This weekend was a great time to be in the garage. The cold and rain were gone, and I was motivated! I marked the cut line for the tops and floor pans of both cabs with soapstone or tape. I marked the “big window” rear section 9 inches longer than standard so that I could cut it down to 8 inches during the final fit up stage.
Next I welded diagonal bracing side to side and up and down on the inside the “front half” of the cab. I cut holes in the floor so that this bracing would extend to the cab dolly. I welded a small tab to the bottom of the bracing and used it to bolt the bracing to the cab dolly. My thought is by bolting this bracing to the cab dolly, it will prevent distortion when the cuts are made.
I sliced the big window cab through the top and doors and discarded the unneeded parts.
This takes me through mid-day. As always, more to come.
Ricky