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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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What frames will a 79 reg cab long bed body match up to without repositioning of mounts??
 
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Is this a F150 or a F250???
 
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Well the 73-77 frames are out of the question (without drilling holes) because of their changes in widths.
 
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The truck is a F250 4x4
 
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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Well the 73-77 frames are out of the question (without drilling holes) because of their changes in widths.
His body would still go on a 73-77 F-150 or any 2wd wouldn't it?
 
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His body would still go on a 73-77 F-150 or any 2wd wouldn't it?
thats what I figured thats why I didnt post F250 or 4x4 to begin with but i could be wrong in my assumtion...
 
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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His body would still go on a 73-77 F-150 or any 2wd wouldn't it?
I believe the F.150 would also be different from 73-77,78-79, but I could be wrong, Someone correct me if I am. I do know the f250 frames are different from 73-77,78-79.
 
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I believe the F.150 would also be different from 73-77,78-79, but I could be wrong, Someone correct me if I am. I do know the f250 frames are different from 73-77,78-79.
Yes, you are wrong. The only frames that are different are the 73-77 F-250 4x4 and all F-350 2wd trucks.
 
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Originally Posted by HillbillyDeluxe81
Yes, you are wrong. The only frames that are different are the 73-77 F-250 4x4 and all F-350 2wd trucks.
Cool, learn something every day.
 
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