Man, your car is awesome! I applaud you for doing something a little different.

The engine bay in my truck is not long enough for this Cummins, radiator, intercooler, ect. I spent time thinking of how to make it all fit and I came up with stretching the front a little. Here it is with the frnder tip cut off.

Then I made a filler panel and held it all in place with cleco pins. I love those things!

Then it got tack welded together and the radiator support and grille thrown back on it. I still got some figuring out to do in a few areas but its coming along nicely.

And here is the passenger side.

Dave,

Thanks for the feedback on the Plym. It never ceases to amaze me of the saint-level patience that others have when it comes to carrying out these kind of projects. Either you have a great support network of gear-head friends, a very understanding significant other who does NOT think that you love the vehicle more, and/or have no teenage kids to shuttle from point A to point B and then on to C in the same evening.

Anyway, I seriously applaud the stretching and fabricating that you're doing to make this vehicle a reality. My guess is that (like I did) you keep saying to yourself "It'll be great to drive when it's all done".

Please keep us up to speed on your progress.

Brian

Got a little more done on the stretching today. Here are some pics.

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That thing looks sweet! Keep the updates coming!

Wow, great project. Hopefully this is still moving forward.

I saw Dave last night, then this thread. I had hoped he would respond by now, but I'll bump it for him.
He's been busy with work, room mates, and side projects for others. The truck is sitting, awaiting another burst of forward progress.

Thanks for the interest. As John says, I have a full plate (and then some)! I have been thinking of doing a bbq and have a bunch of people come over and help with the truck for a weekend. It wont be till after SEMA, 3 cars from my work are going. I will post more pics if something happens.

that thing is so sweet thats at the top of my list to build one day instead of buying a new diesel truck for 50 grand, cant wait to see how it turns out, keep up the good work!