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Old Jan 4, 2024 | 09:07 PM
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Default 1959 rambler body swap

Hello wonderful honda people! I have a project I am undertaking and could use some support.i have a less than clean 1959 AMC rambler. But its my dream car. The dimensions of a 2000s honda Accord match perfectly with the dimensions of the Rambler in both width and wheelbase. I am curious as to how good is the honda unibody for being used as a donor? Ive seen a fella put a mustang on a civic body. Keep in mind, this is going to be a daily driver so no roll cage. Here's the car: (mine is exactly the same paint and everything)
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Old Jan 5, 2024 | 12:12 AM
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Old Jan 5, 2024 | 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Chrisfrom1986
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No what?
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Old Jan 5, 2024 | 04:25 AM
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The unibody chassis loses so much structural integrity once one component is cut out.

As someone that has swapped at least 5 classic cars onto modern vehicles..

I'd look into a crown victoria (for trucks and bigger bodied sedans)
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Chevy S10/Ford Ranger for smaller donors.

My last swap was a '57 Chevy 1.5-ton cab & front clip on a 2008 2WD Suburban. Fit perfect!!
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