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It turned out that though I have a 1984 M1010 and had ordered a lock cylinder for correct year of vehicle, it apparently had an older steering column in it from the factory (I feel certain with only 19K miles on the truck). I reordered the lock cylinder for an older square and it went in fine...

Here's the second to third rib (second space).....Let me know if you need more.

One inch flange on that second rib.

11.5" from edge of from rear or the front rib flange to the front of the next rib.

I'll go out and measure now. My interior is out still.

Mike, Thanks for the reply. I am still planning on the roof lift of 4-6". I found a 1/8" thick alum pipe that looks like the same size as the corners so I may try that route and just weld a section of pipe into each corner. Bending sheet like you did looks to be past my capabilities! : ) I...

Mike, Have I seen your second M1010 up for sale lately? I don't see the post today but seems like I saw one with your name on it a few weeks back....? Inquiring minds want to know. I have my gutted the box and working on wiring today. Plan on leaving all the factory wiring in place from cab...

My plan is to cover the new filler like the drivers side in the last picture. My welding is terrible, especially in the aluminum but I will get batter as the work progresses.