65 4x4 questions
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We do see lots of 2WD trucks that have been converted. If you can get a picture of the warranty plate on the drivers door we can help make sure this one began life as a 4x4 if that's important to you. The beds, cabs, frames, etc. are different than a 2WD of the same year. Front fenders and hood, grille all will swap, but typically the fenders for a 2WD would be small radius opening whereas a 65 4x4 would be large radius front fenders in all cases originally.
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We do see lots of 2WD trucks that have been converted. If you can get a picture of the warranty plate on the drivers door we can help make sure this one began life as a 4x4 if that's important to you. The beds, cabs, frames, etc. are different than a 2WD of the same year. Front fenders and hood, grille all will swap, but typically the fenders for a 2WD would be small radius opening whereas a 65 4x4 would be large radius front fenders in all cases originally.
One is a 63 "f150" 4x4 (looks like a short bed from pics, but bed is not on it. Other one is a 65 2wd, long bed, plate says model is f100
My plan is to use parts from across the two of possible. The 65 is super solid. Long bed, but comes with a short bed. I could chop the frame of course but if I can spare myself the work I will. The 63 4x4 has a solid frame, a lot of new parts, new fenders, etc. I'm in michigan so id like to have the 4wd.
From research (correct me if I'm wrong) the f100 had a straight front axle until 65 when twin I beam was introduced. Which would be nice but I'm assuming I can't have the twin ibeam and 4x4.
So sounds like the cabs and beds won't interchange as in putting 65 cab on the 63. Unless the 63 was converted?
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$800 for the 63. And apparently $5k in new parts. Guess I'll take it!
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So to confirm the 63 cab won't swap on to the 4x4 frame? If this is correct, what am I looking at in swapping the drive train to the 63? Motor mounts and trans mounts most likely. Since the 63 was a straight axle up front the axle swap should be simple enough. Anything major I'm not considering?
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So to confirm the 63 cab won't swap on to the 4x4 frame? If this is correct, what am I looking at in swapping the drive train to the 63? Motor mounts and trans mounts most likely. Since the 63 was a straight axle up front the axle swap should be simple enough. Anything major I'm not considering?