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DrinkinGasoline · 01-04-2016, 04:48 PM

Hey All,
I have a '84 F150 4wd Styleside longbed that I brought up from S.C. a few months ago. The bed is less than desirable with no tailgate so i got to thinking, take the bed off and build a flatbed for it. Then I thought, because i like the 60's F-100 body style a lot better, could i put a cab and bed from a 60's truck onto my 84 frame? I have found a few "rollers" for sale in S.C. at decent prices. My cab is in very good shape (aside the ugly paint job) with virtually no rust and i could probably get $500 + for it up here in N.E. Ohio to offset some of the cost.
Does anyone have any experience with something like this?
Without knowing mount measurements and such, i'm kinda just putting it out there for some feedback......Thanx

Ronnie · 01-04-2016, 06:00 PM

The Hamb will have all the answers.

R

paul2748 · 01-04-2016, 09:07 PM

Any modification is possible if you have either the money or the expertise. One of the main things to look at is the wheelbase of both. One longer than the other is a problem and could entail a lot of work.

DrinkinGasoline · 01-05-2016, 10:41 AM

Well, the folks over at HAMB obviously didn't like that it's an 84 frame so my question thread was summarily deleted, oh well. I'll put it out to some of the truck forums and see what happens....thanx for the replies.

J Wade · 01-05-2016, 03:06 PM

I've also wondered the same thing, so if you get an answer please post it. Thanks Jim

frank long island · 01-05-2016, 04:29 PM

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anything is possible it depends on what work you can do yourself computer wiring body mounts chassis shortening and other mods that you know will pop up this is the reason people tell you they have tons of money invested in a car that they{others} built on a lighter note I had a customer that had a 53 f100 on a late 70's early 80's bronco chassis looked great keep us informed with your thoughts

01-04-2016, 04:48 PM	#1
DrinkinGasoline Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 10	Wondering if it's possible Hey All, I have a '84 F150 4wd Styleside longbed that I brought up from S.C. a few months ago. The bed is less than desirable with no tailgate so i got to thinking, take the bed off and build a flatbed for it. Then I thought, because i like the 60's F-100 body style a lot better, could i put a cab and bed from a 60's truck onto my 84 frame? I have found a few "rollers" for sale in S.C. at decent prices. My cab is in very good shape (aside the ugly paint job) with virtually no rust and i could probably get $500 + for it up here in N.E. Ohio to offset some of the cost. Does anyone have any experience with something like this? Without knowing mount measurements and such, i'm kinda just putting it out there for some feedback......Thanx __________________ " If spent as much time flossing My teeth as I do biting My fingernails, I'd have better teeth to bite My fingernails !" In the barn : 47 Indian Chief Roadmaster, 49 DeSoto Custom Sedan, 66 VW Type 1, 84 F150 4wd restomod. In the driveway : 2000 Windstar, 2006 Taurus. Vehicles owned :Not enough space here Favorites : 1955 & 1960 Fords

01-04-2016, 06:00 PM	#2
Ronnie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Where it snows Posts: 2,059	Re: Wondering if it's possible The Hamb will have all the answers. R

01-04-2016, 09:07 PM	#3
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 4,292	Re: Wondering if it's possible Any modification is possible if you have either the money or the expertise. One of the main things to look at is the wheelbase of both. One longer than the other is a problem and could entail a lot of work. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria Last edited by paul2748; 01-05-2016 at 09:37 PM.

01-05-2016, 10:41 AM	#4
DrinkinGasoline Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 10	Re: Wondering if it's possible Well, the folks over at HAMB obviously didn't like that it's an 84 frame so my question thread was summarily deleted, oh well. I'll put it out to some of the truck forums and see what happens....thanx for the replies. __________________ " If spent as much time flossing My teeth as I do biting My fingernails, I'd have better teeth to bite My fingernails !" In the barn : 47 Indian Chief Roadmaster, 49 DeSoto Custom Sedan, 66 VW Type 1, 84 F150 4wd restomod. In the driveway : 2000 Windstar, 2006 Taurus. Vehicles owned :Not enough space here Favorites : 1955 & 1960 Fords

01-05-2016, 03:06 PM	#5
J Wade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 112	Re: Wondering if it's possible I've also wondered the same thing, so if you get an answer please post it. Thanks Jim

01-05-2016, 04:29 PM	#6
frank long island Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: westbury ny Posts: 854	Re: Wondering if it's possible Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) anything is possible it depends on what work you can do yourself computer wiring body mounts chassis shortening and other mods that you know will pop up this is the reason people tell you they have tons of money invested in a car that they{others} built on a lighter note I had a customer that had a 53 f100 on a late 70's early 80's bronco chassis looked great keep us informed with your thoughts