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06-30-2007, 12:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Nashville
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Can I mount my 70 cab/bed on a 73-87 frame?
Hey guys, can you tell me if I can mount my 70 cab and bed on a 73-87 frame? My truck is a longbed, and a friend of mine found a 73-87 shortbed for 100 bucks. So I was wondering if any of you guys have made this swap, and if you could tell me how hard it is or if even possible. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Dub J; 06-30-2007 at 12:09 PM. |
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06-30-2007, 02:34 PM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be
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Re: Can I mount my 70 cab/bed on a 73-87 frame?
yes you can
you WILL have to move some body mounts and make some spacers[like body lift] but it is easy enough to do. |
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06-30-2007, 02:36 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: USA
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Re: Can I mount my 70 cab/bed on a 73-87 frame?
If you want a lowered truck then I wouldnt,as it will set up like a 4wd after the body lift is on..
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06-30-2007, 11:52 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: over yonder
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Re: Can I mount my 70 cab/bed on a 73-87 frame?
you can do it without using a body lift, but as already stated you will have to remove and then reinstall the body mount brackets.
I think you would be able to find a correct year SWB frame if ya keep your eyes peeled. I am only about 100 miles south of you and I have seen them (frame only) for that kind of money ... even less on occasion. |
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07-01-2007, 09:58 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Nashville
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Re: Can I mount my 70 cab/bed on a 73-87 frame?
So do you guys think I should just hit the junkyards? Where do you guys usually find them?
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07-01-2007, 03:49 PM
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Location: over yonder
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Re: Can I mount my 70 cab/bed on a 73-87 frame?
Quote:
eBay people's yard want ads craigslist word of mouth etc |
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07-04-2007, 12:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Manitoba, Canada
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Re: Can I mount my 70 cab/bed on a 73-87 frame?
Back lanes are great for finding "junk" as well
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07-01-2007, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
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Re: Can I mount my 70 cab/bed on a 73-87 frame?
Try the local craigslist.
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