. And we already replaced all the body mounts so the bolts will be easy.
So I disagree with you
The snowballing however, I'm sure will happen.
Do it!
Yah there really isnt much keeping me from removing my entire front clip and cab right now. Body mounts, steering shaft, and brake lines is all which is one reason this cab swap is very appealing to me. My thinking is well you've gone this far, my as well swap a cab out. I know in the end its want im going to want. I also know how much more work its gonna make for me this winter
Right now im planning on buying it. Its 3 hours one way from me so its not like I can just go look at it. Also the guy originally told me everything is in great shape said core support had one little rust spot and that was it. Now the more questions I ask him the more back pedaling he seems to keep doing so idk worst case scenario I spend 6 hours driving this weekend for the scenery.
He is going to send more detailed pics tonight he said so we shall see.
And yes if I buy it, ita surely going to become a snowball.
Right now im planning on buying it. Its 3 hours one way from me so its not like I can just go look at it. Also the guy originally told me everything is in great shape said core support had one little rust spot and that was it. Now the more questions I ask him the more back pedaling he seems to keep doing so idk worst case scenario I spend 6 hours driving this weekend for the scenery.
He is going to send more detailed pics tonight he said so we shall see.
And yes if I buy it, ita surely going to become a snowball.
Yah there really isnt much keeping me from removing my entire front clip and cab right now. Body mounts, steering shaft, and brake lines is all which is one reason this cab swap is very appealing to me. My thinking is well you've gone this far, my as well swap a cab out. I know in the end its want im going to want. I also know how much more work its gonna make for me this winter
Right now im planning on buying it. Its 3 hours one way from me so its not like I can just go look at it. Also the guy originally told me everything is in great shape said core support had one little rust spot and that was it. Now the more questions I ask him the more back pedaling he seems to keep doing so idk worst case scenario I spend 6 hours driving this weekend for the scenery.
He is going to send more detailed pics tonight he said so we shall see.
And yes if I buy it, ita surely going to become a snowball.
"Might as well" effect
Yah those are dangerous words. And usually expensive ones too.
454Sub
5/8 ton status
I swapped to a 2wd cab on my Burb when I did it. Biggest reason I left the 2wd trans tunnel is with a 3in body lift like we have, usually the holes for the shifter dont work without cutting them bigger, so I cut the 2wd floor and the factory covers fit and it looked factory vs having to enlarge the holes and such and it look hacked up underneath.
My Burb took 1 day and 4 guys to swap, plus had it running and driving that night. For me it was a simple body mount unbolt and lift. All the wires stayed with the body and simply dropped on the frame and were tied down like stock. Be very careful not to pinch any wires on anything. And I also swapped mine in 1 piece, didnt remove fenders, radiator, hood or anything.
My Burb took 1 day and 4 guys to swap, plus had it running and driving that night. For me it was a simple body mount unbolt and lift. All the wires stayed with the body and simply dropped on the frame and were tied down like stock. Be very careful not to pinch any wires on anything. And I also swapped mine in 1 piece, didnt remove fenders, radiator, hood or anything.
That is very good to know. I never would of thought about that but that would be nice to not have the huge hole in the floor.
454Sub
5/8 ton status
Another thing I thought of, while the body is off and hanging up in the air, its a GREAT time to undercoat it. I know you guys have salt up there worse than us, so you guys know all about cancer. I did mine and I dont have a single new spot of rust. I also sloppily redo it once a year in the winter when it is down for new stuff.
73redblaze
1/2 ton status
Awesome build, subscribed
Thanks 
454sub I def plan on it. This truck won't see winters anyways, but if I buy the cab and do the swap before the cab goes on it will be getting stripped down, blasted, repainted, and underneath and floor bed lined.
On the cab note last time I talked with the guy he said he would take more pics of it for me. That was 2 days ago, texted him earlier today still no response. So idk anymore what's gonna happen. Who knows maybe his phone broke or something
hopefully he gets in touch soon. Or he sold it already and just doesn't want to deal with me.
454sub I def plan on it. This truck won't see winters anyways, but if I buy the cab and do the swap before the cab goes on it will be getting stripped down, blasted, repainted, and underneath and floor bed lined.
On the cab note last time I talked with the guy he said he would take more pics of it for me. That was 2 days ago, texted him earlier today still no response. So idk anymore what's gonna happen. Who knows maybe his phone broke or something
hopefully he gets in touch soon. Or he sold it already and just doesn't want to deal with me.
Just ordered a pitman arm to finish up the cross over and then I also just ordered everything for my hydro assist
I'm following KidjetHro's cheap hydro assist. My bill was $148.25 for ram two hoses and my fittings. I plan on tapping my box myself and then also plan on doing the couple mods to the pump. Drill out Oriphis, and stretch out spring.
He seemed to have good luck with it all and liked the outcome so I figured I'll try it out. I figure down the road the pump mods may not be a long term thing and I may need to look into an aftermarket pump.
Here is a link the kidjethro's thread
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159921&highlight=Hydro+assist+cheap
I'm following KidjetHro's cheap hydro assist. My bill was $148.25 for ram two hoses and my fittings. I plan on tapping my box myself and then also plan on doing the couple mods to the pump. Drill out Oriphis, and stretch out spring.
He seemed to have good luck with it all and liked the outcome so I figured I'll try it out. I figure down the road the pump mods may not be a long term thing and I may need to look into an aftermarket pump.
Here is a link the kidjethro's thread
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159921&highlight=Hydro+assist+cheap
Just ordered a pitman arm to finish up the cross over and then I also just ordered everything for my hydro assist
I'm following KidjetHro's cheap hydro assist. My bill was $148.25 for ram two hoses and my fittings. I plan on tapping my box myself and then also plan on doing the couple mods to the pump. Drill out Oriphis, and stretch out spring.
He seemed to have good luck with it all and liked the outcome so I figured I'll try it out. I figure down the road the pump mods may not be a long term thing and I may need to look into an aftermarket pump.
Here is a link the kidjethro's thread
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159921&highlight=Hydro+assist+cheap
Curios about this, will you do a mini right up? I know kidjethro has one but curious for the dummies.
Just ordered a pitman arm to finish up the cross over and then I also just ordered everything for my hydro assist
I'm following KidjetHro's cheap hydro assist. My bill was $148.25 for ram two hoses and my fittings. I plan on tapping my box myself and then also plan on doing the couple mods to the pump. Drill out Oriphis, and stretch out spring.
He seemed to have good luck with it all and liked the outcome so I figured I'll try it out. I figure down the road the pump mods may not be a long term thing and I may need to look into an aftermarket pump.
Here is a link the kidjethro's thread
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159921&highlight=Hydro+assist+cheap
I didn't do the pump mods and my hydro works quite well. Try to extend your reservoir capacity, and use a pump from a hydroboost truck and you will be fine.
And a cooler is almost a must!
Those are the two things I haven't figured out what I want to do yet is the cooler and then the extra fluid capacity. I wanted to get this stuff ordered tho so I can at least get the ram mounted up with brackets welded on and then the box tapped and plumbed. Really I need to get this thing wired back up and the tranny done so it is running and driving so I will be able to test it out.
The work just keeps pilin up
The work just keeps pilin up
Well currently I'm waiting on parts and didn't have a ton of stuff do to. So I decided I wanted to beef up my frame a bit so I'm starting to box my frame up and build some crossmembers for it. This is what I got done today. I'll pick away at it a little here a little there. Mainly when I'm waiting for parts and have free time I'll spend it boxing the frame in.
