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ukpanelvan · 06-29-2004, 02:30 PM

Hi has enyone got the distance from front of frame to front axle c/line please
as the frame i have is missing both front and rear axle and springs, it,s a 59 suburban,
thanks
john ward uk

ShamrockCustoms · 06-29-2004, 04:07 PM

I do believe that the measurement is 27.5 inches. I have it written down and I also have the bare frame to verify. Will double-check tomorrow....

ShamrockCustoms · 07-01-2004, 05:56 PM

Well, we've been having lots of rain here. I stepped out for a minute to see if I wrote down the centerline on the frame and I had the scribe mark, but the number washed off (darn chalk). the scribe line is lined up with a 1/2" hole ont eh top of the frame, which lines up with with the right-most hole of the 3 triangulated holes on the side of the frame. Once the swamp dries some in the back, I will get another measurement.

bartamos · 07-02-2004, 12:38 AM

28"

ShamrockCustoms · 07-04-2004, 08:38 PM

yep, 28". Finally got to work on the truck today. woo-hoo!

ukpanelvan · 07-05-2004, 03:05 AM

thanks everyone for the info on axle line,
john ward

bartamos · 07-05-2004, 01:48 PM

Yes sir.

solidaxel · 03-16-2007, 12:04 AM

Can anyone help me with a 1953 chevy 1/2 ton?
I am looking for a measurment from the front end of the frame horne to the front axle centerline. Same problem no front axle. I am guessing about 19" but I would like something more accurate before I weld in the crossmember & hats !!!

Thanks

1-ton of fun · 03-16-2007, 11:44 AM

you could mock it up and place it where it looks best int he wheel openings. i moved mine forward 1" when i put my nova clip in

pgf545 · 03-16-2007, 07:10 PM

Solid, When I did dads truck we used the Heidts front end setup and I think it was 18 3/4 from the center of front spring mounting holes. If I make it down there this weekend I will verify if you would like.

Bernie

55dude · 03-16-2007, 10:13 PM

factory assembly manual has all this info and the reproductions are worth the $20 bucks, a truck bible everyone should have when building a AD or TF!

solidaxel · 03-17-2007, 02:27 AM

Thanks for the replys.
I will verify this and some more wheel base info from the rear axle stops-- CL of rear axle 116" forward

cajundragger · 03-17-2007, 01:59 PM

I just centered both wheels in my fenders...cause I didnt have any measurements...

06-29-2004, 02:30 PM	#1
ukpanelvan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: london uk Posts: 14	Front Axle Center Line? Hi has enyone got the distance from front of frame to front axle c/line please as the frame i have is missing both front and rear axle and springs, it,s a 59 suburban, thanks john ward uk

06-29-2004, 04:07 PM	#2
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	I do believe that the measurement is 27.5 inches. I have it written down and I also have the bare frame to verify. Will double-check tomorrow.... __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

07-01-2004, 05:56 PM	#3
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	Well, we've been having lots of rain here. I stepped out for a minute to see if I wrote down the centerline on the frame and I had the scribe mark, but the number washed off (darn chalk). the scribe line is lined up with a 1/2" hole ont eh top of the frame, which lines up with with the right-most hole of the 3 triangulated holes on the side of the frame. Once the swamp dries some in the back, I will get another measurement. __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

07-04-2004, 08:38 PM	#5
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	yep, 28". Finally got to work on the truck today. woo-hoo! __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

03-16-2007, 12:04 AM	#8
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Front Axle Center Line? Can anyone help me with a 1953 chevy 1/2 ton? I am looking for a measurment from the front end of the frame horne to the front axle centerline. Same problem no front axle. I am guessing about 19" but I would like something more accurate before I weld in the crossmember & hats !!! Thanks __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

07-02-2004, 12:38 AM	#4
bartamos Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 49	28"

07-05-2004, 03:05 AM	#6
ukpanelvan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: london uk Posts: 14	thanks everyone for the info on axle line, john ward

07-05-2004, 01:48 PM	#7
bartamos Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 49	Yes sir.

03-16-2007, 11:44 AM	#9
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Front Axle Center Line? you could mock it up and place it where it looks best int he wheel openings. i moved mine forward 1" when i put my nova clip in __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

03-16-2007, 07:10 PM	#10
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Front Axle Center Line? Solid, When I did dads truck we used the Heidts front end setup and I think it was 18 3/4 from the center of front spring mounting holes. If I make it down there this weekend I will verify if you would like. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

03-16-2007, 10:13 PM	#11
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Front Axle Center Line? factory assembly manual has all this info and the reproductions are worth the $20 bucks, a truck bible everyone should have when building a AD or TF!

03-17-2007, 02:27 AM	#12
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Front Axle Center Line? Thanks for the replys. I will verify this and some more wheel base info from the rear axle stops-- CL of rear axle 116" forward __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-17-2007, 01:59 PM	#13
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: Front Axle Center Line? I just centered both wheels in my fenders...cause I didnt have any measurements...



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