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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Question What's Your Opinion?

I have an 82 F-150 4x4. I've been having problems with the drivetrain. I also have a 78 F-150 4x4 that has no bed. I like the bodystyle of the 82, especially being that its a Flareside. Would it be possible to put the 82 cab and bed on the 78 chassis without alot of fabrication? They are both shortbeds.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Would it be easier just to move the motor and trans? I just moved a cab on a different truck and I would rather do a motor swap any day.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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I think post 70's Ford trucks had wider frames. So, a 80's cab and box swap on a 70's frame isn't going to be easy without heavy mods.
 
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