Thanks to all who replied. You were a big help.
Final welds - here I come.
- Ryan
On 5/27/03 8:58 PM, "Bruce Kettunen" <bekett@uslink.net> wrote:
> The 58 and 59 TF frames were a few inches longer, all in front of
> the front spring mounts. The bumper sticks out a little further
> because of the revised fenders and grille.
>
> Bruce K
> 57 3200
> Mt. Iron, MN
>
> At Tuesday, 27 May 2003, you wrote:
>
>> Well,
>>
>> All went well this weekend. We fabricated a new frame for our 59
> 3100. All
>> that's left is the final welds on the cross members and fitting the
>> suspension. Tonight is going to be fun.
>>
>> But I have a question. The 55 assembly manual states that the overall
> length
>> of the frame from the front to (not including) the rear extensions
> is 184"
>> (I think, the book is not in front of me). However the frame we have
>> (original from a 59 3200, SUPPOSEDLY cut down to a 3100 length)
> is 191".
>> Something doesn't jive. The shop and supplemental manuals don't
> really help.
>>
>> Can someone check their 3100 (58 or 59) and report back? I would
> greatly
>> appreciate it. I'm looking for the distance from the front edge
> of the frame
>> to the rear of the frame, not including the extension.
>>
>> Thanks for your time,
>>
>> - Ryan
>>
>> Ps. Anyone need ANY parts of of a TF frame? They are yours (you
> pay shipping
>> - I'll drop off in Spokane, WA). I'm in Pullman, WA.
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