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Originally Posted by OrrieG
If all you need is the cab, look at big trucks of the same era. Usually the farmers stored them in the barn during winter so they were in better shape. Because of the tall tires and wheel, if sitting outside they are less likely to drop into the dirt and cause rusting. Plus you might need the bigger front fenders for your conversion.
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My Father-in-Law actually has two grain trucks from the same era but if I use one of the cabs, he gets to drive it. That is what he tells me all the time plus one of them has sentimental value so I am going to redo it for him. He already drives my 81 Chevy longbed for the farm. He takes care of it since it use to be his truck. I do have a junkyard behind their place that has a handful of AD trucks, mostly 3600 and above. When I finally get home, I will look and see if he can give me a fair price on one. Also, a lot of the farmers in my area are still using their trucks or have already given them to the junkyard in town.