RE: [ihc] COE 4x4 Loadstars

["John M. Adams" <jma@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Joel, I'm really starting to like this idea. That style of cab would
certainly fit better with the home made "cabin" I'm thinking of building. It
will definitely be function over style, and I'd prefer the whole thing be
simple and angular rather than just the back half. The price is certainly
right. I wish I had one in front of me to look at and measure for fitment,
etc... Anyone on-list ever done something like this? I guess the main
modifications would be steering and shift linkages, and seating. Am I
overlooking anything major (besides storage and work space...)?

Thanks,

John A.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joel Furtek [mailto:heelsroll@domain.elided]
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 1:31 PM
> To: John M. Adams
> Cc: Rocky Lear; ihc-digest@domain.elided
> Subject: RE: [ihc] COE 4x4 Loadstars
>
>
> John,
> Have you considered taking a good running IH chassis, like a 1310
> 4x4, and placing a cab-forward body on it?  I've watched on
> govliquidation.com as a bunch of Mark 48 cabs has gone for
> peanuts, like $35 each.  Pretty aggressive looking, and you can't
> beat the price.
> This one's beat up, but you can get the point:
> <http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=484605>
> For what it's worth.
> Best,
> Joel