I am re-attaching the front frame horns on a 52 1/2 ton frame. The P.O. removed them but I want to have a bumper on mine. What is the overall length of the stock frame for a '52 1/2 ton truck?

 

Check here, these are 48, your's should be the same.
http://www.old-fords.com/48Facts.htm

 

don't know if they are the same, but i can measure my F-3 if you would like?

 

The frame horns are the same and they accept the same bumper but the overall frame length is different.

 

Measuring along the bottom of the frame, from the center of the forward-most rivet on the front crossmember to the end of the frame horn (I measured the passenger side, didn't think to do both) is 13.25". The upper rail is a little longer due to the angle (it matches the curve of the bumper), but I can't measure that right now. The upper also sweeps upwards a little, in other words the rail becomes wider to match the bumper. If you need more measurements I would defer to someone who has their front end off, I can't measure the top rail accurately with it all together.

-- Ross

 

Thanks guys! That gives me a couple of ideas on how I can make a jig to cut the horns of the donor and locate on my frame.

Mike

 

Make sure your cuts and welds are in front of the forward spring shackle mount.

 

absitively........i would prefer if the front suspension remains as part of the rest of the chassis when driving........

Thanks again!