Frame prep question(s)

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Dec 17, 2017 | 05:34 AM

#16

55RoundTwo

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Mountain Pass

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From: Northwest PA (Erie)

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Originally Posted by df85732

Media Blasted and Powder Coated for $450 at a local shop. All other parts, other than wheels, I have been doing myself. I figured since I have come this far, I might as well do this. Plus, the frame is the back bone of the truck, you will never get another chance! Bottom line......it's what your conscience can live with. You want no regrets

Man, that frame looks great! And you're right - only one chance. Time to start getting quotes from the local shops, lol. Thanks for your input.

Dec 17, 2017 | 10:21 AM

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tinman52

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From: northwest MT

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Originally Posted by abe

To continue the hijack..... I have never seen the data numbers on the frame on my 54 which I have owned since 1977 nor my 55 which I bought in spring 2016. Can you see them by looking in the engine bay or is the passenger side inner fender in the way?

In several cases(53-55 pu's) I have found the serial # stamped on the left side of the front cross member under the radiator.