cab swap or motor swap?

[PnrFab]

my 91 idi has really been beat. was shop truck and has lots of dents/scratches. i can buy a 86 f250 that has 6.9 in it but the motor is seized or something not 100% sure but the guy wants to just get rid of it for 500bux (whole truck) would it be easier to swap cabs or motors? my motor in my 91 runs perfect, but the body is just really trashed and the body on this 86 is really really nice shape...what should i do?

-josh

 

[PnrFab]

and i have access to a shop with lifts so doing a body swap wouldn't be has hard as it sounds ...haha

-josh

 

[Exekiel69]

Good engine to good body truck as long are they are alike meaning if the one with good engine is 4x4 and the one with good body is not then that is something to consider.

 

[Mr_Roboto]

I agree, swap the motor. I would also swap over the E4OD and associated electronics.

 

[h2odrx]

I agree, swap the motor. I would also swap over the E4OD and associated electronics.

I agree, if the body is that muck better? $500 what a steal.. is it hydro-locked?

 

[Agnem]

Don't forget to take into consideration the condition of the rest of the chassis, but yes a motor swap would be simpler.