Frame Interchangability
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lancaster PA
Frame Interchangability
I have a 1979 frame from a parts car I recently picked up. My 1980 frame is rusted through.Would an 80 body fit on a 79 frame without much modifications ? I know the rear is different. I have all the 79 parts exept the engine. The 79's body is very rough.The 80 body is in very good shape.
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The batwing is the rear diff carrier, part of the diff cover. Your choice is mod or use the earlier cast iron rear end, you'll need a bunch of extra parts though besides the earlier diff (halfshafts, camber bracket + rods)
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Burnt71
In case you might be interested in repairing your 80 rusted frame, I have a good rear section of an 80-82 frame that I'm not planning on using. Everything behind the #2 body mount is good, solid, and straight on both sides. No previous damage or rust issues. The front clip has been cut off it.
I could bring it as far as central Ohio at Thanksgiving time.
In case you might be interested in repairing your 80 rusted frame, I have a good rear section of an 80-82 frame that I'm not planning on using. Everything behind the #2 body mount is good, solid, and straight on both sides. No previous damage or rust issues. The front clip has been cut off it.
I could bring it as far as central Ohio at Thanksgiving time.
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Originally Posted by 67-73-76
Burnt71
In case you might be interested in repairing your 80 rusted frame, I have a good rear section of an 80-82 frame that I'm not planning on using. Everything behind the #2 body mount is good, solid, and straight on both sides. No previous damage or rust issues. The front clip has been cut off it.
I could bring it as far as central Ohio at Thanksgiving time.
In case you might be interested in repairing your 80 rusted frame, I have a good rear section of an 80-82 frame that I'm not planning on using. Everything behind the #2 body mount is good, solid, and straight on both sides. No previous damage or rust issues. The front clip has been cut off it.
I could bring it as far as central Ohio at Thanksgiving time.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lancaster PA
Originally Posted by 67-73-76
Burnt71
In case you might be interested in repairing your 80 rusted frame, I have a good rear section of an 80-82 frame that I'm not planning on using. Everything behind the #2 body mount is good, solid, and straight on both sides. No previous damage or rust issues. The front clip has been cut off it.
I could bring it as far as central Ohio at Thanksgiving time.
In case you might be interested in repairing your 80 rusted frame, I have a good rear section of an 80-82 frame that I'm not planning on using. Everything behind the #2 body mount is good, solid, and straight on both sides. No previous damage or rust issues. The front clip has been cut off it.
I could bring it as far as central Ohio at Thanksgiving time.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lancaster PA
Originally Posted by Star79
and if you go that route (fixing your 80 frame) I will be needing a 79 one. I'd be willing to make an offer, and could pick it up as well.