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So my body guy was looking at the cab and we found a good amount of rust. He was saying it might be worth it to just swap a new cab instead of repair everything. My question is if any of the dentside cabs will work? Does it have to be a f250 4x4? Also what issues might come across for the VIN and everything. Any and all information is awesome. Thanks guys.
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So my body guy was looking at the cab and we found a good amount of rust. He was saying it might be worth it to just swap a new cab instead of repair everything. My question is if any of the dentside cabs will work? Does it have to be a f250 4x4? Also what issues might come across for the VIN and everything. Any and all information is awesome. Thanks guys.
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Double check with your local/state authorities to be SURE of the legality and what you need to have in the way of bills of sale or titles, even to junk the old cab.
The only legal VIN number on the truck is the one on the frame!
Not the one on the door jamb emissions sticker, not the one on the door warranty plate, and not the body buck tag on the cowl under the hood!!
Now, Marti Auto Works sells a report compiled from Ford data from 67 on and also offers a repo sticker and plate to install on the new cab and door to match your frame VIN
Marti Auto Works - Marti Report
The only legal VIN number on the truck is the one on the frame!
Not the one on the door jamb emissions sticker, not the one on the door warranty plate, and not the body buck tag on the cowl under the hood!!
Now, Marti Auto Works sells a report compiled from Ford data from 67 on and also offers a repo sticker and plate to install on the new cab and door to match your frame VIN
Marti Auto Works - Marti Report
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Cab swaps on these trucks are generally considered "body work" because Ford didn't install a VIN plate on the cab until the 1980 model year. The metal plate that a lot of people call a VIN plate is what Ford calls a "warranty" plate.
For a plate to be considered a VIN plate it has to be attached to a permanent structure of the vehicle, not something easily removed or changed, like a door.
The "legal" VIN is the one that is stamped on the frame, that's the one most states use for title purposes.
rockittsled is right about Marti, they do excellent work on their reproductions.
For a plate to be considered a VIN plate it has to be attached to a permanent structure of the vehicle, not something easily removed or changed, like a door.
The "legal" VIN is the one that is stamped on the frame, that's the one most states use for title purposes.
rockittsled is right about Marti, they do excellent work on their reproductions.
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Cab swaps on these trucks are generally considered "body work" because Ford didn't install a VIN plate on the cab until the 1980 model year. The metal plate that a lot of people call a VIN plate is what Ford calls a "warranty" plate.
For a plate to be considered a VIN plate it has to be attached to a permanent structure of the vehicle, not something easily removed or changed, like a door.
The "legal" VIN is the one that is stamped on the frame, that's the one most states use for title purposes.
rockittsled is right about Marti, they do excellent work on their reproductions.
For a plate to be considered a VIN plate it has to be attached to a permanent structure of the vehicle, not something easily removed or changed, like a door.
The "legal" VIN is the one that is stamped on the frame, that's the one most states use for title purposes.
rockittsled is right about Marti, they do excellent work on their reproductions.
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