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08-14-2010, 04:12 PM | #1 |
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73-87 X member in AD 1 Ton Panel
OK. I've decided I'm tired of being sick and we need to clean up around here so we are starting on my 14 year old son Eli's 1 ton panel truck. As some may recall, it has a '79 Heavy Half cross member welded with 1/2" plate to the frame.
I've seen a few that were narrowed here and a few that were installed "as is." The problem is the steering box looks like it's going to be set out too far because the guy who put the plates on made them run all the way down the frame past the box. I can see I'll already have a clearance issue with the body of the box because it would have a frame that is "indented" to accept it and this is flat plate. How did you guys that used the "stock width" X member do it? Anyone have an idea what the frame dimensions should be at this point of the 73-87 frame? I'm thinking of going on a "measurement" hunt at the local truck yard. I certainly hope I don't have to cut these plates off because they are seriously ON THERE. Eli will get some pictures shortly so you can see my quandry. I don't think going back to "stock" is an option with this frame. |
08-14-2010, 04:27 PM | #2 |
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Re: 73-87 X member in AD 1 Ton Panel
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389860
Found this one. Looks like the most help so far. |
08-14-2010, 09:54 PM | #3 |
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Re: 73-87 X member in AD 1 Ton Panel
I saw the question over on RRT first and posted my thoughts there. Rather thay retype you can see what I said on the Rodding Round Table.
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