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Old 08-03-2017, 08:20 PM   #1
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First gen body on 2nd or 3rd frame ?

My son is wanting to build a 1000 HP first gen.

Just brain storming on how to go about it.

Therefore the question is "Will a 1st gen body adapt to a second or third gen frame and not look hideous ?

or

Would the P-pumped or common rail motor be better adapted just using the first gen. frame ?

I want to use an Automatic trans. and the truck to be a 4x4.Just looking for that first gen. appearance.
 
Old 08-03-2017, 10:51 PM   #2
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Depends on the use of the truck.

If a pavement princess, just use the 1st gen frame. If to be a serious puller or race truck, the 1st gen frame has been known to twist up
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Old 08-04-2017, 01:35 AM   #3
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Or is it possible to reinforce a first gen frame to be stronger than a wet noodle?

It's unnerving how much my truck flexed just driving down the road.
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Old 08-04-2017, 08:35 PM   #4
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Depends on the use of the truck.

If a pavement princess, just use the 1st gen frame. If to be a serious puller or race truck, the 1st gen frame has been known to twist up
So has someone mounted a 1st gen body to a second or third Gen frame ?

I think I am inclined to go second gen. frame .
 
Old 08-06-2017, 10:22 AM   #5
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So has someone mounted a 1st gen body to a second or third Gen frame ?

I think I am inclined to go second gen. frame .
Yes, I think Old Ugly sits on a 3rd gen frame now.

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Old 08-06-2017, 08:20 PM   #6
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Thanks for the post. Very informative. I am definitely subscribing to the post but know I will not go that route.
 
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