Frame/body interchange...
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5th Wheeling
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Frame/body interchange...
Hey, guys...
My buddy has a really clean '78 Longbed F100 2WD. He's been talking for quite some time about selling it, and buying a 4WD, but he's had the truck for over 16 years, and it was his first vehicle. So, now he's talking about just moving the body/engine/trans over to a 4WD frame. He's kinda looking for a project anyway, so I said great idea. I hate to see him part with this truck. I too have a lot of blood, sweat and tears in it.
So, the question becomes what years will frames interchange. I assume 67-72 will, but will 80-96 frames interchange. I'm pretty sure beds will bolt on no problem for all those years, but how about the cab, and core support?
I only ask, because it seems there are more later model longbed 4WD's in donor condition around here...
My buddy has a really clean '78 Longbed F100 2WD. He's been talking for quite some time about selling it, and buying a 4WD, but he's had the truck for over 16 years, and it was his first vehicle. So, now he's talking about just moving the body/engine/trans over to a 4WD frame. He's kinda looking for a project anyway, so I said great idea. I hate to see him part with this truck. I too have a lot of blood, sweat and tears in it.
So, the question becomes what years will frames interchange. I assume 67-72 will, but will 80-96 frames interchange. I'm pretty sure beds will bolt on no problem for all those years, but how about the cab, and core support?
I only ask, because it seems there are more later model longbed 4WD's in donor condition around here...
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5th Wheeling
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Thanks for the help. He just called about an hour or so ago. Looks like we're road tripping this weekend to pick up a '79. An unfinished project that needs very little if we use his '78 body/interior.
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