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Originally Posted by BigBlocksRule
And if you ever decide to sell it, you'll be selling a welded frame truck. Many buyers will shy away including myself. I've never seen anyone check the VIN stamped on top of the frame. I have a gantry crane and cab/bed dolly at my shop, I can have the whole swap done in a day with a helper, maybe quicker. Plus it gives you a chance to do any suspension work with nothing in the way before you do the swap.
But, as you said, it's an opinion.
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If you ever bring it to nevada DMV from another state they will dam sure check that VIN on the frame. They awalys check frame vin #.
As far as shorting the frame, I did mine last summer. Straight cut , retained saddle tank mounting holes same as rhino and txfirefighter. Used piece cut out as support plating. You will also have to move the rear crossmember forward. My 85 had 8 rivets holding it in. Cut the rivets and use 3/8 bolts. Crazy thing my 85 already had the 8 holes punched in the frame for the crossmember in the forward location. I just moved it forward and bolted in.
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