That is correct, I would have had to raise it about 18" and that would have made the first step to the running board about 30". I don't know about you, but my old legs don't go that high anymore. It also would have made it so it wouldn't fit in a 7' garage door.
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COCOE
(Cab Over Cab Over Engine :D)
1951 5700 COE
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