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Dec 29, 2006 | 07:06 AM

52merc

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'52 Frame Measurement Needed

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?

Dec 29, 2006 | 07:24 AM

4tl8ford

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

Dec 29, 2006 | 12:02 PM

52'F-3

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

Dec 29, 2006 | 12:08 PM

GreatNorthWoods

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Originally Posted by 52'F-3

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.

Dec 29, 2006 | 12:46 PM

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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

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