Body swap question (1 Viewer)

[greenbeast]

Lets just say I know a guy with an original 69 PIG which will be sweet when its done with body and paint. But if he were to find later say 76-77 Pig with great engine and drivetrain but body is shyt.

Hypothetically how difficult would the swap be?

 

[riderjgs]

Jon…We did mine in two weekends and drove it off. With the benefit of a lift but your tractors would serve the same purpose in dealing with lifting, placement, etc.
Once engine compartment accessories and wiring are out of the way there are really only a dozen or so chassis bolts to deal with.
We were dealing with a ‘73 and ‘74 so little difference. Might be a few more harness-related considerations with your two.

 

[greenbeast]

Who knows, there may be a lift by time this possibility materializes. It would allow the wife and I do get the SOW on the road much quicker and let me do the 2f/H55 swap on the old frame without any obstructions. Then the search for another or repair of the body can take place.

 

[PabloCruise]

Who knows, there may be a lift by time this possibility materializes. It would allow the wife and I do get the SOW on the road much quicker and let me do the 2f/H55 swap on the old frame without any obstructions. Then the search for another or repair of the body can take place.

I like the sounds of this plan!

Maybe you can just build up cherry frames and then people drive out and you swap their body over?

Jon's Lift & Shift Garage...

 

[PabloCruise]

Who knows, there may be a lift by time this possibility materializes. It would allow the wife and I do get the SOW on the road much quicker and let me do the 2f/H55 swap on the old frame without any obstructions. Then the search for another or repair of the body can take place.

PS, I would love to see pics of H55/split-case going into a 55 frame w/ no body in the way!
I always think about the 5-spd crossmember...