What to expect in swapping '73 body to '76 frame and whats involved?

crimorabronco · Apr 20, 2010

I have my '73 Im swapping over to a fresh powder coated '76 frame thats been completly redone with motor, tranny, transfer case installed. Everything on frame is ready to go. Thanks for any input!

needabronco · Apr 20, 2010

There's 8 bolts and body mounts..... The frame's are the same, other than the track bar mount being oval on the 76 frames.

Viperwolf1 · Apr 20, 2010

Welcome aboard.
I can't think of anything that would be an issue.

Ethansdad73 · Apr 20, 2010

Viperwolf1 said:
Welcome aboard.
I can't think of anything that would be an issue.

start drinking after its done.... but other than that...

Deano · Apr 20, 2010

It's a straight forward switch shouldn't be any major isues 8 bolts

johnsonx · Apr 20, 2010

If you live in CA then the serial # on the frame will be a 76 & if the DMV checks it then you would have to smog it.

MarsChariot · Apr 20, 2010

The '76 main tank does not have a liquid return line for the liquid-vapor separator on the '73 body to return to. Other than that, no significant difference.

Broncobowsher · Apr 20, 2010

If it is an early '73 body the hole for the transfer case may be wrong (J-shift was a mid '73 running change)

The '73 may have some funky fuel lines at the tank selecter valve that don't hook up with the '76 frame.

iwlbcnu · Apr 21, 2010

Just dropped a 70 on a 76, transfer shifter hole was the only problem. I think the 73 has the correct firewall holes for the wiring. I sectioned in a 76 firewall to make mine correct.

crimorabronco · Apr 23, 2010

Thanks!! Hope all goes well but you know how these things go...

What to expect in swapping '73 body to '76 frame and whats involved?

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