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| | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 15 | I just posted in the Gallery a link to pics of the truck I took today. My project is bigger then first thought, but they usually are. Like input on the looks of the frame to you guys with the knowledge. Should I box the rear or back half it? Also the PO made his rear trans mount, do you think it is safe for the 3 speed or should I look for the correct one? Gallery post is under my 54 3100 pics Thanks all. Pics
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | the trans cross member shouldn't be there, the trans is meant to 'hang' off the bellhousing, which is the rear motor mount, having the assembly [engine/trans] attached at 3 places isn't good .... rather than boxing rotten channels you should consider finding a good frame - also the bed cross sills should be replaced .... sorry for the bad news  Bill | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 15 | Thanks, I'll get rid of the rear trans mount. Not sure what to do about the frame. I know alot use the S-10 but I'd rather keep the straight axle in front. Might consider back halfing in a short Z-frame and run a 4-link or ??
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | C4....check my answer on your other post.....basically I agree with Bill but there is "maybe and option". | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | That's the trouble with double posting. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,890 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,890 | Why posts are edited, moved or deleted. Please read before posting. Notice of a post in another forum. After you post in a specific forum, do not come to the General Truck Talk page and post a notice of it. This is known as "double posting". The people with the specific knowledge of that topic will find it in the proper forum. The people with paint and body work experience tend to peruse that forum. The folks with mechanical experience hang out in the Engine Shop and the Crash Box Shop... and so on for each forum. Such notices, or double posts will be deleted from General Truck Talk without warning or notification. | | |
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