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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
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'71 on '79 frame
Anybody here ever successfully put one of our trucks on a newer frame? I lucked into a '79 1-ton with 454/th400/14-bolt (posi, non-dually). Mines a 1/2-ton, and they're both 2wd longbeds.
I'm tossing around ideas on what to do with my new find...and this option seems attractive to me. Everything on this '79 is pristine - I think I may put the body on my 4x4 '76. Gotta love finds like this locally for $500...
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Saving 1 truck at a time!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Kent, WA
Posts: 6,465
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A running pristine 454 for $500...now that is a find!
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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To do a 67 - 72 onto a 73 - 87 frame, you'll need to shorten the wheelbase, and then a custom body lift. Otherwise, nothing will fit.
Mudder has done this on a 4X4 and did an awsome job. However, in all reality, a 2 weeldrive isn't very doable. |
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Location: East Central, MO
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You'll run into problems with the frame rails under the older cab. They come up much quicker than the older frames.
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Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448
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my uncle did it to his 61,and its pretty nice
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