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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Question Frame measurement ???

Hey everyone, I am in the process of putting a mustang II front end in my 53. Bought it from Heidts and the crossmember seems to have about a 1/2" of play on BOTH sides when held in place. I know this is to much, so before I call I wanted to know some measurments from people. I searched the site and only seem to find that the width of the frame is 34" outside to outside which is what mine is. I am wanting to know inside to inside, my shop is about an hour away so this seemed easier. Thanks alot ahead of time.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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Mine was about the same,maybe less.
Had to shim with whatever size plate needed.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Sounds about right for the hi-dollar after market stuff... Hi price, lousy fit... Can you tell if anyone has cut away any of the steel on the inside sides?

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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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The frame seems untouched.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Nobody has any measurment of the inside to inside frame?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 53driver
Nobody has any measurment of the inside to inside frame?
Top, Bottom or both? How far back from front tip of frame rails?

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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Both, they should be close to the same? I think. Basically on the centerline of the axle, please. (The directions say 19 1/2" back from the center of the front leaf spring hole(big one)).
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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I've got 29.75 inches between the rails on the 55, the rails themselves are about 2 3/16 I'm seeing a few members have taken up the difference with an additional plate, must be "stacking of unfavorable tolerances" ....??? Good Luck!
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Make sure you only tack in place,put fenders back on o make sure wheels are centered in opening.I used their measurement and have to cut my tavk welds to move back about 1/4'' to set perfectly.
 
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