1970 Body Swap
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I've never done that one. But have put older bodies on newer chassis. I can tell ya that if it isn't a real close match to start with ya better have a well equipped shop. And the knowledge to fabricate. Good Luck
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One thing I've done in your case with a longer chassis. Is to lengthen the box by welding two together. It gives you the ride of a longer wheel base and more cargo area. And on a Bumpside with a two tone paint it is not that notisable. Just a thought. And it is kinda cool. Ya can put a two foot deep tool box in and still have an 8 foot cargo bed.
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With decent welding and cutting skills you can cut off the rear of the cab and extend it the 8". With the fuel tank gone you could have a custom extended cab. Depends on how far you want to go with it. Good luck and enjoy your new project.
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I put a 69 Ranger swb on a 79 4x4 swb frame no problem 3'' gap between bed and cab looked cool gave plenty of flex with no rub.8'' is going to give you fits on the body. I would shorten frame . An experinced welder can do this we have done road tractors to dumps no worries.
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My plans are to keep the classic look of a F100 but the handling of a newer truck. Cutting the frame is the only way to go for me.
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From: sun valley ca
Originally Posted by rickfixit
What's the best way to cut it and keep everything straight.
To cut the frame I would use a grinder with a cutting wheel, this will give you a clean cut so that when you weld it all back together the pieces will but up nic and straight. Then cut some 1/4" plates and weld them over your welds to renforce that section of the frame. Good luck with your project.
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I cut my frames on an angle (/) like that. than weld it and put an insert inside that fits the frame tight all the way around and bolt it in. It takes the strain off the weld and will never crack. On big rigs you must do this to pass DOT. Anything less I think is unsafe. JMHO Plate welding will weaken the frame at every weld.
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