TX 1952 L-120 Corps of Engineers


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Post Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:13 am

Re: TX 1952 L-120 Corps of Engineers

We have both still been busy with work, but did manage to test fit the cab one last time and finish strengthening the new mount locations. Metal work is also done on the firewall.

Next up is a small repair to the passenger floor, clutch pedal/master mounting, and then media blasting.

We will be spraying SPI brand epoxy primer and then Upol Raptor liner over it.

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Post Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:24 am

Re: TX 1952 L-120 Corps of Engineers

Great progress; And, Looking forward to seeing that cab on its new frame, as-
It's going to look fantastic with that new stance- and really perform with the new driveline!
Great job.

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Post Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:38 pm

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I must have missed this important bit of information. What engine is going in this truck?
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Post Sun Oct 30, 2016 4:52 pm

Re: TX 1952 L-120 Corps of Engineers

Maybe this would be better answered by the OP, but the thread on 4bt swaps says '95 F250 chassis, '96 Cummins 6bt held with mounts purchased from Autoworld, NV4500 trans and NP271 transfer case.

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Post Sun Nov 06, 2016 1:53 pm

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Dean is spot on with the chassis and powertrain combination.

Sorry for the lack of updates. We ended up making some changes to our air compressor / dryer setup which held things up a bit. Long story but that took two months to get worked out because of damage to components during shipping. That is taken care of but my Dad decided to do a kitchen remodel which is currently occupying the garage. I hope we can get back to working on the truck within the next month or so.

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Post Sat Feb 18, 2017 7:15 pm

Re: TX 1952 L-120 Corps of Engineers

My dad finally finished the house work so we are back at working on the truck. We broke the chassis down and sent it to be media blasted. It came back yesterday so I got some paint on it. We have also begun a small repair to the cab floor and made a plate to mount the 6bt to a standard engine stand. I hope to have the cab floor work done this coming week and will then move on to blasting the firewall and exterior floor pan. Next would be paint and bodywork for those areas.

The axles were dropped off today to be checked out and likely rebuilt. The transmission will be dropped off for a rebuild next week.

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Post Sat Feb 18, 2017 7:56 pm

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I like everything you are doing with and to your truck. You will really like that 6bta/4500/241 combination.
The frame I chose to use is an R150. The seller is delivering it just after noon tomorrow.
I will be using the same power train as you except my engine is a 24 valve. My axles are Ford/Dana 60, 1997 F350 hi-pinion front and E350 rear, both with disc brakes.
I made a mistake when I welded 50 punch-outs in the OEM firewall, I should have done the welding on the inside. The way I did it was more than twice as much work and the finished product was no better.
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Post Sat Feb 18, 2017 8:12 pm

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Your frame looks great!

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Post Sat Feb 18, 2017 8:34 pm

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Thanks Guys.

nikkinutshop it looks like your cab had a few more holes than ours. Most we were able to fill with just the welder and a copper heat sink/backing plate. Maybe 10-15 required plugs. I always weld them from the front as it keep the body filler needed to a minimum. It sounds like you have a really nice project going.

I do wish the frame ended up with a bit less gloss. We have sprayed the Southern Poly epoxy primer in the past but for some reason this time around it was not as matte. Maybe it went on a bit heavier on the frame than on panels because of all the cavities that need filling.

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Post Sat Feb 18, 2017 9:45 pm

Re: TX 1952 L-120 Corps of Engineers

That firewall is on a 1940 Ford and the project is all but finished. The last thing on the build is programing the ECU for a supercharged and EFI Ford Flathead V8.
I/we will following in your wake in the near future. First on the agenda is my son's L110 Shorty with a 4bta and 4X4.
My last build will be our "R" Orrville Crewcab. The 246" frame for this build is being delivered tomorrow.
I will continue to watch your build.
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