punganisse
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Hi there,i need a drawing of a frame to fit my -49 chevy truck body on.its going to be a nice ratrod.im building the rest on my own just going to use the body and chopp it.Thats all folks
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Bonehead
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Look those frames over. They are probably not perfect for your build but they are a great start. more specific.....
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/m/360_Street-Rod-Frames-and-Frame-Kits.html
Look those frames over. They are probably not perfect for your build but they are a great start. more specific.....
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/m/360_Street-Rod-Frames-and-Frame-Kits.html
donsrods
Well-known member
Since almost every hot rod is unique unto itself, there really aren't many premade frames or blueprints out there. To get a good fit and good look, you have to start from scratch and design your own.
Not as hard as it sounds. Simply prop up the body at the ride height you want, set the motor in front of it, put the front and rear axles and tires in place where they look good, then build a mock up frame out of 2 x 4 lumber. You can use sheetrock screws to hold it together, and wood gives you a cheap way to see how your finished product will look and also you can make changes really easily.
It is important to have all of your major components on hand before you do this so you can determine clearances and stance.
Don
Not as hard as it sounds. Simply prop up the body at the ride height you want, set the motor in front of it, put the front and rear axles and tires in place where they look good, then build a mock up frame out of 2 x 4 lumber. You can use sheetrock screws to hold it together, and wood gives you a cheap way to see how your finished product will look and also you can make changes really easily.
It is important to have all of your major components on hand before you do this so you can determine clearances and stance.
Don
Unkl Ian
Allergic to Idiots
You might find a drawing for a stock frame
on a hard core Chevy truck resto site.
Depending on what you are doing,
it may or may not not be a lot of help.
on a hard core Chevy truck resto site.
Depending on what you are doing,
it may or may not not be a lot of help.
