Body swap

Adaurgogner · Mar 13, 2019

Can I put an 86 C/10 2wd body on a 78 C/10 4wd frame ? I know there’s an issue with the transmission hump since the 2wd hump is shorter. Are there any major issues with cab,bed or front clip bolt patterns not matching up ?

DBarre · Mar 13, 2019

As far as I know, it should bolt up once you take care of the floor. The front frame horns are different, so the bumper won't just bolt up.

eskimomann209 · Mar 13, 2019

You should have no problem if you’re running the 2wd trans

eskimomann209 · Mar 13, 2019

You’ll need the body mount bushings for the 78

Adaurgogner · Mar 13, 2019

Are the bushings part of a body swap kit or sold individually ?
Where can I find them ?

Adaurgogner · Mar 13, 2019

It looks like the hump could be taken out of the old cab from the 78 but , the 86 cab is one piece so I’m thinking I could just cut the floor out & put the old hump into the 86 . Does that sound right ?

crpntr78 · Mar 13, 2019

Yep, you can do that. Frame your cut to look like what the 78 did and you'll be able to bolt the 78 tunnel in perfectly.

DBarre · Mar 13, 2019

Adaurgogner said:
It looks like the hump could be taken out of the old cab from the 78 but , the 86 cab is one piece so I’m thinking I could just cut the floor out & put the old hump into the 86 . Does that sound right ?

I did something similar with a 2WD hump from a '79 in my '81: 81 C10 Six Banger

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