Hobert62 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I have a 1963 b-67 with concave cab. It's a 673 non turbo. Was a turbo an option? I found a 250hp 673c from an r model. Will it fit? I'd have to use my bell housing to roll towards the passenger side so it fits in the dog house. will the manifold and turbo clear the hood/ fender? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 There was a B673 that had the 205 hp ENDT673,the manifold was different if I remember right to lower the turbo for clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks that's what I thought from looking and comparing mine to the R. I may have found a the front end from a b-42. Can I switch hood and fenders to my cab and radiator surround? Would that move my cab back far enough to use the R's bell housing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I believe the cab mounts are different on the chassis for the B67 cab, more work than just the nose bolting on I believe Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I believe the cab mounts are different on the chassis for the B67 cab, more work than just the nose bolting on I believeYeah,the front cab mounts on a B with standard length hood were bolted to the front spring hangers. It can be done though,if you can justify all the extra work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks, I didn't even think of the front cab mounts. I looked at rears and didn't even think of the fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Really,if you are going to go to the work of putting on a differnt front end and moving the cab back,you should ditch the concave cab and get a regular cab with more room.,I'd just find a manifold,alot less work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The steering column and the clutch arrangement are different as well.FW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 How rare are the manifolds? Also by moving cab back i think it would give me enough shifter room that I could make a bigger jump seat so my 2 sons could ride with. They are already arguing who's gonna ride with. They are 5&7. My cab is in pretty solid shape. I already have a cut off to ad air ride, better gears, and stretch it out abit. We are going to use it to pull my 28' gooseneck and haul our antique tractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Moving the cab & adding the longer hood was just an idea. I'm gathering parts right now so when I start its all ready to go. Do the 42 & 61 models have the same length noses? My engine runs pretty strong for what it is. But a little more power is always fun in a toy. Edited January 18, 2015 by Hobert62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 yes B42 and B61 same length hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 It sounds like you need another truck. It would be a lot less work and maybe less money to buy a B61/B613 and keep the B67 intact. Or you could get a B42 and repower it. If you are putting a longer hood on, you don't have a B67 anymore. Of course putting a diesel in a B42 makes it not a B42. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I really appreciate the input. Most of what I'm hearing is stuff I already told myself. It just sinks in a little better when you hear it from someone else. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I agree with Mike and Mike... I think you need another truck. they didn't make many B673 factory turbo trucks either so finding that drop down manifold might not be that easy, you might be able to use a manifold from a cabover or cabover firetruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Thanks for the input. This site is full of knowledge and I really enjoy reading the posts. The trailer and tractors weighs around 17,500 so it's not like I'm going to be very heavy. I'm just going to keep my B-67 a 67 and play with it how it is. Some day I may just happen to stumble across a 61 for another toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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