Don't have that one, but I have Tex Smiths - How to Chop Tops. Excellent book.
Go to the RRR Builds section, click on '
Replies' to sort by # of replies. The first 2 pages have a lot of info on what's you need to think about and do to build a frame.
This thread has very good info and pics from Donsrods - starting on page 2.
http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197&page=2
