Late model Cascadia hood on a early Century/Columbia or older Cascadia?

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  1. importvic

    importvic Bobtail Member

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    So I'm looking at buying an older Century, Columbia or maybe an older Cascadia but really dont like how dated the nose/s looks. The cab & wheelbase look so similar with that of the late model Cascadias and those look really modern & slick. Has anyone ever attempted this conversation? If so I'd be very interested in what's involved. I'd love to do this & add a beefy 4
    four post Herd bumper to match the late model Cascadia nose. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    I don't know about running a late model hood on an earlier Cascadia, but you could not put a Cascadia hood on a Century/Columbia unless you want it to look like a Frankenstein truck.
     
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  4. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    i would take a century over the new junk any day
     
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  5. Willis Inc.

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    Anyone ever try matching a FLD hood to a Century hood? They look about the same. That would give the bigger hood look to the Century if it would work. Just curious.
    Willis
     
  6. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    The cabs aren't the same width.
     
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  7. Dave1837

    Dave1837 Road Train Member

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    This idea has "New Jersey container hauler" written all over it
     
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  8. msh

    msh Light Load Member

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    +1
     
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  9. Willis Inc.

    Willis Inc. Bobtail Member

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    Good thinking Bean Jr. Classic and FLD have the same cab but Century/Columbia are wider.
    You shore know how to ruine a dream. Ha,Ha
    Thanks, Willis
     
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  10. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it!

    Coronado cab us the same as Century/Columbia. It's a huge project, but that could be done
     
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  11. Willis Inc.

    Willis Inc. Bobtail Member

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    Coronado hood would have the front axle position problem. Dream over, wake up.
    Good chatting with you.
    Willis
     
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