1954 f100 on 04 explorer sports track chasis
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1954 f100 on 04 explorer sports track chasis
Hey everyone, I’m not mechanically inclined, so forgive me if this question has been asked before, but how much of a hassle is it to put the body of a 1954 f100 on a 04 Ford Explorer sports track chasis? Is it possible?
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A little background, I would like the truck to be a daily driver/work truck, so that's why I'm asking about the frame swap, all the research I've done, says that the original chassis is not designed for much so it would be hard to haul things and use is as a general work truck.
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A little background, I would like the truck to be a daily driver/work truck, so that's why I'm asking about the frame swap, all the research I've done, says that the original chassis is not designed for much so it would be hard to haul things and use is as a general work truck.
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The original frame is a truck frame, what you're asking can be done but will be a lot more work to get what you want. First project I ever did was a frame swap and I'd never do it again. Keeping the original frame and purchasing aftermarket suspension upgrades is so much easier and 50X quicker..
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I agree with Pinto Plumber. Unless we misread your post, these were work trucks. My 54 F100 was used hard on my grandfather's farm. After I bought it I once hauled a ton of crushed stone in my half ton truck.
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A little background, I would like the truck to be a daily driver/work truck, so that's why I'm asking about the frame swap, all the research I've done, says that the original chassis is not designed for much so it would be hard to haul things and use is as a general work truck.
If you want to take the scientific approach compare frame section modulus, and spring and axle capacities.
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You sort of answered your own question by saying your not mechanically inclined , so don't even think of attempting something like this .
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First off I agree wholeheartedly with seaves46, this is not an undertaking for a novice. Proof in point...the first thing you do when looking at chassis swaps is to compare the wheel base of the donor with the wheelbase of the F100. The Sport Trac has a 125.9 inch wheelbase, the F100 is 110...that is a difference of 16 inches! No bueno...
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I've never thought of the Sport Trac as a work truck. It's an Explorer with the rear cargo area opened up as a 4 foot long pickup box. It's a soccer dad vehicle. One you can take the kids and gear somewhere without looking like you're driving a mini-van. Putting an F100 body on that chassis would be a boat-load of work with no gain if the intent is working it as a truck when you're done. Far easier and more practical to use the stock chassis and make a couple of safety upgrades.
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