truck body exchanges?
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truck body exchanges?
Does anyone out there know if you can put '93-'96 bodies on early '80's trucks without major modifications? Also, does anyone know of fiberglass body parts for '80s Ford trucks? I am looking for more than just fenders or hoods, like cabs or beds? Thanks all...
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To answer your question, yes. 
The Front clips, cabs and beds are interchangeable and bolt on from 1980 to 1996.
If you use the original cab, the front clip of any 1980 through 1996 etc, will bolt right up and no drilling or modification nessessary. Fenders, hood, radiator support, etc.. Beds too. Just rewiring for the lights, etc is required.
If you change the cab as well, it is also bolt on, 1980 to 1996, but more modifications are required, wiring, for the instrument cluster, clutch and brake pedals etc...
Hope this helps
The Front clips, cabs and beds are interchangeable and bolt on from 1980 to 1996.
If you use the original cab, the front clip of any 1980 through 1996 etc, will bolt right up and no drilling or modification nessessary. Fenders, hood, radiator support, etc.. Beds too. Just rewiring for the lights, etc is required.
If you change the cab as well, it is also bolt on, 1980 to 1996, but more modifications are required, wiring, for the instrument cluster, clutch and brake pedals etc...
Hope this helps
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To answer the second question you had about fiberglass panels and what not...
Yes, they make them and even have modified upgrades available. I considered getting a tilt front end for mine but then decided to leave it stock..... for now. -g- They aren't that cheap but not too bad either considering. A tilt whole front clip is about $1400, a fiberglass hood in stock, or with various scoops is about $350 or so at this source....
http://www.usbody.com
Good Luck,
Lee
Yes, they make them and even have modified upgrades available. I considered getting a tilt front end for mine but then decided to leave it stock..... for now. -g- They aren't that cheap but not too bad either considering. A tilt whole front clip is about $1400, a fiberglass hood in stock, or with various scoops is about $350 or so at this source....
http://www.usbody.com
Good Luck,
Lee
