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Old 09-29-2014, 06:29 PM   #1
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Frame building!!

Where can i find some layout measurment for a 3100 frame? I have really been thinking of not using the full frame on an s10. But to only use the front clip then build the cab section with 2x6 and then the rear with 2x3!! Anybody done this??
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Old 09-29-2014, 06:59 PM   #2
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Re: Frame building!!

put the model and year in your signature and you will never leave this important info out again
the factory assembly manual will have bucu measurements and is very helpful for getting a truck back together
you can buy the fam at any parts supplier
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Old 09-30-2014, 11:14 AM   #3
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Re: Frame building!!

Its a little hard to read but this might get ya started.
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Old 10-01-2014, 09:46 PM   #4
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Re: Frame building!!

I cant seem to find much on the difference between the extended cab frame and long bed frames! I need to track down as much info as possible!
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Old 10-01-2014, 11:43 PM   #5
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Re: Frame building!!

chuckDriver were did you get that picture from? is that from the assembly manual. I just Pick up a 55 59 manual and don't see that picture.
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Old 10-02-2014, 12:33 PM   #6
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Re: Frame building!!

Google search!

http://www.selectric.org/59truck/frame1.jpg
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Old 10-02-2014, 05:30 PM   #7
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Re: Frame building!!

That pic looks like a bigger truck, the 1/2 - 3/4 tons have a straight flat front main rails.
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Old 10-02-2014, 05:35 PM   #8
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chuckDriver were did you get that picture from? is that from the assembly manual. I just Pick up a 55 59 manual and don't see that picture.
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Old 10-02-2014, 05:53 PM   #9
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Re: Frame building!!

Lower right corner shows "3100"

Yep it's also in my FAM sheet 24.00.
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Old 10-03-2014, 12:55 AM   #10
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Re: Frame building!!

OK, tomorrow I go out and look at mine, I could have sworn the front rails were horizontal and parallel....
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Old 10-03-2014, 02:06 AM   #11
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Orrie, my recollection is like yours, but mine were amputated in 93 so I haven
t seen them lately.
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Old 10-03-2014, 03:04 PM   #12
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It is slightly arced, the FAM drawing is exaggerated. I suspect might have to do with not stressing the frame between the spring mount points. Unless you slamming the truck real low, building it straight would not be an issue.
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Old 10-04-2014, 01:02 PM   #13
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Re: Frame building!!

now that michiganjames has his year and model in his sig... 1954 Chevy 3100
above info is for 55-59 3100, maybe some of the ad guys will chime in
not even sure if ad trucks have a FAM
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