Topic: 1997ext.cab swap to a 1980

[Offroadassassin]

I have a built 1980 that looks like poo!
I also have a 97 ext. cab 2wd complete that im using for parts.
 Any ideas for me ?

[bigarms23]

swap the 2wd taco cab on the 80 frame and cut the inside of the cab for the shifters

[santa cruz crawler]

Ya it will look awesome , you might have to move a few body mounts
But it will look pretty cool!!!

Do it

[Offroadassassin [OP]]

Does that effect the registration?

[4RunnerChevy]

Does that effect the registration?

Yes but its doable.  Keep both registrations, talk to the DMV and get a new VIN sticker.

[yoshaleng]

I think I read something in that nature. If I remember correctly, you can go to your local highway patrol or state patrol and they can issue you a new one (with all paper work proving vehicle belongs to you of course).

[Offroadassassin [OP]]

Guess id have to put the cat back on?  or would they look @ that and the smog pump ect.?

[89sastoyo]

I know my friends dont do it completly legally... of course have both titles and what not but im pretty sure it is still registered as the frame is sits on not the cab thats on it.. so if you have a tacoma it will pass smog like the 80 does since its not ob2 with a plug as far as that goes as far as being pulled over and the cop saying you have a tacoma? i dont know. My friend also has done a cab swap onto a runner frame with a hilux body and did it to oposit way so he doesnt have to pass smog.. so i guess it just depends..