87-96 sheetmetal compatability
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From: tyler usa
87-96 sheetmetal compatability
I've got a '91 F-150 SWB 2wd, and it needs some cosmetic upgrades due to various roadside obsticles and what not. My question is-can the front end sheetmetal parts, i.e. fenders, grille, radiator support, bumper, hood, cowl from a 92-96 F-150 be put on my '91? I realize that in the end, it would be just about the same money to go out and buy a 92-96 F-150 and be done with it, but I'm somewhat attached to my '91 and don't want to get rid of it...just "update" it a bit. Also, will the Flareside box off of a 92-96 fit my truck with little to no problems? 
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Sheet metal will all interchange fine. You'll have to "make" the bumper fit. The mounts are different and due to the rounded 92-96 front the squared 87-91 bumper will look quite odd.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...9-chassis.html
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...onversion.html
Last edited by ncranchero; Apr 21, 2007 at 12:22 PM.
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Look closely at this photo and compare to your bumper mounting to the frame horns. You'll see the difference immediately. The trouble will be worth it !
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92-96 doors will fit too...theyre slightly different. Along the bottom edge theres a body line thats not on the 80-91 models. The no draft 1/4 windows arent as pointy at the front on the bottom either..
Ive got 92-96/7 door panels on my 90 and they look pretty good in there.
Ive got 92-96/7 door panels on my 90 and they look pretty good in there.
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I just did this, '93 sheetmetal onto a '91.
I found out the panel under the windshield is different.
I also need to get the lights figured out. The '91 has 2 and the '93 sheetmetal needs 4 bulbs!
I found out the panel under the windshield is different.
I also need to get the lights figured out. The '91 has 2 and the '93 sheetmetal needs 4 bulbs!