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Old 05-19-2013, 04:42 PM   #1
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Bodyswap

I wonder if I can take mine -62 C10 Paneltruckbody and swap the chassie to an -81 C10 pickupchassie whitout to "much" work on the body or the chassie ?
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Old 05-19-2013, 06:34 PM   #2
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Re: Bodyswap

why not just swap the suspension to the 62 frame. Much easier
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Old 05-20-2013, 12:13 AM   #3
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Re: Bodyswap

This question has been asked many times, and I always discourage swapping to a '73+ frame. I've been there done that and yes it is too much work in my opinion. It is far easier to transfer the front suspension and differential.
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Old 05-20-2013, 02:06 AM   #4
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Thank you guys, then I know that I should look for an front suspension. Have a nice trucking summer.
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