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Dec 13, 2010 | 09:09 AM

tomde2

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79 body switch

hi,
need some info. i got a 1979 f250. i been thinking about getting a 1996( or anything newer)f250 and putting my 79" body on the 96" frame/drivetrain. i got a rotted frame on my79" and i thought the new frame with updated FI motor/trans/transfer case would be nice. i was wondering if anyone has did this.. i dont have access to a newer year truck to take measurements. i tryed to do a search but came up empty.

thanks

Dec 13, 2010 | 09:58 AM

cbeer68

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Replace the 79 parts or leave it alone. The 96 will have an independent front end and plastic gears in the trans and transfer. (JUNK)

What, Ford made real trucks after 1979???

Dec 13, 2010 | 11:27 AM

mark a.

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I would wonder if the wheel wells would be in the right places.

Dec 13, 2010 | 11:50 AM

Edgethis

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From: Tobyhanma, PA

I thought the frames were basically the same up to 96. So long as you got the same frame length.

Dec 13, 2010 | 02:47 PM

northeaster79

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From: trenton ns canada

they are basically the same,the rad support mounts are different,there is a guy locally here with one,he switched a 2wd body onto a 95 F150 frame.the wheel base is the same 133 (reg cab long box) if thats what you have.There is nothing wrong with the trans/case on the newer trucks.They are not an NP205 but they aren't 30+years old and worn completly out either.and you can get one with the ZF 5spd which is an excellant tranny.I would say go for it if you can get a frame and yours is toast.I know the guy locally who did his swap,I can ask him any questions you need answers for.