73-79 donor trucks
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73-79 donor trucks
Hi folks,
I am looking at a 77 donor this weekend for my 70 swb.
PS, PB, front discs are the main goal. I would like to stay with my 2v 302, vs the 400 auto that the 77 has.
I saw some posts about swapping the body to the newer series. It makes sense as I have no sentimental attachment to the truck, only the style. What would be the easiest to do time and labor wise? Not sure yet if the 77 is a swb, so that may make the decision. If it isn't I can always wait on one to come along. I have decent fabrication skills.
thanks for your opinions!
I am looking at a 77 donor this weekend for my 70 swb.
PS, PB, front discs are the main goal. I would like to stay with my 2v 302, vs the 400 auto that the 77 has.
I saw some posts about swapping the body to the newer series. It makes sense as I have no sentimental attachment to the truck, only the style. What would be the easiest to do time and labor wise? Not sure yet if the 77 is a swb, so that may make the decision. If it isn't I can always wait on one to come along. I have decent fabrication skills.
thanks for your opinions!
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in that case, you're most likely going to have to swap columns when you install the power steering, which means you'd need to install a floorshift.
(or find one of the kinda rare 3-speed p/s columns.)
the column shaft lengths are different between the p/s and manual steering trucks.
(or find one of the kinda rare 3-speed p/s columns.)
the column shaft lengths are different between the p/s and manual steering trucks.
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