2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Four door conversion companies?

[DonFitzwater]

Just checking to see if anyone knows about a conversion company cheaper than Bayer Auto. I called them yesterday and was a little shocked at how expensive they were. They start at 15,000. 00 for a plain, manual interior. In the grand scheme of things, it's not that bad of a price tag considering that they include paint. Supposedly it is a turn key modification. I'm just looking for a little input from anyone who knows.

 

[Alphacowboy]

I know what you mean. I am in MN so for me the driving part is only a couple hours from thier shop, BUT, who would want to spend 15k on a 8yr old truck? Not me. They do some damn nice work, but for that, i would find a quad cab 3rd gen 1/2ton that has a few miles on it and attept a 3rd gen to 2nd gen frame swap! Heck, you could find a nice 3rd gen for less than 15k and that could even have a loaded interior! On top of that you could part out the drivetraint o recoup some of the costs. Obviously you would have to tackle all the electrical issues among other things with such a swap, but hey, it would be different for damn sure. I have personally thought about it, not only for the sake of being different, but for the fact I think it would be a fun challenge, BUT, my pocket book wont allow it. so, it will remain a dream, for now. I hate to say it, but in a year or 2, I will probably just sell the ol' gal and get a 3rd gen.

 

[TJarecke]

If you aren't in a hurry mine should be for sale by the end of the year.
There is a place in texas. Ask oilburner who did his.

 

[DonFitzwater]

I've got a 1998 5 speed chassis cab that I was thinking about converting to four doors. I was thinking about making it a permanent camper hauler with four doors. I don't think a 3/4 ton is going to be enough to haul the camper that I have in mind, a Bigfoot heavy 3500 series. I think I'm starting to figure out why there aren't very many of these conversions on the road. I could buy a Super Duty and yank the pos out of it and install my Cummins. I just have a little heart burn about ferds though.

 

[TJarecke]

I think that you would be ahead if you did the ford too. Once I get rid of mine I will be looking for a 1st gen crew cab to convert to a cummins.
Good luck