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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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cab swap

i have an 83 f250 extended cab 2wd long bed.my buddy gave me a 91 f150 4x4 extended cab short bed.i've looked everywhere on the forums,with no luck,as to what would be involved in putting my 83 body/bed on the 91 chassis.my 83 is a 2wd 460 and the 91 is a 4x4 351w.would it be easier to swap bodies,or complete drivetrains?i know i wont be able to use my long bed on the short bed chassis,and i'm not too worried about the electronic part of it.thanks all.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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What are your reasons for the swap? Your cab is bad? Your frame is bad? You want a newer style truck?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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my truck (the 83) is more or less mint.just tired of putting money into the 460 engine,that still wont run,and would like a 4x4 alot better
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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Hi do u own a 70 maverick the reason i'm asking is i just sold my 70 maverick grabber.Do to a exwife thing.I loved that car almost cried when she left but not the exwife did
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by tommy70084
Hi do u own a 70 maverick the reason i'm asking is i just sold my 70 maverick grabber.Do to a exwife thing.I loved that car almost cried when she left but not the exwife did

hi tommy,yes i have a 70 maverick grabber.351 stroker.sorry you had to let yours go.my wife would go first,before any of my toys
 
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