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2005 Fuso FG140 4x4 Intro and Build Chronical
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I am thinking it may be more cost effective to look for a used cab off one that wasn't a 4x4 and wasn't exposed to the winter elements as much. Are the FE180 cabs the same as the smaller FG/FE140 cabs? There is a 2005 FE180 locally with just over 94,000 miles on a 4M50 advertised for $5,000, but negotiable. Probably close to what all that metal work would cost me as I don't have these skills and would have to pay someone. And who wouldn't "need" a spare 4M50 with only 94,000 miles? And a bonus if it has AC as my FG140 does not.
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SkiFreak
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I know someone that did a cab swap from an FE to a FG, so it is definitely possible.
I cannot remember exactly, but I think that there were few minor differences with the cab. These were around the cables for transmission/transfer case, I think.
The engine too has some small differences, like the sump pan, which on the FG is shaped differently to allow for the diff pumpkin.
I cannot remember exactly, but I think that there were few minor differences with the cab. These were around the cables for transmission/transfer case, I think.
The engine too has some small differences, like the sump pan, which on the FG is shaped differently to allow for the diff pumpkin.
The other option would be to find a nicer cab, I found one locally that has a dented roof and is already off the frame and use it to cut out the good metal to replace my rusted sections. This is probably easier than a whole cab swap, especially given the differences you mention between the FE and FG cabs. That may be just inviting more work.