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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 10:29 PM
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Switching Frames

Hi, i have a 79 f-250 2wd which is in good condition i am wanting to put the body on a 1980 f-250 4wd frame both are 4 speeds and i am putting a 400 in it what i am wanting to know is ,1 can this be done and ,2 how much work will this be? i work at a salvage yard so i should have all the tools ect that i need can this be done? thanks DAVE.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 12:00 AM
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Hello, welcome to FTE!

You could check on other posts here on the same topic by using the search function to save time. A lot of people have asked about this swap.
 
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