mega cab long bed conversion, anybody? - Page 2

CTSRAM · 06-17-2008, 08:07 AM

Had mine done by Kadell at KS Conversions. Really professional job, I especially like the fact that he has a company make a wiring harness extension with factory connections instead of splicing. At the time I had mine done, the shop in Utah was splicing the harness. Cost was 7000 with B&W hitch installed. He is also the one that does the trucks for Benny Boyd Dodge in TX.:thumbsup

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***Babyfat*** · 06-17-2008, 08:46 AM

I Want One !!!!

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1tonmegacab · 06-18-2008, 08:06 AM

ya kadell did mine also and i liked him not because he does them for benny boyd but because him and his family have over 30 years experience in the( heavy duty) frame business

and on top of that kadell is a top notch down to earth class act he is straight shooter and u wont find a more honest guy anywhere

***HOLYSMOKES*** · 06-18-2008, 07:37 PM

There is a guy that has a silver dually that is an editor or something for TDR magizine. I talked with him at Indy IRP and he had to bring his own bed but was 2 grand for the conversion. Some place there in Indy did the work.

***Tuffguy707*** · 06-18-2008, 07:46 PM

i wanna mega cab with the long bed.

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1tonmegacab · 06-20-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HOLYSMOKES

There is a guy that has a silver dually that is an editor or something for TDR magazine. I talked with him at Indy IRP and he had to bring his own bed but was 2 grand for the conversion. Some place there in Indy did the work.

ya there is a lot of different people out there that now do the conversion but for me the comfort of knowing that the people who did mine have over 30 years in the frame fabrication business

kadell is 3rd generation and these guys customize tractor trailer frames for a living so i am very happy in my choice

now im not saying that some of these other companies are not capable and competent but i knew where my truck was going

JaimeG · 06-20-2008, 01:31 PM

I really like the shortbed mega cab dually better than the long bed, I just wish they had put on the regular fat fenders instead of the cheap looking one they have.

***05610on24s*** · 06-25-2008, 11:13 PM

I have seen a short bed where they incorperated the wide fenders... Looked pretty good.. Here is another company that performs the conversion

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Lt. Colonel · 01-10-2009, 02:13 PM

I've got one. I stripped down a Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab and a Ford F-750 Crew Cab, and I rebuilt the Dodge from the ground up on the F-750 frame.

I also rebuilt a Cummins ISB engine to get wicked gas mileage. I've also got it with an air parking brake and the Voith Transmission, all of which you would normally see on a Transit bus made by Gillig Corp.

Don't ask why I used the ISB engine. I just like the way they sound.

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carnochanm · 01-10-2009, 02:51 PM

I would like to see some pics of your truck Lt. Colonel.

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LittleOleHotShotter · 01-10-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt. Colonel

I've got one. I stripped down a Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab and a Ford F-750 Crew Cab, and I rebuilt the Dodge from the ground up on the F-750 frame.

I also rebuilt a Cummins ISB engine to get wicked gas mileage. I've also got it with an air parking brake and the Voith Transmission, all of which you would normally see on a Transit bus made by Gillig Corp.

Don't ask why I used the ISB engine. I just like the way they sound.

Yah I want some pics too, i live not to far from you, that would be interesting to see 1 day!!!

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Lt. Colonel · 01-10-2009, 03:13 PM

I will get some pics up when I get the time. I get very busy at times, being the XO of a Brigade.

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Lt. Colonel Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Lt. Colonel's Truck Pics	mega cab long bed conversion, anybody? I've got one. I stripped down a Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab and a Ford F-750 Crew Cab, and I rebuilt the Dodge from the ground up on the F-750 frame. I also rebuilt a Cummins ISB engine to get wicked gas mileage. I've also got it with an air parking brake and the Voith Transmission, all of which you would normally see on a Transit bus made by Gillig Corp. Don't ask why I used the ISB engine. I just like the way they sound. Last edited by Lt. Colonel : 01-10-2009 at 02:16 PM.

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06-17-2008, 08:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
CTSRAM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts CTSRAM's Truck Pics	Had mine done by Kadell at KS Conversions. Really professional job, I especially like the fact that he has a company make a wiring harness extension with factory connections instead of splicing. At the time I had mine done, the shop in Utah was splicing the harness. Cost was 7000 with B&W hitch installed. He is also the one that does the trucks for Benny Boyd Dodge in TX.:thumbsup __________________ '08 Silver, Mega Cab Laramie 3500 DRW, 68rfe, KS long bed conversion, B&W Turnover Ball, Line-X spray in liner, Firestone Ride Rite air bags, Edge Juice w/Attitude, TS MP-8

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06-17-2008, 08:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
*Babyfat* just taking up space Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GRASS LAKE, MI Posts: 2,403 Thanks: 82 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts Babyfat's Truck Pics	I Want One !!!! __________________ John (her's)2000 drw, quadcab lb, hx40/ht4c twins,180's, dtt, edge comp, tst pm3, fuelboss, 6" miters (mine)2006 drw, quad cab lb, handshaker, 6" miters, smarty jr (sons)1997 quad cab, 5 sp, longbox, stock (shop)2004.5 quad cab, sb, stock www.dakins.com Last edited by Babyfat : 06-17-2008 at 08:48 AM.

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1tonmegacab Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 1tonmegacab's Truck Pics	ya kadell did mine also and i liked him not because he does them for benny boyd but because him and his family have over 30 years experience in the( heavy duty) frame business and on top of that kadell is a top notch down to earth class act he is straight shooter and u wont find a more honest guy anywhere

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*HOLYSMOKES* Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Thornville, Ohio Posts: 2,429 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts HOLYSMOKES's Truck Pics	There is a guy that has a silver dually that is an editor or something for TDR magizine. I talked with him at Indy IRP and he had to bring his own bed but was 2 grand for the conversion. Some place there in Indy did the work.

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*Tuffguy707* mmmmm beer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canton,Ohio Posts: 1,725 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Tuffguy707's Truck Pics	i wanna mega cab with the long bed. __________________ mine 2007 laramie 4x4 black with 5.9 and strait 6 inch exhaust by bullydog. quad cab 8' bed 3500 srw, nav, sunroof and bucket seats, bullydog rfi ,silencer ring MIA, bullydog pmt ,hornblaster train horns my work trucks: 1997 dodge 12v SLT long bed, ex cab, red. bone stock as of right now.

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JaimeG Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 202 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts JaimeG's Truck Pics	I really like the shortbed mega cab dually better than the long bed, I just wish they had put on the regular fat fenders instead of the cheap looking one they have.

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*05610on24s* Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 336 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post 05610on24s's Truck Pics	I have seen a short bed where they incorperated the wide fenders... Looked pretty good.. Here is another company that performs the conversion Welcome to LongBedMegaCab __________________ 05 w/ 07 Metal, SRT, Flares, DiPricol, II PS62 on ATS, AD150, MBRP, TST, 6.5" lift, 8 Bilsteins, 22's on 37's... Next up... Tranny Redneck Engineering Low Curve, 6" out 0" up, Custom Paint, 100" RevTech, 6 Spd, 3" Primary, Billet Concepts Controls, MC Motorsports Reaper Wheels, DNA Sprockster

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carnochanm Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Greensboro MD Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts carnochanm's Truck Pics	I would like to see some pics of your truck Lt. Colonel. __________________ 2008 Dodge Megacab stock for now 2005 VW TDI Golf (a steady 45 MPG ) :jump: 2009 Screaming Eagle RoadGlide

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Lt. Colonel Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Lt. Colonel's Truck Pics	I will get some pics up when I get the time. I get very busy at times, being the XO of a Brigade.