11 Cab F8 - Change of Plans

[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.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Good to see your progress, Neil!

I also like watching your YouTube channel Tipperary Armouries
https://www.youtube.com/@TipperaryArmouries

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Gord / Neil

Do you need a different manifold for the right side.....earlier production......???

Begs to be asked will earlier production manifold fit older blocks>>>.

I am guessing you need a RH side manifold that connects to the under pipe that as the outlet closer towards the front????? small chance I may have one.....

Let me know if I can help........?

[Yeo.NT]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Hi Gord / Neil

Do you need a different manifold for the right side.....earlier production......???

Begs to be asked will earlier production manifold fit older blocks>>>.

I am guessing you need a RH side manifold that connects to the under pipe that as the outlet closer towards the front????? small chance I may have one.....

Let me know if I can help........?

Yes, I do require said manifold. We will have to set up a time for me to visit maybe next weekend