Jared wrote:I measured mine across the tires and came up with 73".
I don't think it's a good idea to move wheels/tires out if you're going to haul much weight with it. It puts a lot more stress on the wheel bearings, spindles and king pins. I haven't seen any wheels that have that sort of backspacing. Doesn't mean they aren't out there; I just haven't seen 'em. It would probably be a custom job if you can find anyone willing to make that sort of modification. There are shops that cut out your old centers from tube-type wheels and weld them into newer tubeless wheels. They might be your best bet but since it's using the wheel in a way it wasn't designed to they might not do it.
They're your fenders, you do what you want with them. But if you're chopping up fenders, I've got some 160 fenders that are good in that area you're cutting out. I'd be willing to swap if you can wait until summer.
Yeah I have looked into it a bit and actually those axles are cast steel and can be cut, welded and modified. Thus my plan now is cut the axle in the middle and add a section from another axle I have, then do what they call filling by plating in the center so it is flush with the rest. This way the joints will be plated over on two sides. Please note I plan on prepping and tacking and then having a certified welder weld it up, I take no chances when it comes to safety. Before I did not realize that could be done safely but apparently it is common practice.
Pretty sure I do want to do that frame swap and no I doubt the truck would see a lot of heavy use. I had plans to use the truck for a business venture at one point with a large cube box on it but that didn't play out so now I just want a 12 ft wooden flat deck on it and use it to haul the odd thing. I have lots of memories of those cabovers from when I was very young so that is mostly why I want it and love the idea of throwing an old IHC frame under it.
As for the fenders, yes all I need is that back edge with the flange that bolts up to the truck. Also it will probably be mid summer before I get working on my L 110 so if you have junky fenders and that area is still solid we could certainly make a deal. Well on the subject of parts do you know where I might find 2 hub caps for my L 110? If you could round up a couple in restorable condition I would trade you the clean fenders for them and the rough fenders...