P2k SD7/9 Shell on Atlas Sd24 chassis?

[romcat]

Hey guys;

I had thought to back date an SD24 to an SD10.

I did some searching and it seems more sensible to use a P2K SD9 shell. Has anyone tried this?

I'd then convert to a Milwaukee/CP SD10.

Best,
Gareth

[dekon]

Here is a build from this board to do a SD10:

dieseldetailer.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rebuild&action=display&thread=5858

I followed it to do CP 534.

[romcat]

Saw that build, but I want to use my Atlas SD24 Chassis. I guess I could backdate the SD24 Atlas to an SD9. Fair bit of work to so I imagine....

-Gareth

[ratled]

I know some guys are using Atlas SD35 truck assemblies on their PK SD9s. the purpose is to improve mechanical performance and eliminate the electrical pick issues that can develop over time

Steve

[deez]

The SD24 has taller radiator doors and a longer radiator section. Better to get the SD9 shell.

[m a y o r 79]

The real sd10s were made from sd7s and sd9s so it makes the most sense to start there.

[dstark]

I think you'll find that you would have to cut and/or grind the SD24 frame at the front of the fuel tank since the SD7/9 air tanks hang in front of the fuel tank. You may also need to elsewhere to get the SD7/9 fuel tank on the SD24 frame.

I just did almost the opposite of what you are thinking - to make a BN phase 4 'hammerhead' SD9 I fitted an Atlas SD24 walkway, high short hood and cab along with a P2K SD9 long hood to a P2K chassis. Some cutting, fitting and filing to get everything to fit - nothing too tough but truck swing is tight so I may actually look at using the SD24 chassis and modifying the fuel tank area.

[poweredby251]

If you're dead set on using the SD-24 for a rebuild, a better bet would be one of the units rebuilt for the CNW out of ex-Southern SD-24's around 1980.

If what you really want to do is a Milwaukee SD-10, best place to start is the Proto SD-7/9