Fastoys

OK, so I though I post some info on my oddball project. I started with a solid body from a '47 Chevy 2 ton COE (cab over engine). Because I bought only the body I chose a 1500 Silverado for the donor chassis. The donor has the 4.8 and 4L60E. Here's a few pictures to see what I have come up with to this point.







You can see at this point I have located the engine/trans, flipped the intake, mounted the cab and fenders (temporary). I still have a ton of work to do but you get a idea of what direction I'm going.
Rob

sprech

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awesome, can't wait to see what it ends up looking like.

1989GTA

Now that is an interesting project. Signing on to the thread.

M6 Swap

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This is awesome

operatorfailure

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I LOVE cabovers. Are you keeping the patina or painting it?

Fastoys

Paint inside, patina out.

Rob

t_raven

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I want a AD cab over so bad! Got 2 1/2 tons though. Can't wait to see what you do with it

garys 68

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Love it. Keep updating.

Tomhames

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Very cool- how much space is actually under the hood in that thing?
And what was it used for originally ( radiator/battery?)

Fastoys

Much less then you would think, in it's original form the radiator mounts about 6" from the firewall. See the picture, no spacer on the fan. Now it did have some large access panel on the floor for engine service. From what I've read, you basically had a 115 HP heater below your feet. In my case I/ve pushed the engine back around 4 feet. I will end up with a small cover on the bed due to the intake height but I can live with that for now. The biggest thing for me was getting the heat away from my feet. I also ended up with a nice flat floor and firewall.




Rob

DEEDDUDE

Cool Idea. Those COE's look really good with 22.5" wheels cut down to 22" with low profile tires. Subscribed.

OutlawDrifter

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very cool, i've been watching out for one to build a car hauler out of.

i've got a 48 gmc 1.5t that's going to get a detroit 2-stroke diesel here one of these days.

BudRacing

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Very cool project. Are you planning for a wood flatbed?

warpedredneck

you sir rock!
this is an awesome looking project

Fastoys

For the bed I've looked at a few options. I think I'm set on the metal bed with fold down sides in 8.2. What do you guys suggest?

zTimbo

i like 8.2 and would like to know why this project isn't done yet

Fastoys

One word...China.
Rob

BudRacing

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4.1 is cool, but 8.2 looks more easily feasible and will get this thing on the road quicker. You can also use some salvaged wood to maintain the patina'd look.

AnotherWs6

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^^^^^ Agreed

ijimmy

I like number 1