11 Cab F8 - Change of Plans

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Yeo.NT

I believe Serial Numbers were separate between ford/Chevy.

Ah excellent. Nothing like having a original tub ! David Pope ( RIP) found a couple of original tubs, he also had the original canvas frame. Does anyone know where his collection went to ? http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...t=Andre&page=5

[Gordon Yeo]

When Neil gets home we can dig out some CMP box projects and post some pictures. He will be along here soon and he is the computer picture guy.

Gord

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

David Pope ( RIP) found a couple of original tubs, he also had the original canvas frame. Does anyone know where his collection went to ? http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...t=Andre&page=5

See this thread dating back to 2019: Estate Sale for member cletrac

[Yeo.NT]

Here is the progress we have made over the last 2 weeks. There were a few set backs with making replacement parts fit properly, but with what has been accomplished I am pleased. From the frame on the rotisserie, rebuilding the suspension and the entire brake system. Sitting on the axles, it's almost ready to install the Engine & Transmission.

The main hoop is only sitting in place to reference where brackets go and planning ahead to cab floor wood supports. More to follow

[Bob Carriere]

...... when everything is new or freshly painted and clean......

Nice work......

[Mike K]

That is a well organized and clean workshop !

Looks like Ford did a better job with the cab arch bars. The Cab 11 Chev. arch bars have a built-in misalignment PROBLEM, the GM factory arch bar jig must have been at fault. The drivers side is where the problem IS APPARENT.. Everything that bolts to the bar will not align up , a good amount of fettling is needed, you can see evidence of where the factory or somebody else has tried to improvise and do a quick 'fix', hammer marks are seen on the inner panel.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Excellent to see you guys are tackling the F8! and I agree with Mike.....a nice and roomy workshop is a blessing.

a good amount of fettling is needed, you can see evidence of where the factory or somebody else has tried to improvise and do a quick 'fix', hammer marks are seen on the inner panel.
11-01-24 18:24

My C8 even had some steel "shims" under some of the mounting points of the arch bars.

[Yeo.NT]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

That is a well organized and clean workshop !

Looks like Ford did a better job with the cab arch bars. The Cab 11 Chev. arch bars have a built-in misalignment PROBLEM, the GM factory arch bar jig must have been at fault. The drivers side is where the problem IS APPARENT.. Everything that bolts to the bar will not align up , a good amount of fettling is needed, you can see evidence of where the factory or somebody else has tried to improvise and do a quick 'fix', hammer marks are seen on the inner panel.

There is alignment issues with the Arch Bar, there are extra holes drilled and oblong one as well. This will be a “loosely bolt” it together until all panels are on

[Yeo.NT]

Moving forward at a walking pace, buts its progress!

I have the engine and transmission sitting in the chassis and of course there was some issues. I had to Frankenstien 2 transmission into one and it was a mad thrash to get it done in a day, I didn't get pictures.

Now that the engine is installed, its time to find out the clearance issues i'll have to deal with. As I am using the 1950s engine, the throttle and exhaust are my biggest issue so far. The right hand manifold/downpipe location will interfere with the clutch pedal, this will require the 1940s manifold or aftermarket performance headers to create the needed clearance.