Frame swap question
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Frame swap question
Hello everyone,
I am new to these forums so I apologise if this is in the wrong section. I live in the florida panhandle and over the past few years have been restoring a 1986 Ford step side. However, due to the storm a large tree fell on the completed frame that was powder coated and everything. I'm wondering if a 1989 frame will fit the 1986 body. Thanks if anyone can assist.
I am new to these forums so I apologise if this is in the wrong section. I live in the florida panhandle and over the past few years have been restoring a 1986 Ford step side. However, due to the storm a large tree fell on the completed frame that was powder coated and everything. I'm wondering if a 1989 frame will fit the 1986 body. Thanks if anyone can assist.
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Yes. The only difference (given the same wheelbase) is the slots in the front frame horns for the later bumper.
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Wheelbase is different - and I said you have to get the same wheelbase as your original truck. Everything else in the caption of that diagram applies to F-series frames. Follow the relevant links in the caption, too.