55 IH Cabover build

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Ok been a while but got a bunch done. Did a little work on the rear fenders didn't like the bulky look of them. So I trimmed them down a little.

Then added a little to back of the deck.

I'm pretty happy with the results.

So this weekend I found a sleeper finally was cheap 200$ but needs lots of work in the sense to fit the truck right.

It's a little to wide and tall all at the same time haha.

So on forth with the disassembly.

And more disassembly.

 

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Make a little room in the cab

So after a weekend of trashing we have now narrowed it by 11" and shortened it 13".

Now after chopping up the flares.

So this is where I'm at as I now am sectioning the roof down 6", let the fun times with fiberglass begin.

 

[PG409]

Wow.........what a lot of work !!! Good eye for design too....

 

[Fopar]

What a neat truck. That's what I call thinking outside of the box.

 

[the old trucker]

I know it's not your truck, but it's a nice color combo..

 

[the old trucker]

I think the truck would look alot more in style with bigger rims & tires.

 

[willysguy]

That is one cool project coming together........

 

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So got some more done getting closer little at a time

Started building the skirting for under the sleeper. Also removed and raised the lower step to even out with the frame.

Also got the the sleeper frame all built up.

Time to bust out the louver press punch some holes.

The look so far diggin it.

Next was an access door for the ramps which I haven't made yet haha.

Should be enough room for em also will be a winch in there some day.

List is getting short now got my steering all buttoned up and got my rear line lock in place just have to bleed the brakes. Start laying some mud soon and get some primer on the works.

Parting shot

 

[rustbucket]

Excellent progress and again fantastic project.
Bob

 

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OK thanks for that ..... did you get any pics of the Rodeo steering joints mated together ?

Got something for ya here.

First bit that you have seen already

Second I finally got my other ujoint in there and going back to my other Rodeo box. After than it just connects to the original Caddy steering box though the original steering shaft.

 

[Youngadmirer]

Looking good keep it up.

 

[bullet]

That's going to be a fine piece rolling down the road, and blending the sleeper in is looking some nice.
Thanks for showing me the Rodeo links, that's thinking outside the box.

 

[oldmerc]

That double reverse steering thing you have going there is amazing .

 

[scottinbanff]

Nice.
Cabovers are so cool, my balls get frosty.

 

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Got lots of updates as it's been a while.

So got at this point I got it in primer

Got my side door all done still need to make my ramp supports inside yet though.

Also made some sides for the deck

Then the other week I threw some paint on her.

First delivery with the unit last night.

 

[Youngadmirer]

Congrads, I like it.

 

[skidly37]

Very nice ! I like it .congrats!

 

[bgbdlinc]

....that looks just great...congrats. Now with so many interesting projects cluttering up your yard, you can use that beautiful hauler to deliver all that crap to me....I'll take good care of it......haha

 

[Donnick]

Nice. I like it!