Why 87-96?

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Dec 3, 2005 | 06:20 PM

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handyman43358

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Welcome to FTE 89! I have to agree, I notice big front end changes between 91 and 92, but when you tear it all down, not much did change. Interior did change quite a bit on these trucks too. Radio and climate control swapped places, and the dash changed quite a bit!

Dec 4, 2005 | 08:09 AM

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EPNCSU2006

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Most of those changes are cosmetic. The basic underpinnings are very very similar between 91 and 92, where quite a bit changed between 86 and 87.

Dec 4, 2005 | 08:40 AM

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handyman43358

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I agree EPNCSU. I've put a newer style (94) front end onto a 90, and with some slight mods, it all fit together. But like you said, the changes from those years were mostly cosmetic.

Dec 4, 2005 | 09:17 AM

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With minor work you could put the 1980 cab on a 1996 frame. About the worst of it would be the wiring. The chassis didn't change from '80 to '96 that's why they are all in here. I still remember when the full size vans didn't have a forum of their own.