[awhite4557]

Originally Posted by dsraven

sounds like an interesting plan.
is that wood on the floor? that will make it easy for fitting the trans under there
will your latch system work with the one piece window tracks etc in place? there is another thread on here lately where the guy is having some issues with latches, doing the same sort of idea as you have
just looking at the dash, it looks like there are some cracks around the speedo. maybe just paint? anyway, you may want to consider beefing up the dash/firewall a bit, if not already done, because the steering column looks (by the pics) like it is mounted fairly low on the column which leaves a considerable length left to become a big lever on the dash, if you use the wheel as a grab bar to get in or whatever. if you are going with a bigger inline engine you may need to do a bit of firewall work anyway.

looks like it will be a nasty unit when done. people are gonna get outta your way, haha.
keep posting up progress pics, it's good to see what you will come up with

Yes the dash is cracked from the column stressing it. One of the previous owners installed it and it's not braced very well. That is another planned change. When I swap the cummins in, I plan to rework the cab and replace the dash or weld the cracks whichever it requires to fix it. Not sure about the window issues, I haven't started to install them yet. I received them, just haven't had time. The floor is metal but has some laminate wood installed over it. It was there when I bought it as well. I'm scared to look under it.