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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 07:12 AM
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front clip interchange?

Will most front clips interchange between models for 1973-1977? I have a 1975 F250 and I found a clean 1974 1 ton stake truck front clip complete. Will this be a direct bolt up?

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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:05 AM
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The only thing that changed for 1973 to 1979 ford trucks was the grill shell and inserts. It will fit!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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There is one other difference to watch for. The radiator support could be different depending on the radiator it was made with. Some had a smaller opening and some had different mounting brackets, but this can all be changed with a little work and thought...

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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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if you can find them get some 77-79 front inner fender wells they are plastic and will keep 90% of the crud off you new front clip and the bolt right in. They really help preserve the core support, metal inner fenders,cab floor,door posts, and cab mounts
 
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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i have the plastic inner fender linings in my 74 4x4 your right, they really keep the muck out.this was a good upgrade in my opinion.-billy
 
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 01:13 AM
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would those plastic linings help reduce road noise at all?? It would be nice to quite those big tires on the freeway
 
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:53 AM
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I doubt it, but they do keep the sound of rocks hitting the panels down
 
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