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Will a 68 body fit on a 76 frame? (1/4)
3/28/25 8:26am

68vet427
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Hi all

Will a 68 body fit directly to a76 frame?

Are body mount locations the same?

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Re: Will a 68 body fit on a 76 frame? (2/4)
3/28/25 12:27pm

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Interesting question. Hope someone here knows the answer.

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Re: Will a 68 body fit on a 76 frame? (3/4)
3/28/25 1:28pm

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"Directly"? Short answer, NO. Frames are different front and rear because of the different style bumpers. Can it be done, sure, but it is not a bolt on type thing...it requires quite a bit of modifications.

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Re: Will a 68 body fit on a 76 frame? (4/4)
3/28/25 2:19pm

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Dang. Forgot about the bumper situation. I guess look for a 72 or earlier frame.

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