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**tjc** · 12-17-2016, 10:49 AM

The instructions say to mark centerline of old front suspension. and I am starting with a bare frame. Does anybody have a reference point of centerline on their 68 front suspension? Has anybody installed a weld in version? Need info

**tjc** · 12-26-2016, 11:07 AM

still looking for help

**Ironangel** · 12-26-2016, 12:03 PM

Kinda vague on the question so I'll ask you some. What's a "Scotts weld in?" You say you have a bare frame, how bare? Got some pics? A bare frame can mean no front cross member or axle...?

**tjc** · 12-26-2016, 05:08 PM

no front cross member or rear axle just a couple mid crossmembers. I want to weld in a IFS from Scotts hot rods. and without the front suspension, I need to draw a line from front spindle to other front splindle. I need to know where it crosses the frame

**PGSigns** · 12-26-2016, 09:39 PM

I know the frame drawings are in the 60 to 66 FAQ section that show all the locations and measurements. Not sure if they are in the 67 to 72 section. You could post in the regular truck section and ask if any one has a frame sitting around that can get you measurements. Lot more chances someone will see the request. A better title would be "Need frame measurements" and post the year and length of the frame you need measurements off of.
Jimmy

SCOTI · 12-27-2016, 11:19 AM

Going by others measurements might not be the best approach here (where they're pulling measurements from; how they're measuring, etc...).

Besides the frame rails/mid x-members, how much more of a truck do you have? I would drop the cab on the frame & mock the front fenders up to get a visual of where you want things & work from there.

**tjc** · 12-27-2016, 05:30 PM

found the dimensions I needed from a 67-72 chevy service manual.

Thanks for the feed back

low69chevy · 12-30-2016, 12:16 AM

If i would of seen this before i would of helped out i had the same questions when installing mine on my truck if you want look thru my build thread theyre should be piks on theyre of when i installed it im tryin to load some here but its giving me a hard time

**tjc** · 12-30-2016, 12:25 PM

hey low69chevy...did you have to spread the frame, to weld in the Scotts cross member?
I am about ready to box in the frame and weld in the motor mounts,

**Boog** · 12-30-2016, 05:31 PM

I'm sure you have a good reason for replacing the well designed GM front suspension but if i were you i would contact Scotts for their reference points since they designed their setup

low69chevy · 12-30-2016, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjc

hey low69chevy...did you have to spread the frame, to weld in the Scotts cross member?
I am about ready to box in the frame and weld in the motor mounts,

Not that i remember i got all my measurements first and it actually fit pretty well i then tacked it in and had a friend of mine weld it in with tig like i said on my build thread i have a bunch of pik that might help im boxing my frame also
Heres some piks i copied and pasted off my thread it shows when i got the old one off and with the Scotts crossmember on

**tjc** · 12-31-2016, 09:58 AM

is that a Scotts weld in ifs, mine have different ball joints. Is you truck back on the road yet?

low69chevy · 12-31-2016, 12:38 PM

Yes its the scotts weld in and no im still working on it

12-17-2016, 10:49 AM	#1
tjc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: burlington,iowa Posts: 439	scott's weld in ifs need info The instructions say to mark centerline of old front suspension. and I am starting with a bare frame. Does anybody have a reference point of centerline on their 68 front suspension? Has anybody installed a weld in version? Need info __________________ Tom in Iowa 68 L88 C10 68 4x4 C10 soon

12-26-2016, 11:07 AM	#2
tjc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: burlington,iowa Posts: 439	Re: scott's weld in ifs need info still looking for help __________________ Tom in Iowa 68 L88 C10 68 4x4 C10 soon

12-26-2016, 12:03 PM	#3
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: scott's weld in ifs need info Kinda vague on the question so I'll ask you some. What's a "Scotts weld in?" You say you have a bare frame, how bare? Got some pics? A bare frame can mean no front cross member or axle...? __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

12-26-2016, 05:08 PM	#4
tjc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: burlington,iowa Posts: 439	Re: scott's weld in ifs need info no front cross member or rear axle just a couple mid crossmembers. I want to weld in a IFS from Scotts hot rods. and without the front suspension, I need to draw a line from front spindle to other front splindle. I need to know where it crosses the frame __________________ Tom in Iowa 68 L88 C10 68 4x4 C10 soon

12-26-2016, 09:39 PM	#5
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: scott's weld in ifs need info I know the frame drawings are in the 60 to 66 FAQ section that show all the locations and measurements. Not sure if they are in the 67 to 72 section. You could post in the regular truck section and ask if any one has a frame sitting around that can get you measurements. Lot more chances someone will see the request. A better title would be "Need frame measurements" and post the year and length of the frame you need measurements off of. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

12-27-2016, 11:19 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: scott's weld in ifs need info Going by others measurements might not be the best approach here (where they're pulling measurements from; how they're measuring, etc...). Besides the frame rails/mid x-members, how much more of a truck do you have? I would drop the cab on the frame & mock the front fenders up to get a visual of where you want things & work from there. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-27-2016, 05:30 PM	#7
tjc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: burlington,iowa Posts: 439	Re: scott's weld in ifs need info found the dimensions I needed from a 67-72 chevy service manual. Thanks for the feed back __________________ Tom in Iowa 68 L88 C10 68 4x4 C10 soon

12-30-2016, 12:16 AM	#8
low69chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: edinburg tx Posts: 174	Re: scott's weld in ifs need info If i would of seen this before i would of helped out i had the same questions when installing mine on my truck if you want look thru my build thread theyre should be piks on theyre of when i installed it im tryin to load some here but its giving me a hard time Last edited by low69chevy; 12-30-2016 at 12:46 AM.

12-30-2016, 12:25 PM	#9
tjc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: burlington,iowa Posts: 439	Re: scott's weld in ifs need info hey low69chevy...did you have to spread the frame, to weld in the Scotts cross member? I am about ready to box in the frame and weld in the motor mounts, __________________ Tom in Iowa 68 L88 C10 68 4x4 C10 soon

12-30-2016, 05:31 PM	#10
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,534	Re: scott's weld in ifs need info I'm sure you have a good reason for replacing the well designed GM front suspension but if i were you i would contact Scotts for their reference points since they designed their setup __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-31-2016, 09:58 AM	#12
tjc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: burlington,iowa Posts: 439	Re: scott's weld in ifs need info is that a Scotts weld in ifs, mine have different ball joints. Is you truck back on the road yet? __________________ Tom in Iowa 68 L88 C10 68 4x4 C10 soon

12-31-2016, 12:38 PM	#13
low69chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: edinburg tx Posts: 174	Re: scott's weld in ifs need info Yes its the scotts weld in and no im still working on it



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