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Old Mar 7, 2022 | 08:44 AM
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Using newer frame.

Has anyone put a '73 cab on a newer frame?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2022 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Lee73
Has anyone put a '73 cab on a newer frame?
Are we talking about a 77 newer or 85 newer? What years are we talking?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2022 | 10:19 AM
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85 or newer if possible, if not am I looking at only 73 to 78?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2022 | 07:34 PM
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The newer frame also comes with newer driveline components which will likely have different wiring and hard parts such as steering shaft and the like. Anything is possible with time and ingenuity.
 
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