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Differences between Civilian & Military cabs
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This measurement is made by laying a straight edge on the edge of the cowl vent(as flat as possible on the cab) to the farthest edge of the lip that the hood lays on.
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Military = 3/4 inch, Civilian 2wd = 1/4 inch. This is why the hood doesn't fit quite right when a civilian cab is used. The angle is NOT the same.
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Shows the difference between the radiator support bar bracket.
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Measuring from the exposed cab seam to the top of the hood latch catch that is riveted to the cab Military = 6 3/4, Civilian 2wd = 4 1/2 inches.
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Standardized round gauges on a 215 series closed cab