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.
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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