Frame swap gone bad, really bad

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Mar 4, 2018 | 04:55 PM

bobj49f2

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Frame swap gone bad, really bad

This is what happens when you think a modern frame swap isn't something that is hard to do. This should be a stickie at the top of the forum for all the new guys who ask about frame swaps.

WARNING, NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!!!!!

Mar 4, 2018 | 05:19 PM

Harrier

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For Sale: Project that just needs to have finishing touches.

Mar 4, 2018 | 05:57 PM

bobj49f2

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Originally Posted by Harrier

For Sale: Project that just needs to have finishing touches.

"Too many projects, just needs wiring and minor body work, no rust, solid body. All the hard work done, just needs paint."

"Comes with extra parts"

"Buy now for $XXXX.00, put an equal amount into it and have a $50K show truck", I like this one the best.

Not with with a "little" body work will this thing be any good.

Mar 4, 2018 | 06:06 PM

49f3dls

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Ran when parked!

Mar 4, 2018 | 07:06 PM

FortyNiner

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Here's one of the few cases where crushing old iron would be a worthy solution. What a complete and total abomination.

Mar 4, 2018 | 07:11 PM

bobbytnm

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Wow.
I sure feel better about my modifications now.....LOL

Mar 4, 2018 | 09:12 PM

EBEAR

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From: Swan River Valley M.B Can

The scariest part in my mind is that even photo shopped to get a feeling of the overall look they appeared to be after , the proportions are hideous to be kind .

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Mar 4, 2018 | 09:34 PM

r_reed

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UGLY, UGLY,UGLY

Mar 4, 2018 | 09:40 PM

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abe

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What vehicle did he get the rear windows from?

Mar 5, 2018 | 04:29 AM

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Bluey Zedoff

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Oh, Jaysus! That ain't working. What's happened to the roof? Looks like two halves of a truck put together? One half badly weathered?

Mar 5, 2018 | 04:34 AM

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drptop70ss

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If he really wanted the dually all he had to do was widen the rear fenders, instead he widened the whole truck? Garbage now.

Mar 5, 2018 | 06:44 AM

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GreatNorthWoods

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From: Littleton, New Hampshire

That will buff right out...

Mar 5, 2018 | 09:11 AM

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moejr

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From: Mendon, Massachusetts

looks like there's another bed inside the bed, being used for a bed liner to protect the original one from damage?........ good idea! Don't want to scratch or dent anything.