F-1 frame width
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Jesse,
The close as I can get to what you need is the measurement from the center of the tire to the center of the tire, which is 58.08" for the front and 60" for the rear. I will try and attach the pic.
Bobby
The close as I can get to what you need is the measurement from the center of the tire to the center of the tire, which is 58.08" for the front and 60" for the rear. I will try and attach the pic.
Bobby
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Thanks. I found a nice frame this weekend but it was about 65" wide. I still might see if will work. It was a 1979 F-150 with a 460, C-6, disk brakes and steering., alot of good parts. Thanks Jesse.
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One of our fellow FTE'ers has done a frame swap with something similar. He is building a dually but the principals should be the same. He wrote a very good article with pics. Here is a link to it;
http://www.old-fords.com/frameswap/frame1.htm
Bobby
http://www.old-fords.com/frameswap/frame1.htm
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I have my front cap off but engine in the way and tires still on...went outside with a tape and come up with approx 64" on a '55.Hope that helps.
-Shawn
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I'm the guy that has did the frame swap shown in the previous post. Here's some specs that will help you out.
1950 F-1
Front frame width 32"
Front WMS 59.32"
Rear frame width 34"
Rear WMS 61.25"
1979 F-150
Front frame width 34"
Front WMS 66"
Rear frame width 37.5"
Rear WMS 65.75"
The main things to watch for when doing this type of swap is the track width and rear frame width. Here's pic with F-1 fenders.
1950 F-1
Front frame width 32"
Front WMS 59.32"
Rear frame width 34"
Rear WMS 61.25"
1979 F-150
Front frame width 34"
Front WMS 66"
Rear frame width 37.5"
Rear WMS 65.75"
The main things to watch for when doing this type of swap is the track width and rear frame width. Here's pic with F-1 fenders.
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Man, you guys are great. Thats alot of info. I love the old fords page. I looks like alot of work. but thats what it's all about. the frame I found is a longbed regular cab. I'm going to go ahead and get the frame, the owner wants to keep the engine and trans thats ok a have a couple builders for it. Thanks again. Jesse.
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