Differences on chassis/frames '79 versus '80-'83
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Differences on chassis/frames '79 versus '80-'83
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How different are the F150 chassis/frames of the years '78-'79 from those in the years '80-'83? More specifically, could I "transplant" a '78 cab and short bed on the chassis of a '80-'83 F150 4x4 regular cab-short bed? Has anybody done this?
The reason, I am finding it easier to find me a decent early 1980's 4x4 SWB than a similar one dating from '78-'79. I already have a LWB '78 parts truck to get the cab and bed (long, but can be shortened). And no, I am not interested in cutting/chopping/shortening a LWB chassis to make a SWB. Thanks for your input. Raul
How different are the F150 chassis/frames of the years '78-'79 from those in the years '80-'83? More specifically, could I "transplant" a '78 cab and short bed on the chassis of a '80-'83 F150 4x4 regular cab-short bed? Has anybody done this?
The reason, I am finding it easier to find me a decent early 1980's 4x4 SWB than a similar one dating from '78-'79. I already have a LWB '78 parts truck to get the cab and bed (long, but can be shortened). And no, I am not interested in cutting/chopping/shortening a LWB chassis to make a SWB. Thanks for your input. Raul
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How different are the F150 chassis/frames of the years '78-'79 from those in the years '80-'83? More specifically, could I "transplant" a '78 cab and short bed on the chassis of a '80-'83 F150 4x4 regular cab-short bed?
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The 1980 and 1981s also had what is called the swiss cheese frame, which is not really desirable.
There would be a lot of small problems to overcome like front bumper mounting points etc...
Then you would have DMV issues to contend with.
Be better to get a frame from the correct year truck.
There would be a lot of small problems to overcome like front bumper mounting points etc...
Then you would have DMV issues to contend with.
Be better to get a frame from the correct year truck.
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