I have done the aftermarket component approach, not frame swaps, that is true. That gives me a view of one method and I can comment and describe what would need to be done for a frame swap. I have studied frame swaps, I've had bodies off of chassis and can see the problems in matching the items I spelled out. I can comment as much about my choice as you can of yours. My engineering career enables me to analyze different ideas without trying all of them. As goes without saying, I am giving my opinion using my knowledge. Until now you are the only other responder and you have chosen to find my post "funny". Your "advice" has no information, no specifics, no rebuttal to all the concerns I mentioned. Have you done both ways so as to know if I'm wrong? If so, lets see some pics and advise on how to handle all I said. I did not say you can't do a swap, I said it's harder to make everything come out looking/fitting/operating right. I have never put in a computer controlled injected V8 in a truck either, but I know it's easier to put in a carb engine. Common sense tells you that installing the many aftermarket, modern, safety for his wife, components which are made for the specific truck to be mostly bolted in, is way easier than working out the list I gave for frame swap. I did after all say "It ALL bolts on with a small amount of possible welding. The folks here have done it both ways and will give their experience. My experience tells me to do the first option." Aye? Peace brother engineer.
