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smashingchuck · 08-01-2007, 12:45 PM

So I have this idea about how I'm going to paint my truck...

What I've been thinking is that I would like to remove the cab and box from my frame and put it on another frame while I paint it. This way I can put the finishing touches on my current frame, and also not get any overspray on it or the components. It would also make it easy to roll the body around as well.

Although I would prefer to find a short box frame... they seem to be few and far between. Would my box bolt up (or at least sit straight) on a long box frame?

does anyone know where I could find a frame for cheap or free in my region (michigan/indiana)?

Prerunner1982 · 08-01-2007, 06:50 PM

The bed should sit straight though not all the bolts will bolt up you dont need but two to keep it down, the gap that would be between the bed and cab on a log bed frame would make it easier to paint the back of the cab and front of the bed. Thought they arent usually seen, if you are an "Anal Andy" it would make it easier to do.

Prerunner1982 · 08-01-2007, 06:55 PM

Free in Virginia, probably not close enough for you... but you get a drivetrain you could sell and make some money on..

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=251476

**Captkaos** · 08-01-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Although I would prefer to find a short box frame... they seem to be few and far between. Would my box bolt up (or at least sit straight) on a long box frame?

Yes it will but not all the bolts.

smashingchuck · 08-02-2007, 02:05 AM

alright guys thanks....

any other leads on a frame??

08-01-2007, 12:45 PM	#1
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Frame questions So I have this idea about how I'm going to paint my truck... What I've been thinking is that I would like to remove the cab and box from my frame and put it on another frame while I paint it. This way I can put the finishing touches on my current frame, and also not get any overspray on it or the components. It would also make it easy to roll the body around as well. Although I would prefer to find a short box frame... they seem to be few and far between. Would my box bolt up (or at least sit straight) on a long box frame? does anyone know where I could find a frame for cheap or free in my region (michigan/indiana)? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

08-01-2007, 06:50 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Frame questions The bed should sit straight though not all the bolts will bolt up you dont need but two to keep it down, the gap that would be between the bed and cab on a log bed frame would make it easier to paint the back of the cab and front of the bed. Thought they arent usually seen, if you are an "Anal Andy" it would make it easier to do. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

08-01-2007, 06:55 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Frame questions Free in Virginia, probably not close enough for you... but you get a drivetrain you could sell and make some money on.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=251476 __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

08-02-2007, 02:05 AM	#5
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Frame questions alright guys thanks.... any other leads on a frame?? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

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