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Chris. I would opine that it depends on how much space/money/time/desire you have. Is the car a keeper ?? If so then you can "fall in love" and dump alot of the aformentioned into it. If the donor frame is as you say, was it inspected by you and are you sure IT'S welds and overall condition are sound ? If you are sure,then I would replace the frame. Assuming this isn't your daily driver and you have inside shop space for working and protection. You could also have one of those handy certified mobile welders roll by for a nominal fee, and you would be getting expert frame repairs. If I were you, I would have the donor frame inspected and detailed, and then have EVERY SINGLE component (nuts bolts clips brake fuel lines bushings suspension etc) ready to go so you finish that thing in one shot. If you get halfway done,and money/time/entheusiasm run out, then you may abandon the whole deal and get frustrated. If you are keeping the car for along time,then I would go the donor route...then you can plan to get your floorpans nicely detailed. I HIGHLY suggest going to JeffK's webpage where he goes into detail via pictures and words about swapping the body/frame. He is very good. Let me know if I can assist you further either here, or by my email. Take Care-Shawn in Truckee, CA (presently dumping in excess of nearly 2 feet of powder since wednesday morning)

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