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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 04:55 PM
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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!!!!!




 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 05:19 PM
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For Sale: Project that just needs to have finishing touches.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 05:57 PM
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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.

 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 06:06 PM
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Ran when parked!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 07:06 PM
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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.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 07:11 PM
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Wow.
I sure feel better about my modifications now.....LOL
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 09:12 PM
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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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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 09:17 PM
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I don't know which is worse, the truck or the trailer they're hauling it with.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 09:34 PM
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UGLY, UGLY,UGLY
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 09:40 PM
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What vehicle did he get the rear windows from?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 04:29 AM
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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?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 04:34 AM
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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.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 06:44 AM
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That will buff right out...
 
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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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.
 
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IMHO

I've got one word for ya "Dynamite ! "
 
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