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Trikebent · 10-03-2018, 10:01 PM

OK update time.
I have leaned what the differences are between a 40 and 41 cab. I have a 40 cab and I believe the rest is 41-46.
40 cab has:
No Clutchhead screws
Bolt in back window
Front fenders do not bolt to cab sides
Firewall is 1.5 inches closer to the back of the cab
The removable floor pan is 1.5" shorter as well
Windows do not have a frame around the glass

To marry a 40 cab to 41-46 front sheet metal I need to:
Extend the firewall to Core support brace by 1.5"
Extend the inner fender 1.5: back to the firewall
Drill Inner fender mounting holes in the firewalls
Drill matching holes in side of cab to bolt fender to cab
Mount the rear hood latch 1.5" forward of the current firewall or extend the latch rod 1.5" back.

10-03-2018, 10:01 PM	#28
Trikebent Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 25	Re: Trikebent's 40/46 Project OK update time. I have leaned what the differences are between a 40 and 41 cab. I have a 40 cab and I believe the rest is 41-46. 40 cab has: No Clutchhead screws Bolt in back window Front fenders do not bolt to cab sides Firewall is 1.5 inches closer to the back of the cab The removable floor pan is 1.5" shorter as well Windows do not have a frame around the glass To marry a 40 cab to 41-46 front sheet metal I need to: Extend the firewall to Core support brace by 1.5" Extend the inner fender 1.5: back to the firewall Drill Inner fender mounting holes in the firewalls Drill matching holes in side of cab to bolt fender to cab Mount the rear hood latch 1.5" forward of the current firewall or extend the latch rod 1.5" back. __________________ Simple is better, except when complicated is really cool.