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I had the opposite happen one time. I stabbed the tranny so quick and easy. I just aimed, pushed and boom! It went all the way home with zero resistance. I was so blustered. That never happens. All I could think of as to why it went so well was that I forgot to install the disc and or pilot...

Congrats! You must be stoked! Keep us supplied with photos and stories regarding the process of getting it going. We are a visual group! Rick

Welcome from Costa Rica, via Marion (next to Wareham), where I pass the summers. So, got your eyes on your own OD yet?? Come join the madness! Rick

Wow, that's gonna be a awesome space in that stretch cab! I've never scratch built a frame but..... Why would you not first fit the drive train and at least the front suspension before hacking the body? That way your cab could be trimmed and fitted as necessary. It would be a drag to fit the...

Thanks guys. I'll be near my vehicles in a few weeks. In the meantime I'll order some wire and connectors to create those two circuits. Another question: is there a sexy way to create a dual connection at the brake light switch? I'd like to avoid cutting or splicing the existing brake signal...

Where is the truck being exported to? Generally the 939 with no arms nor armor is controlled but not restricted, so yes it an be exported. I have done a few to Costa Rica. Send me a PM if you would like more details. Rick

I expect it has Rockwells? Yes, please do post up. Rick

I had the same thought when the OP mentioned the Ford frame was wider. The next consideration is the height of the big ole inline six. Rick

If those shackles on the ends of the heavy are the same pin size as the medium, (to me they appear to be), I'd say just go with the medium. Rick

Wow! What a great looking interior on the trailer. Is the tractor gussied up as well? Rick

I think I'll try that trick. Problem is I don't play poker and have not worked on my ability to hide my "signals" . Rick

Well done! That is a awesome looking combo! I wonder if anyone has set an AC unit on that second shelf on the trailer and plumbed it forward to the cab? Rick

The last two clamp samples are what I was mentioning. They look to be easily made of plate steel and hinge rod. They are certainly robust! That is what I'd make as mounting solution and fun small project! Thanks fellas! Rick

I was commenting on an attribute of the human condition, not advocating for others to skirt the law. But I did not make a distinction in my post, so I accept and will heed the warning. Rick

Was that you I saw running on McIntosh Road, doing curls with a bar in each hand? Rick

Thank you. I'm not the only one. Rick

I too remember a fellow who fabricated a set of beutific brackets for the front of his deuce. The brackets were double half circles that hinged like a clam shell. He had a winch truck and mounted them above the fairlead. But the same could be set up for a WO/W truck. Fat chance I'd find that...

Ditto. Human resourcefulness never ceases. Where there is a will, there is a way. rick

20 minutes of honing on a cylinder sounds excessive. But I'd do as you are doing and give them a try. x2 on the bearing preload. On used bearings I set them at zero lash without worries or issues. Rick

Jonathon, By reading your replies, it occurs to me that you may have already inspected the trailer plug and found a wire entering the trailer plug at position "k"? If so, please let me know what you find when you do that trace. Saturn Surplus has a variety of breakers for the purpose of...