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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 09:08 AM
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Frame question

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What is the difference between a 69 f100 2wd and 71 f250 4wd frame? Can i use the 71 frame as a donor if i plan to CV swap anyway? Looking to verify any differences in frame dimensions.

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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 09:24 AM
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Yes, they are different. Don't hack up the 4x4 frame. Sell it or trade it for a 2wd. The 4x4 frames are highly sought after.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 09:59 AM
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Easy one frame is worth scrap value and the other is worth a couple grand. So choose wisely here.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 11:05 AM
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The 2wd will be easier to work with for a crown vic swap but I do not agree Highboy frames are of high value.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2717467600123/
 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 11:19 AM
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Yes, they are different. Don't hack up the 4x4 frame. Sell it or trade it for a 2wd. The 4x4 frames are highly sought after.

good to know. That helps me determine how much to pay for the f250. Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ford390gashog
one frame is worth scrap value and the other is worth a couple grand.
Man! I’d better start buying up Hiboys!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 11:43 AM
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This has me thinking. I cant find much data online suggesting value of the f250 frame. Comments indicating a couple grand and ebay listings for a few hundred. Thats a big difference. Is there a big premium for bump over dent highboy frames?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2020 | 10:39 AM
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Yes, Try and find a bump highboy frame in good condition.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2020 | 11:42 AM
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People will pay an arm and a leg for highboy frames if they need one for restoration or a four-wheel-drive swap.

They are not rare, but they are not easy to find.

The difference of a couple hundred to a couple thousand is between a Bare frame and a rolling chassis. Most would probably fall somewhere in the middle.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2020 | 12:23 PM
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This has me thinking. I cant find much data online suggesting value of the f250 frame. Comments indicating a couple grand and ebay listings for a few hundred. Thats a big difference. Is there a big premium for bump over dent highboy frames?
Please post the ebay links, there is nothing I can find. Have you seen the price on highboy trucks? Cheapest on Craigslist near me is 9k for a rough highboy.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2020 | 12:34 PM
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Please post the ebay links, there is nothing I can find. Have you seen the price on highboy trucks? Cheapest on Craigslist near me is 9k for a rough highboy.
Sorry it was Facebook. See Lrrr-RulerofOmicronP post above.

Also look at the Bump Nation page.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2020 | 02:23 PM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3328932558252/

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0275124461198/

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0116204794190/

I think this guy at least had 4x4 parts
https://springfieldil.craigslist.org/pts/d/beardstown-bumpside-parts-67-72/7142074291.html
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You can use this site to search all of Craigslist. It is a little clunky but gets the job done. https://www.searchtempest.com/

These trucks have gained value but there are still deals on rough projects and donors out there. I do think the days of dragging home a 67-79 f250 4x4 for 250 bucks are pretty much gone unless you are in the right place at the right time.

Also for every link I posted there were 3 links of someone trying to send off their rusty junk for 4-8k.
 
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https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/p...144472658.html
here’s one in my area; $200


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Old Jun 19, 2020 | 05:20 PM
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Huh, that is not a Highboy F-250. That is an F-100 with what appears to be a D60 rear axle.
 
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Out of all those posts, only one was for a 67 to 72 f250. The 3 on fb were dents, and they are different than bumps. A good bump rolling chassis is 1500 plus.
 
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