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08-31-2012, 12:25 PM
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Change motor or change body parts
I don't have alot of experience in restoration so with that here is what I'm looking at. Have two trucks both 72 gmc one has good motor, trans and title but very rough body. Other has no title, locked motor but really good body. Do i change motor and title or switch most all body parts Need advice from experienced restoreration guys.
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08-31-2012, 12:26 PM
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Re: Change motor or change body parts
Pics of both trucks on thread title bought barn truck.
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08-31-2012, 12:40 PM
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Project Heaven in my 67!!!
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Re: Change motor or change body parts
I dont like getting into the title swap piece so for me that would be out of the question!
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08-31-2012, 12:39 PM
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Re: Change motor or change body parts
swap the body. Doesn't take much time to pull these old trucks apart.
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08-31-2012, 12:41 PM
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Re: Change motor or change body parts
I'd just swap the VIN instead of trying to go through that.
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08-31-2012, 06:28 PM
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Kid's Mechanic
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Location: Kansas City
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Re: Change motor or change body parts
VIN swaps can bring you a lot of unwanted trouble . Check your state laws . Hate to see you lose all your hard work and money because of an illegal short cut .
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09-01-2012, 12:36 AM
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Re: Change motor or change body parts
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09-01-2012, 10:00 AM
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Re: Change motor or change body parts
Quote:
 Don't half ass it!
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09-01-2012, 12:46 AM
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Re: Change motor or change body parts
Can you get a title for the one with the bad motor? Then just swap motors...
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Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. 
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09-01-2012, 12:46 AM
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Location: WASHINGTON
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Re: Change motor or change body parts
Swap out motor! But make sure it will be all up and up state laws verry don't want trouble with the law
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09-01-2012, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Mt.Sterling Ky
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Re: Change motor or change body parts
I could maybe get a salvage title but how much will that hurt the value.
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09-01-2012, 01:24 PM
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Re: Change motor or change body parts
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I just did a quiet title hear in Kansas. I don't know if it will affect the resale of my truck..I'm not worried about that now..just glad everything is copasetic. Posted via Mobile Device |
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