48 TO 52 FRAME REPLACMENT

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Oct 11, 2001 | 09:39 PM

tklyxgzm

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48 TO 52 FRAME REPLACMENT

i WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF AND WHAT RANGER FRAME i COULD USE UNDER MY 48 TO 52 F1. aLSO WOULD A LATE 70,S TO MIDE 80,S FULLSIZE STEPSIDE FRAME WORK

Oct 12, 2001 | 08:45 AM

copeina

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48 TO 52 FRAME REPLACMENT

I have '50 mounted on a 1983 Ranger with a 302/C4. Email me at copeina(No Email Addresses In Posts!) and I will send you a paper I wrote describing the process in good detail.

The process is quite simple and inexpensive if you have a scrapyard nearby to scavenge parts from.

Kris Taylor
Winnipeg, Canada
1950 F47 (For Sale)
1977 XS650
1997 F150 XL

Oct 12, 2001 | 08:51 AM

copeina

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48 TO 52 FRAME REPLACMENT

BTW... I had originally mounted it on a 1975 F100 with a shortened frame. The body mounted great, but it was up in the air like a 4x4, and the steering would have been a pain to setup.

The '83+ Rangers have a better angle for the steering box, so the steering shaft can go strait through the firewall at a modified angle without the use of universal joints. As well, the stance looks a lot more natural on the smaller frame.

/Kris

Oct 12, 2001 | 10:30 AM

50yellowbeast

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48 TO 52 FRAME REPLACMENT

Interesting as stated below. This is my setup and it looks and works great. I have a 6 inch lift on it with 33 inch tires.. I have only seen this setup twice since I bought the truck ten years ago. Depending on what you are looking for there are many frames you can use.

49 Ford F-1 on 73 Ford F-250 3/4 ton 360/435/205 4 wheel drive chasis.