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Hey guys, been a while since I've been on here. I tried searching the forums for this information but I didn't see much. Forgive me if I missed a huge thread on this same thing and my questions are redundant.
Finally getting around to putting the 91 D250 cab on my sister's 89 W350 chassis. The W350 cab is manual everything, rusted out completely. The 91 roof looked good when we got it 2 years ago but starting to rust now. However, its still 100% better than the cab on the truck now.
Questions:
1) I know the 91's were intercooled and the 89's were not so there will be some finessing required to get the radiator for the 89 in the 91 cab. I'm thinking about intercooling it. Worth the trouble? What am I getting into? Will any of the 2nd gen 24v parts work for it? I have an extra intercooler laying around and some other things. If not, who sells a good but reasonable kit?
2) Cab mounts, where are you guys getting these? I have found them listed online but all are out of stock. I work at a shop, the Napa we deal with couldn't find any listings so I gave them to him hoping he can match them up with some universals maybe.
3) Tranny Tunnels- I've read that some of the 2wd bodies had shallower tranny tunnels than the 4wd bodies but not all, anyone ever ran into this issue? I know we're going to have to cut a hole for the shifter, that's no big deal but it would suck if I have to cut the tunnel out of the 89 and have someone weld it into the 91. Could I avoid that with a simple body lift? (even though I kinda hate that idea.)
4) The 91 cab came with a/c the 89 did not. I'm thinking about putting a/c in this thing. Any of you have experience with that? Any kits out there?
5) The 89 is virtually a convertible at this point. When we got the 91 it looked pretty good but is now rusting on the roof as well (big surprise lol.) You guys have any tips for handling that? I'm prepared to pay a body shop to fix it although I know that will not be cheap. I've also seen places online that sell new roof panels both exterior and interior for about $300. How have you guys dealt with the never ending roof rust over the years? Good cabs for these are few and far between. At least there's enough left on this one to work with lol.
I would greatly appreciate any other tips or tricks you guys have or any warnings even. I know the truck isn't worth the trouble and the money we're going to be spending here but it was my father's. He gave it to me as my first truck, it was sold to someone, bought back by my godfather and is now my sister's. Kind of sentimental. I don't know why I get so attached to old rusty chit, its a mental disorder. I'd be better off if I just dumped my money into shoes and purses at this point:nail: lol.
I'm sure I'll be posting more stupid questions as this process continues.
Finally getting around to putting the 91 D250 cab on my sister's 89 W350 chassis. The W350 cab is manual everything, rusted out completely. The 91 roof looked good when we got it 2 years ago but starting to rust now. However, its still 100% better than the cab on the truck now.
Questions:
1) I know the 91's were intercooled and the 89's were not so there will be some finessing required to get the radiator for the 89 in the 91 cab. I'm thinking about intercooling it. Worth the trouble? What am I getting into? Will any of the 2nd gen 24v parts work for it? I have an extra intercooler laying around and some other things. If not, who sells a good but reasonable kit?
2) Cab mounts, where are you guys getting these? I have found them listed online but all are out of stock. I work at a shop, the Napa we deal with couldn't find any listings so I gave them to him hoping he can match them up with some universals maybe.
3) Tranny Tunnels- I've read that some of the 2wd bodies had shallower tranny tunnels than the 4wd bodies but not all, anyone ever ran into this issue? I know we're going to have to cut a hole for the shifter, that's no big deal but it would suck if I have to cut the tunnel out of the 89 and have someone weld it into the 91. Could I avoid that with a simple body lift? (even though I kinda hate that idea.)
4) The 91 cab came with a/c the 89 did not. I'm thinking about putting a/c in this thing. Any of you have experience with that? Any kits out there?
5) The 89 is virtually a convertible at this point. When we got the 91 it looked pretty good but is now rusting on the roof as well (big surprise lol.) You guys have any tips for handling that? I'm prepared to pay a body shop to fix it although I know that will not be cheap. I've also seen places online that sell new roof panels both exterior and interior for about $300. How have you guys dealt with the never ending roof rust over the years? Good cabs for these are few and far between. At least there's enough left on this one to work with lol.
I would greatly appreciate any other tips or tricks you guys have or any warnings even. I know the truck isn't worth the trouble and the money we're going to be spending here but it was my father's. He gave it to me as my first truck, it was sold to someone, bought back by my godfather and is now my sister's. Kind of sentimental. I don't know why I get so attached to old rusty chit, its a mental disorder. I'd be better off if I just dumped my money into shoes and purses at this point:nail: lol.
I'm sure I'll be posting more stupid questions as this process continues.