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I have a chance to obtain a 46 two ton, the only problem is that the frame has been cut and I do not have the back half of the frame from about a foot back from the cab. If I am not able find a frame for it, what frame if any could I put it on? Has anyone done this? Thanks for the help.
Hudson

Simplest would be to find another original frame for your truck. Even if it comes complete with another cab and running gear it is probably worth having the extra parts to chose from as you make one truck from one and a half.

Is the 1/2 truck you are looking at in great shape? If not perhaps it could be the parts truck for a more complete one?

Grigg

i tink you can just use 2x6 or 4x6 stock and weld up a back frame

I think another truck or frame with running gear might be the best option if I can find one for cheap, because I do not have very much money. And I do not have an engine for it. Although I will think about welding a new back frame also. I am going to hopefully get it soon and then I will post pictures and get a better idea what direction I am going to go in. Thanks for the help.

If you are looking for cheap then I think original is the way to go. Post a wanted add in the swap meet section, you may even find one someone is giving away.

Problem with any frame newer than 54 is the axles got much wider, and the tires don't fit under the front fenders.
I don't know the differences in measurements for 46 and the AD trucks, but I would think that would be as close as you will find for something that may work and not be original.
Problem with swapping frames is you have to make everything fit, cab mounts, radiator mount, brake pedals, and steering column just to start with.

So, because there is no modern frame that will even begin to simply swap under your 46, and the next body style newer is still a lot of work for not much benefit, I say stick with an original frame.

My truck has the original frame, not much else is original, but the frame is, as it fits under the sheet metal like it was built for it, and is plenty strong for what I need. It also looks right, like it belongs under a 48 truck..

Grigg

If you can't easily find a '46 2-ton frame, measure the width of the frame where it is cut off. I'd bet you can find one that could be grafted on and replacing the back half of the frame will be a lot less work than adapting everything under the cab....

I've seen an Art Deco truck mounted on an Advance Design frame that came out okay, but it had so many modifications that it could not have been easy and cheap wasn't part of the plan. In that case the front fenders might have been widened, though I no longer remember.

I've also seen a larger Art Deco mounted on a 70's truck frame and it had most the common issues that kind of swap causes. The owner was pretty happy with it, but this was another case where cheap was not one of the important objectives. He was running a big block and an automatic and I would have to say I liked that truck.

Put a parts wanted ad in the swap meet. Someone bulding a hot rod will have just what you need for little or nothing.

put it on a 1973-87 chevy/gmc truck frame or s-10 , s-15 frame.thanks