Pat 12 gets a nose job

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Alex

I have mixed and matched parts from both cab 11 and cab 12.... they all interchange. Except for some minor adjustments between the cab 11 engine cover lid and the cab 12. For example I have transplanted a cab 12 brace to my cab 11 to make the nose stronger...less saggy !!!. Took some sheet metal from the inside alligator cab 12 nose piece to replace sheet metal torched by the previous owner.... and arches are absolutely the same.

The C8 has the cab sitting lower on a civvy frame therefore the bends would have to be different to join the regular sheet metal to the civvy C8 frame.

It's amazing what you can fix with patience, a MIG welder and a back up copper plate.

Phil

After looking at your data chart...... would an oil cooler for the engine be part of your solution..? they now have an oil spin-on filter with a thermostat that will cool the engine ONLY when required..... and you can use a double PH 8 spin on for approx. 2 more liter of oil.

Have you considered installing side panels on your engine stand to simulate the engine compartment air flow and large fan in front of the engine.........

Interesting read.