My 1959 F-100 Project
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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the only big drawback i can see is that the 74 frame will be wider thant the 59 frame. this will make for all new body and bed mounts, plus the wheels will probably stick outside the front and rear fenders unless you use offset wheels to compensate for this.
the trucks up to and including 72 all had the same frame width, so those years trucks would be easier to swap bodies on.
but if you are willing and have the fabrication skills and time, it could be done.
rgds
Mike
the trucks up to and including 72 all had the same frame width, so those years trucks would be easier to swap bodies on.
but if you are willing and have the fabrication skills and time, it could be done.
rgds
Mike
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I put my '51 truck on a '78 F-250 frame. You can check out my tech article here:
http://www.old-fords.com/frameswap/frame1.htm
It might help get you started on your project.
http://www.old-fords.com/frameswap/frame1.htm
It might help get you started on your project.
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Yesterday I finally got the frame cleaned up and painted I have an LTD with a 400 and I am thinking about using it in my 1959 project I just have to pull it out of the weeds to get the motor out I remember it was leaking water so I hope a freeze plug came out and the block isn't busted if the block is busted I will use the 302
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It is definitely worth something to the guy who wants it!!!
Sale price is always dependant on time. If you've got the time...it's got the value.
That guy might read this post. Or, he could come along next year. He'll pay "something" for it.
So...the price you ask is ultimately dependant on how soon you want to sell it.
I might start at $300...and suffer the outrage for a while. But then...I'm greedy that way.
(Excuse me, I always double-space when I think I am being profound...)
Sale price is always dependant on time. If you've got the time...it's got the value.
That guy might read this post. Or, he could come along next year. He'll pay "something" for it.
So...the price you ask is ultimately dependant on how soon you want to sell it.
I might start at $300...and suffer the outrage for a while. But then...I'm greedy that way.
(Excuse me, I always double-space when I think I am being profound...)
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