Frame question
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Frame question
Hello everyone
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.
thank you.
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.
thank you.
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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/
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2717467600123/
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good to know. That helps me determine how much to pay for the f250. Thanks.
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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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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.
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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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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Also look at the Bump Nation page.
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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
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.
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
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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