Shortbed frame

[Vandals909]

I'm in the market for a 67-72 shortbed frame. Is there differences between them? From what I understand the dimple for power steering is the only difference?

What should I be looking for as problems when looking at frames? Obviously bent horns.

How do you make sure it is straight, just by eyeballing it?

Take measurements? If so, where?

Does anyone know where a nice 67-72 shortbed frame is in the southern California or Arizona area?

Thanks!

[c10seconds]

Are you looking for a bare frame? or are you wanting something with all stock suspension?

[Vandals909]

I believe bare frame would be ok as long as all of the cross members are on it. I have a complete long bed frame to steal the suspension from.
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[Vandals909]

What is the best way to make sure a frame is straight and a good one to buy? Is there more then just looking for visible damage?

[KQQL IT]

Measure diamonds across the frame from a punched or fixed point.

And im sure admin would like you to support the board.
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[The one]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/2967041974.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/2989526234.html

Here's some in the Phoenix area I would choose the second one since it has everything for 800 I'm sure you could work him down on the price. Money talks............

[Vandals909]

Thanks for the link. I'm awaiting a response back from one of them, I believe he is a board member.

My main reason for this thread was to see if I could get any tips or advice on what to look out for when buying one of these old frames.

I don't want to buy a frame and find out nothing wil bolt up because the frame is tweeked.

Thanks again
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[Vandals909]

Sorry to bring up an old thread. Still wondering what the best way to tell if your buying a good straight frame.

Are there specific fixed points to measure? I'm assuming you measure in a x pattern?

[Vandals909]

I found the measurements
http://s597.photobucket.com/albums/t...meSpecs001.jpg

I'm looking to buy a frame from someone else and it would take hours to measure everything on this chart. Are there specific measurements I should take to make sure i is straight?

[sduckworth13]

A guy here in the forum has a super nice one for sale, its been c-notched though. Pocketpool is the forum name from Springfield, Mo. Its powder coated black.

[sduckworth13]

opps this is old just noticed

[sduckworth13]

but its your so it doesnt matter, you still need a frame
?

[Vandals909]

I already contacted him. Not sure how to get it from Mo to Southern Ca? I'm sure the shipping cost would be crazy

[sduckworth13]

run you about 700 to 800 probably more

[sduckworth13]

I don't know but, there are some nice guys on here they might make you a deal, just ask. it never hurts.

[sduckworth13]

good luck finding( a frame ) one. Try searchtempest, its a craigslist search engine. It is what I use to find 67-72 parts

[Vandals909]

Had a busy year last year, house, new job, etc.. . I did not get around to getting a short wheel base frame.

Anybody know where i might be able to get one in the So Cal or Arizona area? Want an original frame with trailing arms.

[Hardesty454]

There's a bare frame on lc up this way (modesto) and I have a set of trailing arms.

[Vandals909]

Still looking for an original 2wd short bed frame, with rear trailing arms suspension.



Thanks!

[wraprail]

Why not just save all the hassle and expense and shorten the long bed frame you already have?

[baclay9]

^This

[N2TRUX]

I left this here in the beginning because you were seeking information. Now it has become a "wanted to buy" thread. Please make all "wanted to buy" posts in the proper forum.

[Vandals909]

I have a shortened long bed frame right now. Looking for the original shortbed for originality.

Is there any difference in the years of frames? 67-72? I thought the 67 was somehow different, something about power steering.