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Old 08-10-2015, 06:52 PM   #1
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1951 Chassis Question

I am taking my 1951 3100 apart in prep for reassembling on a new TCI chassis. After I pulled the bed off, I see two u-channels running side-to-side on the front and rear of the last rear crossmember. (see arrows on pic) I didn't see any connection to the bed so if I'm selling the chassis, do these go with it as part of the frame or do I need them on the new chassis for the bed mount? Yes, one of them is bent but doesn't change the question.

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Old 08-10-2015, 07:09 PM   #2
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under bed tire mounting but its missing parts of it
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Old 08-10-2015, 07:26 PM   #3
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That makes sense. Of course, I have no idea if I need those with the TCI chassis and they suggest you mount the gas tank in that rear space. Not sure what to do for a spare then...

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That makes sense. Of course, I have no idea if I need those with the TCI chassis and they suggest you mount the gas tank in that rear space. Not sure what to do for a spare then...

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The two channels offer no structural support they only keep the tire from tilting down one way or the other so removing them isn't an iusse
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Thanks for all the answers!

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Old 08-10-2015, 09:28 PM   #6
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under bed tire mounting but its missing parts of it
Do you need one, I have no use for it!
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