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A client has asked for a last‑minute swap of a Cummins diesel engine into the 1950 Ford F5 cab‑over‑engine build that has been in progress for a year. In another segment, a twisted graphic is used to finalise the 2001 Ford F350.

Cab Over Custom Part 2 is an episode in the Cab Over Custom series that follows specialist vehicle restorations and modifications. The programme centres on the detailed work involved in transforming classic and contemporary trucks, presenting each project as it progresses through its build phases. In this installment, a client makes a last‑minute request to replace the powerplant on a 1950 Ford F5 COE that has been under construction for a year. The swap involves fitting a Cummins diesel engine, meaning the workshop must accommodate a major mechanical change just as the build nears completion. The episode tracks how the team assesses the feasibility, sources the appropriate components and integrates the new engine into the vintage cab‑over chassis. Meanwhile, the show also features a separate project involving a 2001 Ford F350. Here, a twisted graphic is applied to finish the vehicle’s exterior, providing a distinctive visual element that contrasts with the more traditional restoration work on the older model. The segment demonstrates the application of modern styling techniques on a relatively recent truck. Together, the two builds illustrate the range of challenges tackled in the series, from accommodating unexpected mechanical revisions on a historic vehicle to executing precise graphic work on a newer model. The episode captures both the technical and aesthetic aspects of custom truck work within a single broadcast.