Hidden Frame Damage....need help
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Hidden Frame Damage....need help
Hey everyone, hope all is well.
I have a 1979 F-100 2wd that is currently my restomod project. Basically what I found is that on the front of the frame rails, the previous owner copped off a few inches and put a really crappy bumber brackets on (homemade) and did a really crappy welding job at that. I have tried to find just the front frame ends so I can weld them on to meet OEM spec mainly because I will be using the OEM chrome bumber.
Does anyone know where I can get a pair of front frame rail ends to repair this damage? I have tried the junk yards in my area and have found nothing.
Any help would be greatly appreciates.
Thanks
Pitbull
I have a 1979 F-100 2wd that is currently my restomod project. Basically what I found is that on the front of the frame rails, the previous owner copped off a few inches and put a really crappy bumber brackets on (homemade) and did a really crappy welding job at that. I have tried to find just the front frame ends so I can weld them on to meet OEM spec mainly because I will be using the OEM chrome bumber.
Does anyone know where I can get a pair of front frame rail ends to repair this damage? I have tried the junk yards in my area and have found nothing.
Any help would be greatly appreciates.
Thanks
Pitbull
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From: western ks
I have a couple salvage frame front ends that I have saved just for the brake and rotor parts. If your f-100 is the same as a f-150 or 250 I can help you out.. email me at
radar457@havilandtelco.com
radar457@havilandtelco.com
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Just a stupid thought of mine but you could get the highboy bumper brackets and drill a hole and bolt or just weld them on. I can`t think of any particular reason it wouldn`t work and I think it would be easier.
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Vic,
I'm located near Worcester, MA. Let me know what ideas you have floating around in your head ti help solve this issue.
Radar,
Since F-100 and F-150 are very similar during the years of 1974 and 1979 but I am not sure about the frame. How do I find out if they are the same or not?
Thanks guys for the help.
Pitbull
I'm located near Worcester, MA. Let me know what ideas you have floating around in your head ti help solve this issue.
Radar,
Since F-100 and F-150 are very similar during the years of 1974 and 1979 but I am not sure about the frame. How do I find out if they are the same or not?
Thanks guys for the help.
Pitbull
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From: western ks
I think they would all be the same 73 -79 in a F-150. I was just wondering if the F100 would be different.. I don't think they would be, but in my part of the country I hardley ever see an F100 ( all 150 to 350)and I'm just not sure..
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I have a 74 f100 longbed. I swapped the frame for a 79 f150 shortbed, and its all the same, the only difference for me was the whole, making it a shortbed so minus a foot and a half, so yes f100 and f150 frames are the same. Hope that helps a bit?
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Hey Guys,
Thanks for all the information it has all been very helpful and will definitely help me finish my truck.
Another issue that I have is that i need to wire the entire truck including the ignition system. Can anyone reccomend a cheap but reliable ignition system that I could buy? Just paying $400-600 for MSD or Accel or other high price brands makes my stomach turn upside down.
Thanks All!!
Thanks for all the information it has all been very helpful and will definitely help me finish my truck.
Another issue that I have is that i need to wire the entire truck including the ignition system. Can anyone reccomend a cheap but reliable ignition system that I could buy? Just paying $400-600 for MSD or Accel or other high price brands makes my stomach turn upside down.
Thanks All!!
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Hey Guys,
Thanks for all the information it has all been very helpful and will definitely help me finish my truck.
Another issue that I have is that i need to wire the entire truck including the ignition system. Can anyone reccomend a cheap but reliable ignition system that I could buy? Just paying $400-600 for MSD or Accel or other high price brands makes my stomach turn upside down.
Thanks All!!
Thanks for all the information it has all been very helpful and will definitely help me finish my truck.
Another issue that I have is that i need to wire the entire truck including the ignition system. Can anyone reccomend a cheap but reliable ignition system that I could buy? Just paying $400-600 for MSD or Accel or other high price brands makes my stomach turn upside down.
Thanks All!!
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