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Old 06-06-2013, 10:15 AM   #26
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Re: Most inexpensive way to lower?

dont forget to box that frame in when you notch it. my build was a 57 but could be some ideas for you search zenchal26 project 57
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Old 06-06-2013, 11:27 AM   #27
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dont forget to box that frame in when you notch it. my build was a 57 but could be some ideas for you search zenchal26 project 57
Yes I should have added that.

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Old 06-06-2013, 11:47 AM   #28
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Re: Most inexpensive way to lower?

here are some pictures of a 58 Chevy frame that had the front and rear axles flipped on top of the springs and had the frame notched
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Old 06-06-2013, 12:27 PM   #29
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Keep in mind what Dubie did with his front axle will not work on a '47-'54 AD truck.
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Old 06-06-2013, 12:35 PM   #30
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Yeah, these pictures are from the 55-59 model pickup that I saw on the HAMB. Mine was lowered with mono leafs and a dropped axle.
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Old 06-07-2013, 10:34 AM   #31
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wow your so right... if you do it .. do it right once...
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Old 06-07-2013, 10:36 AM   #32
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thanks tim! now i can visualize it..
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Old 06-07-2013, 10:59 AM   #33
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thank you nebrunner, and coach529.. Now that I see it, I got it!!
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