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Old Oct 27, 2018 | 08:36 PM
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Hey all, I have a restored 76 frame and am wondering if I can set a 74 body on it without too many problems

Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Old Oct 27, 2018 | 08:55 PM
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Yes. Virtually no problems. Can use rear bumper shock setup from 76 or mount 74 setup with a little trimming.
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what about body mounts - - are they in the same place? Anything major to watch for?
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Yes. If you want to put a 66 body on there, you need to move body mounts. You can't put a 58 body on at all...
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FWIW: Front and rear impact bumper and hardware changed between 74 and 76.
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The front stuff bolts to the frame horns. The rear stuff is pretty much interchangable.
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Originally Posted by derekderek
The front stuff bolts to the frame horns. The rear stuff is pretty much interchangable.
So do you guys think the front horns and the back bumper supports are interchangeable?
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