Dakota to Power wagon body swap
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Dakota to Power wagon body swap
I have a 1990 Dakota LE extra cab 4x2 that has 2 cracks in the frame in the front end and this disappointed me I like my truck. I also have a 1978 dodge Power Wagon long bed 4x4 that was given to me as a parts truck, also have a 1974 dodge Custom short bed 4x2. My question is I want to put my Dakota body on the power wagon frame I need some knowledgeable input on how to go about this and what problems I will run across. I have a mechanical back ground and knowledge of fabrication but a body swap is not something I've done in the past. Point me In the right direction for technical info any input is greatly appreciated.
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The cracks in the dakota frame are in the front near the lower A arm . The power wagon is a truck I would love to build but previous (not so bright) owner blew holes in the frame with a cutting torch to accomodate whatever gadgets they used as this truck was a snow plow vehicle and with that comes rust after a bit and the cab is barely attatched due to all the rustand the dash is nearly non existent all the plastic dry rotted unfortunately.