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03-03-2016, 02:34 AM
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K5 Body Swap
How much trouble is it to put a 1984 K5 body on a 1979 K5 frame?
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03-03-2016, 07:38 AM
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Re: K5 Body Swap
I believe the 73-91 frames are the same.
One thing to consider is DMV issues with fame VIN number different from body/title VIN number... |
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03-03-2016, 09:32 AM
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I know the pieces fit
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Re: K5 Body Swap
I think the front frame horns are all that will be different, IIRC you'll have to trim them to use the 84 front bumper and brackets.
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03-03-2016, 11:12 PM
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Re: K5 Body Swap
The frames changed in 81 and again in 83. I believe the rear seat floorboards are a different height which changed the shape of the frame in the middle.
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03-04-2016, 08:17 AM
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Re: K5 Body Swap
The rear passenger foot well changed between 77 and 78 which necessitated a frame change. 78 through 91 frames are essentially the same, and 73 through 77 are the same. IIRC, but pretty sure that's accurate.
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