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MONTEZ · 11-03-2010, 01:47 PM

Would it look funny if I did back-half frame rails like this?

nickp51chevy · 11-03-2010, 02:04 PM

What are you doing; what are the plans for the back end?

MONTEZ · 11-03-2010, 02:11 PM

Basically the same as everyone else really. I just want to run a long top bar so I can have a level area to mount my bed floor after I raise it. I plan to run 2x2 accross it and put down a wood floor. Gonna take some work, just I didnt want to have to make spacers to run from the frame to the bed floor. I also didnt want to have to use 2 sets of cross beams like other people do either.

dv8customs · 11-03-2010, 02:26 PM

It won't look funny because you won't see it with the bed on. That would be a good way to do it but add a piece in there to tie it all together on the front side.

MONTEZ · 11-03-2010, 02:40 PM

This is kind of what it would look like with the cross rails bolted to it. Sorry I know its crappy, but I didnt want to take forever to make it.

MONTEZ · 11-03-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dv8customs

It won't look funny because you won't see it with the bed on. That would be a good way to do it but add a piece in there to tie it all together on the front side.

I was thinking, that if I could get the whole top section to tie together as one piece and make it air tight, then I could use that section of my frame as my air tank.

MONTEZ · 11-03-2010, 02:48 PM

Something like this.....

nickp51chevy · 11-03-2010, 02:49 PM

I think it sounds like you know what you're doing, and you've got a great plan. Go for it!

dv8customs · 11-03-2010, 03:03 PM

I meant to add a piece to triangulate the structure so it's not all hinging on that one connection point. From the front of your bed mount add a leg going straight down to the angled piece.

MONTEZ · 11-03-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dv8customs

I meant to add a piece to triangulate the structure so it's not all hinging on that one connection point. From the front of your bed mount add a leg going straight down to the angled piece.

Oooh, yeah. Good plan. Maybe that would be a good place to incorperate a wishbone mounting point and dirve shaft loop also. On a cross beam of course.

MONTEZ · 11-03-2010, 03:44 PM

I would like to do a complete frame, but I would get lost in the front geometry.....

PBFAB.COM · 11-03-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MONTEZ

I would like to do a complete frame, but I would get lost in the front geometry.....

We make a Dropmember that welds into a 2x4 or a 2x3 frame rail. Makes life really easy.

MONTEZ · 11-03-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

We make a Dropmember that welds into a 2x4 or a 2x3 frame rail. Makes life really easy.

Trade you my bolt in one for it

Would you be interested in making rame rails to go with it? Just from the front to about 2 ft behind the cab....

PBFAB.COM · 11-03-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MONTEZ

Trade you my bolt in one for it

Would you be interested in making rame rails to go with it? Just from the front to about 2 ft behind the cab....

You have my number... shoot me a call and we can discuss options. I also make a weld-in rail that the dropmember will bolt-up to. Had a couple guys that wanted to be able to unbolt it from their 2x4 chassis and powdercoat it contrasting colors.

11-03-2010, 01:47 PM	#1
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Back-half my Truck? Would it look funny if I did back-half frame rails like this? Attached Images __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

11-03-2010, 02:04 PM	#2
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Back-half my Truck? What are you doing; what are the plans for the back end? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

11-03-2010, 02:11 PM	#3
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: Back-half my Truck? Basically the same as everyone else really. I just want to run a long top bar so I can have a level area to mount my bed floor after I raise it. I plan to run 2x2 accross it and put down a wood floor. Gonna take some work, just I didnt want to have to make spacers to run from the frame to the bed floor. I also didnt want to have to use 2 sets of cross beams like other people do either. __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

11-03-2010, 02:26 PM	#4
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Back-half my Truck? It won't look funny because you won't see it with the bed on. That would be a good way to do it but add a piece in there to tie it all together on the front side.

11-03-2010, 02:40 PM	#5
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: Back-half my Truck? This is kind of what it would look like with the cross rails bolted to it. Sorry I know its crappy, but I didnt want to take forever to make it. Attached Images __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

11-03-2010, 02:48 PM	#7
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: Back-half my Truck? Something like this..... Attached Images __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

11-03-2010, 02:49 PM	#8
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Back-half my Truck? I think it sounds like you know what you're doing, and you've got a great plan. Go for it! __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

11-03-2010, 03:03 PM	#9
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Back-half my Truck? I meant to add a piece to triangulate the structure so it's not all hinging on that one connection point. From the front of your bed mount add a leg going straight down to the angled piece.

11-03-2010, 03:44 PM	#11
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: Back-half my Truck? I would like to do a complete frame, but I would get lost in the front geometry..... __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs



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