Chaging a few things.
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Chaging a few things.
Ive got a 89 Supercab 150 that Im putting together slowly. Sometimes I figure to slowly but I do what I can. The first cosmetic change is to the Supercab windows. I cant believe that its just a piece of pot metal that makes this window into a two piece.
So that aside I know that the grilles are interchangable with a 95 model. Ive seen this on other trucks. But how about doors can I put a 95 door on a 89 body? Or how bout the dash. I was at the wreckers last week looking pokin around and came upon a fairly decent dash. Could I swap my old one out?? I mesured and it looks like the same mesurement??
So that aside I know that the grilles are interchangable with a 95 model. Ive seen this on other trucks. But how about doors can I put a 95 door on a 89 body? Or how bout the dash. I was at the wreckers last week looking pokin around and came upon a fairly decent dash. Could I swap my old one out?? I mesured and it looks like the same mesurement??
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doors are the same but the inner door panels are different. A grill change requires a new front clip...I just did mine. It includes the rad support, header assay, fenders, hood, cowl, bumper w/custom mount and hood springs... and youl have two extra lights to add to your front park light circuit.
the dash should mount up but that would be a PITA IMHO the gauges in the newer dash will not work with your engine and your gauges don't fit with out some serious modding.. sounds like a cool project... wish mine was a s/c
the dash should mount up but that would be a PITA IMHO the gauges in the newer dash will not work with your engine and your gauges don't fit with out some serious modding.. sounds like a cool project... wish mine was a s/c
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I knew it was the fenders but didnt realize it was the whole front end tho. I may end up doing it anyways. Ill have ta see what all those parts would cost me in the wreckers or maybe get a parts truck.
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ya should be able to get a front clip for cheap at the wreckers... craigslist has some good deals sometimes too. The swap took me and dad about 10 hrs total... over the weekend... but it did include allot of beers...lol
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Yeah thats what Ive been searchin jus now is craigslist. I see a few prospects out there Ill have ta phone in da morn these ppl.
So shed some light on the subject man I know what PITA means. But.. What the devil does IMHO mean??
I can believe ten hours for sure. And a lot of beer.. Where all human.
So shed some light on the subject man I know what PITA means. But.. What the devil does IMHO mean??
I can believe ten hours for sure. And a lot of beer.. Where all human.
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Thanks for clearing that up there Irish.
Well there goodBoy Ive finally got myself a newer front end. It apparently came off a 93 Ford. However when I saw it it was on a 80's Bronco. Found the add in craigslist. So now Ive got about 95% of my body parts together. So I guess I work on my interior now. Earlier you said that it would probably be a PITA to change my dashboard for a newer one. Well Ive now decided to keep the old dash looking at the newer dashes the speedo and other things look alot smaller. I like the bigger speedo and tach personally.
Heres a question for you though my idea was to get the rolling chasis sandblasted. I was told not to sandblast but rather to get a good degreser and degrease the frame and after that take a wire wheel to it and clean it up. Do you agree or do you think that I should take the rolling chasis in and sandblast? Another idea thaty I have is to take the stock IFS out and put a Dana 50 in its place. What do you think of that idea?
I value your opinion and await for your response.
Thanks
Well there goodBoy Ive finally got myself a newer front end. It apparently came off a 93 Ford. However when I saw it it was on a 80's Bronco. Found the add in craigslist. So now Ive got about 95% of my body parts together. So I guess I work on my interior now. Earlier you said that it would probably be a PITA to change my dashboard for a newer one. Well Ive now decided to keep the old dash looking at the newer dashes the speedo and other things look alot smaller. I like the bigger speedo and tach personally.
Heres a question for you though my idea was to get the rolling chasis sandblasted. I was told not to sandblast but rather to get a good degreser and degrease the frame and after that take a wire wheel to it and clean it up. Do you agree or do you think that I should take the rolling chasis in and sandblast? Another idea thaty I have is to take the stock IFS out and put a Dana 50 in its place. What do you think of that idea?
I value your opinion and await for your response.
Thanks
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