Crowman wants to know which frame to use

[crowman]

Hello all,I am going down to look over my possible project. I have two 1950 international pick-ups one is 1/2 ton and 1 is a 3/4 ton. The power train will be coming from a 1966 meteor with a 390 engine. As I am a newbie is there any suggestions on which frame I should use for my build? The internationals could invert the axles to lower the ride height or should I use the 66 and cut the springs? I do not need to slam it down, it is my first rat rod and want to keep it kinda simple for the build. All suggestions welcome ... Thank you.

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

If it is your first build leave the truck on the stock chassis!

 

[Bamamav]

I'd use the least rusted, best IH frame. The cab will fit it, and there's probably not a lot of, if any, difference in them. Surface rust is fine, but you want a solid frame, not one rusted through full of holes.

 

[crowman]

thanks

Thanks guys as a newbie everything helps.[cl

 

[Old Iron]

You'll get honest answers on this site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[klink]

If it is your first build leave the truck on the stock chassis!

X2.

 

[PA41]

If you really want to keep it simple do use the existing frame. BUT---If you wanna be weird and interesting -- flip the binder frame and go underslung...

One of the many things I really NEED to do.

PA