I have two 1970 F-100, one 4x2 that I have had since I turned 16 and I just purchased a 4x4. The body on the 4x4 is a clapped out Flintstone special so my plan is the take the body from my 4x2 and swap it onto the 4x4. Who has done a cab and bed swap before? Any tips, tricks, things to watch for, etc.?
It seems fairly straightforward to me but I have never attempted to replace anything more than a front clip on this truck (and I am still pissed off at the a-hole who backed into it and drove away).
Body Swap
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thatoneguy
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Body Swap
Aaron V.
1970 Ford F100 4x4 390/4-spd
1973 Ford Maverick 302/C4
1979 Chevrolet C30 Ramp Truck 454/TH-400
1948 Chevrolet 3800 216/4-spd
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1970 Ford F100 4x4 390/4-spd
1973 Ford Maverick 302/C4
1979 Chevrolet C30 Ramp Truck 454/TH-400
1948 Chevrolet 3800 216/4-spd
1995 Jeep Cherokee 4.0/5-spd
2004 Honda Shadow 1100
"While driving yesterday I saw a banana peel in the road and instinctively swerved to avoid it…thanks Mario Kart."
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sargentrs
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Re: Body Swap
The cab and bed are a direct swap. Might as well change your cab mount bushings while you're at it. The only thing to really watch out for is anything that goes into the cab or bed. Things like wiring, fuel lines, brake cables, brake/clutch/accelerator/steering linkage, etc. I pulled my cab off by myself and nearly dumped it before I remembered the E-brake cable and fuel line went through the floor into the cab.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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1972hiboy
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Re: Body Swap
I think the back cab mounts are different on the 4x2. the embossed areas in the back of the cab are there for the 4x4 mount but need to cut the hole.
Rich
1973 f350 super c/s 460/c6 22k orig miles
1972 f350 srw crewcab special 390
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1973 f350 super c/s 460/c6 22k orig miles
1972 f350 srw crewcab special 390
1972 f250 4x4 sport custom 390fe Red
1972 f250 4x4 custom 360 FE " Ranger Ric"
1972 f250 4x4 custom 84k og miles 390
1971 f250 4x4 sport custom 56k og miles. 360
1970 f250 4x4 428 fe hp60 205 d60
Dont eat yellow snow.....
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sargentrs
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Re: Body Swap
Thanks, Rich. I wasn't aware of that.1972hiboy wrote:I think the back cab mounts are different on the 4x2. the embossed areas in the back of the cab are there for the 4x4 mount but need to cut the hole.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.