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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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cab switch?

i know a guy with a cab off a 77 f250, wich is what i have. mine is in kinda bad shape. how hard is it to witch them out? he also has a bed off a '72 will it fit? and look ok?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Is not hard at all to switch the cabs,the 72 bed on the other hand will not look right with the 77 cab,just not right at all.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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narrow bed maybe?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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what do i have to do to get my old cab off and put the new one on?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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if the wiring harnesses are the same, unplug the wires at the firewall, unbolt everything down the pass fender and leave it with its cab, unbolt the master. everything should be unhooked at this point. there are 4 bolts underneath that hold the body to the frame and like 6 that bolt the fender inners and a few for the fenders. unbolt all of those and your cab should be loose. remove and put the new one in place and reverse the above steps. could be done in an afternoon if the wiring is the same.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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so the new one should have all the stuff to plug into and stuff. i cant imagine its alot, other than the instrument cluster and the starter theres not any wires right?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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If one cab is an early year 77 and the other is a late year 77 you'll have to drill new holes for the rear cab mounts but it's not a big deal.
 
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