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11-16-2014, 10:39 AM
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Need Frame Advice
I'm still trying to formulate a plan for this 54 GMC shortbed. Here are 3 pics of a cut frame that came with it. Does this look like anything that could be used for this project? From looking t the cut does anybody have any idea of the original intent?
The truck also came with a long rolling frame. The cab seems to fit on the long frame ok but the rear frame rails are about 10" narrower on the long one. I don't really want to go the s10 route but I will if the frames I have here are not workable. Thanks, Rick    
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11-16-2014, 10:55 AM
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Re: Need Frame Advice
It looks like they were going to use a camaro or some kind of GM front clip. The narrow frame should be from a 3/4 ton, I have a 3/4 ton frame on my build and no problems.
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11-16-2014, 11:53 AM
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Re: Need Frame Advice
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11-16-2014, 07:30 PM
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Re: Need Frame Advice
Yep, that appears to be exactly what they were going to do. That is a short wheelbase frame to begin with so no one would shorten it and absolutely no one would shorten one in that spot.
This is a longbed 1/2 ton GMC frame, note the second crossmember that the factory added at the back of the cab. If you got the front section you can probably weld it back on and box the frame.
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11-16-2014, 08:53 PM
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Re: Need Frame Advice
This is a longbed 1/2 ton GMC frame, note the second crossmember that the factory added at the back of the cab.
Thats interesting, my 3600 frame has the same mount.
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11-16-2014, 09:20 PM
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Re: Need Frame Advice
I think this is what they were going to do
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11-17-2014, 10:38 AM
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Re: Need Frame Advice
Thanks for the insight everyone. It's starting to make more sense to me now. I'm still up in the air as to what to do with this project but learning more everyday. I'd prefer stock but with so many parts missing that may be a hill too high. Thanks for looking at this for me, Rick
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