Newbie with lots of questions.

[Dave72dt]

You may want to look at the larger trucks for front sheet metal> I believe they're a couple inches longer than the pickup models and will have flares on the fenders that would help with the wider track width you'll end up with on the full size chassis. Big block or diesel, any brand, extended cab or standard with full 8 foot box should work nicely or even a route truck van if all you want is the chassis.

Mark's TODD project has some similar aspects to it that you may want to check out.

[ggdad1951]

I KNOW you can fit a 6bt under the standard hood...i'ts been done 2 times that I know of.  Just VERY tight!

[Captain_Awesome]

Any way of getting me in contact with those who have done the 6bt? That was original plan but from my measurements I couldn't see how it would work.

[ggdad1951]

Let me find the contacts tomorrow

[ggdad1951]

guy on facebook by the name of Brian Massingale is one.

 

another FB guy Branodn Miller

 

then this guy, last Iknew the number on the side was still good:

[ruff1148kr]

WOW thats a nice looking tow truck

[NiftyFifty]

http://www.johnnylawmotors.com/catalog/power-electrical-systems/power-accessories/power-window-kits/AUTPW55033/flat-power-window-kit-with-3-switches?refid=5153&utm_source=MailingList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2016-06+-+MS+-+AutoLoc+Exclusive+Offers

Option for universal power windows. I ordered lots from Johnny Laws, good to deal with

[48Dodger]

Yah "ruff1148r"......what I remember, the front end sheet metal, its all bolted together on the inside.

 

It looks vintage correct (like the butterfly hood), but it all tilts forward, hinged behind the front bumper.....  

 

Wonder if Mark saved that pic too. 

 

48D

[ggdad1951]

Yah "ruff1148r"......what I remember, the front end sheet metal, its all bolted together on the inside.

 

It looks vintage correct (like the butterfly hood), but it all tilts forward, hinged behind the front bumper.....  

 

Wonder if Mark saved that pic too. 

 

48D

 

of course I did!  I even talked to the guy a few years back.  Still planning on visiting the truck (if it's still around).