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Jun 26, 2019 | 06:31 PM

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thunderbolt427

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Frame width?

Does anyone know if the E150 frames are narrower than E250/350's?

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Jun 27, 2019 | 03:59 AM

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JWA

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Distance between the frame rails would be the same---because the bodies will fit on different GWV chassis that distance is critical.

The E250/350 are a bit taller in section height and web thickness. E450/550's are taller and thicker than the E250350's.

All are equal distances apart. Consult a Ford Body Builders manual for exact dimensions. Once upon a time they could be readily found and downloaded online--not sure if they're still available.

HTH

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Jun 27, 2019 | 09:47 AM

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Thanks JWA. That does help. I am going to build a 38 Ford Coe and want to use a E frame, just needed to make sure of the width.

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Jun 28, 2019 | 03:40 AM

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Thanks JWA. That does help. I am going to build a 38 Ford Coe and want to use a E frame, just needed to make sure of the width.

That'd be an interesting choice of frames---what leads you to an E-Series chassis if I can ask? A few who've done something similar used an F-Series.

Will your new COE be built to haul heavy loads or just be pretty?

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Jun 28, 2019 | 06:49 PM

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Hopefully it will be pretty. LOL No heavy hauler. The steering is supposed to be easier with an E series.

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Jun 29, 2019 | 04:23 AM

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Here's a very cool older hauler---not a COE but I think there are a few of those here on FTE too---if I ever find those posts I'll link them too.

Stake Bed Restoration

Also found this image:

That ^^^ was discovered here: COE's

Hope to see more of this project as it develops.

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