Swaps

iontkendall · Post by **iontkendall** » October 1, 2006, 1:58 am

I seem to recall someone on this site(or maybe the msn site) that talked about putting a 66 ford truck on a 76 ford truck frame.What I am thinking about doing is using the 76 f-250 4x4 frame under a 66 body.How difficult is this?

Thanks,
Ion Kendall

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » October 1, 2006, 10:32 am

the wheelbase is 133" for the '76 and 129" for the slick. So, you have to find a way to get the back axle moved forward about 4".

That might mean shortening the frame or perhaps it's possible to move the spring and shock mounts forward that much.

Cab mounts should line right up, at least the front ones. The '76 has a wider frame at the back, so you will have to redrill some box mount holes..
Someone who has done this should be in here..

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » October 1, 2006, 12:12 pm

easier to use the 67-72 frame as its only 131" wb and the 2' is easier to hide than 4".also frame width issues with the later ones.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » October 1, 2006, 1:49 pm

http://www.markdevaney.com/truck/

Don't know if he is a member or not.