Donor Frame, what will work best????
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Donor Frame, what will work best????
Okay, I am getting old and I want a softer ride and some of the bells and whistles a newer truck can offer.
That being said, I want to put a 1960 Custom cab with a short bed on a newer frame, something that came stock with front disc brakes, power steering etc. I understand there will some modifying but what year would be the easiest?
Any suggestions?
Thank you
That being said, I want to put a 1960 Custom cab with a short bed on a newer frame, something that came stock with front disc brakes, power steering etc. I understand there will some modifying but what year would be the easiest?
Any suggestions?
Thank you
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I don't think that a frame swap is easy....
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...easy-swap.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...rame-swap.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...rame-help.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rame-swap.html
More reading here, this is search for frame swaps:
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...easy-swap.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...rame-swap.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...rame-help.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rame-swap.html
More reading here, this is search for frame swaps:
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Search Results
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I'm in the middle of putting my 57 on an s-10 frame. Lots of work! It actually fits pretty good, other than losing about 4" of bed depth. If you still have your original frame (I didn't) I would keep it.
The little things you have to change really start to add up. I'll probably start a build thread when I get a little further along. The guys who say it's easy must have access to great tools and be excellent fabricators!
The little things you have to change really start to add up. I'll probably start a build thread when I get a little further along. The guys who say it's easy must have access to great tools and be excellent fabricators!
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