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RACING29 · 03-20-2004, 05:28 PM

I was thinking about building a tubular frame for my truck and was wondering if anyone could give me any advise on some plans or anything that would help. Thanks DeWayne

PTS Kustoms · 03-21-2004, 02:49 AM

go to www.jimmeyerracing.com

**N2TRUX** · 03-21-2004, 10:27 PM

Here's another option...
KRZ Custom

ShamrockCustoms · 03-21-2004, 10:56 PM

Well,

there are a lot of considerations when building a new chassis for your vehicle. There are numerous books available on chassis building, including race-style chassis, space-saver designs, tubular, clipped and others.

You need to write down everything you want from the new chassis. You ABSOLUTELY need to take exact measurements of every aspect of the original chassis, so that these can be transferred to the new chassis. When you have all the original specs, then you can modify them to suit your needs, whether this includes body droppin, shortening, lowering, or whatever. For example, will you still use the front and rear bumpers, if not, you can build the frame without provisions for them.

There are several comanies that make frames also, including Jim Meyer, Fat Man Fab, Art Morrison, Chris Alston and others. There are also clips for the front and rear available such as the aforementioned and also Competition Engineering, Jegs, and others.

Frame building is no easy task, but it can be done well with lots of planning and time. Don't cut ANY corners. Hope this info helps. Good luck!!!

RACING29 · 03-22-2004, 12:04 AM

Thanks!

03-20-2004, 05:28 PM	#1
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	Anybody Build A Tubular Frame? I was thinking about building a tubular frame for my truck and was wondering if anyone could give me any advise on some plans or anything that would help. Thanks DeWayne __________________ 1967 Chevy truck, R1 racing seats, 4 point racing harness, 4/6 drop, primered blue, soon to be shaved, 350- 060. over, flat top pistons, Eagle rods, Edelbrock Aluminum heads, 1.5 Scorpion roller rockers, Lunati 515" cam, mallory ignition, Holley 750 double pumper carb, Built 350 turbo trans, 2500-2800 boss hog stall, 20 gallon aluminum fuel cell!!!

03-21-2004, 10:27 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Here's another option... KRZ Custom __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-21-2004, 10:56 PM	#4
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	Well, there are a lot of considerations when building a new chassis for your vehicle. There are numerous books available on chassis building, including race-style chassis, space-saver designs, tubular, clipped and others. You need to write down everything you want from the new chassis. You ABSOLUTELY need to take exact measurements of every aspect of the original chassis, so that these can be transferred to the new chassis. When you have all the original specs, then you can modify them to suit your needs, whether this includes body droppin, shortening, lowering, or whatever. For example, will you still use the front and rear bumpers, if not, you can build the frame without provisions for them. There are several comanies that make frames also, including Jim Meyer, Fat Man Fab, Art Morrison, Chris Alston and others. There are also clips for the front and rear available such as the aforementioned and also Competition Engineering, Jegs, and others. Frame building is no easy task, but it can be done well with lots of planning and time. Don't cut ANY corners. Hope this info helps. Good luck!!! __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

03-22-2004, 12:04 AM	#5
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	Thanks! __________________ 1967 Chevy truck, R1 racing seats, 4 point racing harness, 4/6 drop, primered blue, soon to be shaved, 350- 060. over, flat top pistons, Eagle rods, Edelbrock Aluminum heads, 1.5 Scorpion roller rockers, Lunati 515" cam, mallory ignition, Holley 750 double pumper carb, Built 350 turbo trans, 2500-2800 boss hog stall, 20 gallon aluminum fuel cell!!!

03-21-2004, 02:49 AM	#2
PTS Kustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roswell, N.M. Posts: 210	go to www.jimmeyerracing.com



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