1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Bumpsides Ford Truck

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Old 12-17-2011, 02:11 PM
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frame swap

can i put a bump side body on a dent side frame
 
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Old 12-17-2011, 03:37 PM
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You can, the cab/front clip are bolt hole exchange. In 73 Ford added 4" to the rear of the cab, adding length to the chassis in the bed area. You will have to deal with that using new welded in plates to use the existing bed holes.

If you will be using a flat bed no problems.

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Old 12-17-2011, 04:27 PM
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ok so if the wheelbase is three inches longer in 73 versus the 72. and the cab is four inches longer, does the bed need to be modified
 
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Check out the tech articles at fordification.com. There is an article about doing exactly what you are asking.
 
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COOL THANK YOU that will help
 
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