I pulled to duallys off and replaced the front hub with the one that was on the truck when I got (a couple decades ago), along with the 17.5 wheels that were on it. Looks like I'm clear to proceed with mounting the bed without moving the floor.
I still need to do some measuring, cutting, welding and stuff. The frame rails were cut off at some point - the truck did not have a bed on it when i got it. I'll need to make frame to bed mounts, mount the rear fenders, cut the running board to fit, and a bunch of other stuff.
klhansen - I would like to request advise on those issues. Is it ok to do here or should I go to a different forum?
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery 1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter