Body Swap
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Body Swap
I have two 1970 F-100, one 4x2 that I have had since I turned 16 and I just purchased a 4x4. The body on the 4x4 is a clapped out Flintstone special so my plan is the take the body from my 4x2 and swap it onto the 4x4. Who has done a cab and bed swap before? Any tips, tricks, things to watch for, etc.?
It seems fairly straightforward to me but I have never attempted to replace anything more than a front clip on this truck (and I am still pissed off at the a-hole who backed into it and drove away).
It seems fairly straightforward to me but I have never attempted to replace anything more than a front clip on this truck (and I am still pissed off at the a-hole who backed into it and drove away).
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This thread is about a 250 bump swap, but it should be helpful: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-its-time.html
I'm sure others will chime in.
I'm sure others will chime in.
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I put a cab on my 1970 F100 about 30 yrs ago. Did it in a weekend.
The wiring is really simple on these trucks, but tag them so you know where they go. Since you have matching trucks, the wiring will be the same.
Should only take a handful of tools to get it apart, then it is just muscle.
Good luck.
The wiring is really simple on these trucks, but tag them so you know where they go. Since you have matching trucks, the wiring will be the same.
Should only take a handful of tools to get it apart, then it is just muscle.
Good luck.
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Pretty straight forward deal. If its a 1967 to 1972 the only change is the transmission tunnel, just keep the tunnel cover from the 4x4 and re-use it. You can use an engine crane to do the lifting but a gantry style crane is better. like this Search results for: 'gantry'
You may be able to rent one if that is easier.
I do have some pics in my thread you can look at.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rebuild-6.html
You may be able to rent one if that is easier.
I do have some pics in my thread you can look at.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rebuild-6.html
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