Body swap
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Body swap
Sorry guys, been a little while since I have had time to flip around the site. I am considering putting the body of my 65 f-100 onto a Ford 65 4x4 frame that I have in the shop.
I realize that the front fenders are shaped differently to allow for clearances, and that the wheel base is also different.Since this will not be used to go up mountains is there going to be a clearance problem? Also can I slide my rear end back to allow for the box to line up with the wheel well?
What is your opinion? I always liked the 4x4.
Frank
I realize that the front fenders are shaped differently to allow for clearances, and that the wheel base is also different.Since this will not be used to go up mountains is there going to be a clearance problem? Also can I slide my rear end back to allow for the box to line up with the wheel well?
What is your opinion? I always liked the 4x4.
Frank
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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
Frank, Anything can be done with enough time and money thrown at it. Sorry to advise that your 4X4 is based on the 61-64 chassis and things will not bolt up.
If your sheet metal is really good, you might want to look at spending that effort on a much newer 4X4 chassis. just a thought
John
If your sheet metal is really good, you might want to look at spending that effort on a much newer 4X4 chassis. just a thought
John
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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
Doc, I believe the 65 4X4 frame from what others have posted is built on the 61-64 style and is different from the 67-79 series as you suggest.
If I am wrong I apologise, and hope someone can set it straight.
John
If I am wrong I apologise, and hope someone can set it straight.
John
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Tuned
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From: Lexington
Originally Posted by pockets
thats too bad. The body is in great shape, could you recommend a newer frame that would work for an easy swap?
Thanks Frank
Thanks Frank
You tell me.
Doc
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