W900 hoods

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Justheavyhauling, Sep 5, 2014.

  1. Justheavyhauling

    Justheavyhauling Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2001 W900 aerocab
    and I want to make it a W900L, difference in in hood lenght and do they move the front frame horns or move the cab back ? If so how many inches ?
    thank you
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    Hi Just, apparently, the cab is set back on L. Here's a site that talks about it.
    http://hankstruckforum.com/htforum/index.php?topic=1923.15
     
  4. Mbittle121

    Mbittle121 Bobtail Member

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    Have you found out any info on the best way to do this. I'm looking to put an L hood on my model B.
     
  5. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    Boys it's cheaper to buy the truck you want. A lot less headache to. There are so many little things that the common eye doesn't see when looking a project like that over. Course I'm just giving friendly advise or insight for what it's worth.
     
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    Mbittle121 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you, advice is greatly appreciated but I enjoy a nice project. Just looking to see if anyone who has done it has any insight.
     
  7. haulhand

    haulhand Road Train Member

    I'm pretty sure that a B model has a taller wider radiator. Having to change the rad and rework the cooling system will add a significant cost into this project.
     
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    Well if I was to tackle the project I believe I would buy a L model frame in the wheel base I wanted and move all my drive train over. The rails will pretty well be stripped anyway by the time you move fuel tanks, crossmembers a mag drill will really be handy. Also keep in mind you have to fill the original holes with bolts or weld per DOT specs.

    Really that's just getting started, we built enough wrecks back when and done some spec changes from C13 to 15 etc to learn nothing is easy as it seems. Course all that being said if I liked the truck thought it was worth it yea I would tackle it
     
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  9. Mbittle121

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    The front frame rails on both the long and short hood are the same, from what I see I was thinking of unbolting the front section sliding it forward then modifying the coolant hoses/ radiator and adding electric fans. Just a thought at this point, I think this way has a bit less frame drilling and filling
     
  10. bigguns

    bigguns Road Train Member

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    Electric fans won't cut it. When KW made the 007 W9 it looked as though they left the engine in the short hood position and moved everything else forward. I know the engine sat way back from the fan. There was a machined aluminum extension between the fan hub and the fan blades to get the fan up close to the shroud where it should be. I don't remember what year the 007 was built but it looked like an experimental version of the current L model.
     
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