1974 d300 dually cummins/4x4 conversion completed!

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Jun 14, 2013 | 12:28 AM

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BDdiesel

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From: maple ridge BC canada

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Originally Posted by jimbo486

Well, you've already (probably) cut a hole for the light in the rear of the bed itself but I suppose you could always weld it up if you decide to put some in the fenders.

I personally like them in the fenders because they designate the true overall width of the truck for other drivers. Even though, they probably don't pay that much attention anyhow

. And, in most states, would be legal that way.

The box light is factory. No holes cut.

Jun 14, 2013 | 06:31 AM

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nice job.tell me how you did the front clip.did you use the whole 74 front clip? did it bolt on? or was there a lot of fabrication? you kept the 93 cab correct?

Jun 14, 2013 | 01:03 PM

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it's half and half. the outside ends are from the 74 for the headlights and the middle holding the rad and intercooler ac ect is 93

Jun 14, 2013 | 01:53 PM

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how about inner fenders?

Jun 14, 2013 | 06:08 PM

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No Need to slam it.. It wasnt a 350 to begin with, and to my knowledge they didnt make a 1974 dually 4x4? This is a conversion and totally custom, which would make it a custom d300. Makes no sence putting 93 350 badges on it. the body is all 74 except for the cab and chassis.

I don't think anybody is slamming your truck, its obviously very sweet. we are just trying to figure out what's going on, which is confusing due to what appears to be an error in the thread title, and some of the descriptive language. a more appropriate title would have stated something like "dually conversion and rebody." I think the 74 is the donor in this situation. since the frame and cab have not changed your registration and title paperwork will likely not have to change. so technically your truck is still a 93 w250 (if that's what it started off as), its just a dually conversion and rebodied to look like the first iteration of the body style as introduced in the 70's. if you want to complete the look change the badges from d300 to w300. nice truck.