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stepdog · 01-13-2013, 12:28 PM

Was measuring up my stock frame on 55 2nd and see it is out 3/8 of an inch from axel centre to middle of frame.Measured crossways.Is that okay or am I going to have to get it straightened.

Rude Dude · 01-13-2013, 12:38 PM

Most frame measurements are measured in an X pattern not from the center. Find two points that are same on both sides and then start from there. Good Luck!

stepdog · 01-13-2013, 12:44 PM

Yea I measured in an X from the 2 same holes on both sides of the center of the frame to the axel centerline holes and there is a difference of 3/16. I am hoping this wont be a problem.

Rude Dude · 01-13-2013, 12:53 PM

3/16 th isn't knowing to worry about, remember the age of the truck the rivets proable settled in their permanet location.

stepdog · 01-13-2013, 02:52 PM

Thanks Rudedude.Didnt want to get too far into it and find out it was going to cause problems.I guess these old trucks werent built to exact tolerances anyways.Thanks again.By the way your build is looking good.

dwcsr · 01-13-2013, 03:47 PM

This may be helpful

http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/framesquare.html

OrrieG · 01-13-2013, 04:07 PM

These old trucks were supposed to flex and move over humps, ditches, logs, etc. I have had mine twisted like a dna strand and it always popped back. Here is an example, bed is attached to the back frame section, cab to the front. There is a good chance that after you get it running for a while you can take the same measurement and find they have self corrected. If you are really worried about it use the 3-4-5 rule to figure out what is square and see if you can move it to get closer. measure corner to corner and pull the long measurement to square it up, just like framing a house wall or floor.

_Ogre · 01-13-2013, 05:22 PM

3/8 inch is probably better than it rolled of the factory floor, don't sweat it.

stepdog · 01-13-2013, 06:20 PM

Brain said 3/16 finger said 3/8.there is a 3/16 difference in the x measurements.Took one class of typing in grade 9 . So I shouldnt have to worry about the difference.

dwcsr · 01-13-2013, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepdog

Brain said 3/16 finger said 3/8.there is a 3/16 difference in the x measurements.Took one class of typing in grade 9 . So I shouldnt have to worry about the difference.

3/16 is within spec.

01-13-2013, 12:28 PM	#1
stepdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: vermilion bay ontario Posts: 20	Frame question Was measuring up my stock frame on 55 2nd and see it is out 3/8 of an inch from axel centre to middle of frame.Measured crossways.Is that okay or am I going to have to get it straightened.

01-13-2013, 12:38 PM	#2
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Frame question Most frame measurements are measured in an X pattern not from the center. Find two points that are same on both sides and then start from there. Good Luck! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

01-13-2013, 12:44 PM	#3
stepdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: vermilion bay ontario Posts: 20	Re: Frame question Yea I measured in an X from the 2 same holes on both sides of the center of the frame to the axel centerline holes and there is a difference of 3/16. I am hoping this wont be a problem.

01-13-2013, 12:53 PM	#4
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Frame question 3/16 th isn't knowing to worry about, remember the age of the truck the rivets proable settled in their permanet location. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

01-13-2013, 02:52 PM	#5
stepdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: vermilion bay ontario Posts: 20	Re: Frame question Thanks Rudedude.Didnt want to get too far into it and find out it was going to cause problems.I guess these old trucks werent built to exact tolerances anyways.Thanks again.By the way your build is looking good.

01-13-2013, 03:47 PM	#6
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Frame question This may be helpful http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/framesquare.html

01-13-2013, 04:07 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Frame question These old trucks were supposed to flex and move over humps, ditches, logs, etc. I have had mine twisted like a dna strand and it always popped back. Here is an example, bed is attached to the back frame section, cab to the front. There is a good chance that after you get it running for a while you can take the same measurement and find they have self corrected. If you are really worried about it use the 3-4-5 rule to figure out what is square and see if you can move it to get closer. measure corner to corner and pull the long measurement to square it up, just like framing a house wall or floor. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-13-2013, 05:22 PM	#8
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Frame question 3/8 inch is probably better than it rolled of the factory floor, don't sweat it. __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

01-13-2013, 06:20 PM	#9
stepdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: vermilion bay ontario Posts: 20	Re: Frame question Brain said 3/16 finger said 3/8.there is a 3/16 difference in the x measurements.Took one class of typing in grade 9 . So I shouldnt have to worry about the difference.

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