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Aug 18, 2020 | 06:56 PM

wrench9007

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1953 cab question

Just wondering if a 1949 to 52 cab can replace a 1953 cab and still bolt up with no issues? Have a 1953 cab that needs a lot more work than a 1952 cab that is available, but needing to know if changing just the cab for an earlier one is possible, thanks in advance.

Aug 18, 2020 | 06:58 PM

avf100

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nope.....completely different cabs

Aug 18, 2020 | 07:04 PM

wrench9007

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Ok thank you, yeah was hoping I would get lucky the truck we have someone picked up with forks through the doors and creased the roof and top of the doors so finding a 52’ cab for 750 would have saved a lot of time and $$ if it worked.

Aug 18, 2020 | 07:15 PM

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As reported, 48-52 is totally different. 53-55 is the same, and 56 would work if you found one. The 53-55 should be at least, if not moreso, readily available as the earlier trucks.They're highly popular and Ford made a ton of them. Texas is a good place to look, too. Good luck with your quest.

Aug 18, 2020 | 07:19 PM

56panelford

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Frames of 48-52 are different than 53-56 and cab mount differ greatly at the front cab mounts

Aug 19, 2020 | 05:31 AM

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And then how many have those cabs on late frames? = quite a few have done it. I am
about to do the same. A 1954 F900 cab is a little beyond for my old bones so its going
to get a 49 - 50 cab which is good that I have along with F8 fenders and running boards.