'77 Super Duty?
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Cargo Master
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'77 Super Duty?
My father-in-law has a '77 F-250 Crew Cab shortbed, 4X4. It has a bad motor (400) and weak drivetrain. He wants me to "help" him find a wrecked Super Duty and put his 77 body on the newer frame. I know his has a 155" wheelbase. From my research, a Super Duty CC short box has a 156.2" wheelbase. I would not think this would be an issue. Anyway....am I crazy for even considering this
. Any input would be appreciated.
. Any input would be appreciated.
Fleet Owner
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From: Brentwood,CA
It has been done!!! There is a red 68 f-250 siting on a 2003 frame on youtube and he is pulling low 13's in that bad boy but he also has over 60k tied up in it. The body swap to a newer frame is a ton of work there was a guy on here trying to do it but i think he just gave up.
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From: Wayyy NoCal, USA
Doable? Yes.
Easy? No.
Cool? Certainly.
How much time, patience, and money do you have???
There will be mechanical AND electrical challenges all along the way. Some like that, some hate it.
I am in the process of upgrading a '71 FJ-55 Landcruiser to mid 90's technology (FI engine, drivetrain, electrics, HVAC, comfort, etc). Should be relatively done and drivable in a couple years...
Easy? No.
Cool? Certainly.
How much time, patience, and money do you have???
There will be mechanical AND electrical challenges all along the way. Some like that, some hate it.
I am in the process of upgrading a '71 FJ-55 Landcruiser to mid 90's technology (FI engine, drivetrain, electrics, HVAC, comfort, etc). Should be relatively done and drivable in a couple years...
Hotshot
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Pa
Trucks TV has been working on putting a 70's dentside CC body and bed on a Dodge frame over several episodes. You can watch some past episodes and see some of what is involved. A quick simple project it is not but is totally doable.
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