Well, I guess it's time for the first of what will probably be a lot of questions. I've got a 1949 M-47 Mercury. ( same as a 1/2 ton Ford ) It took a while but I got the box off the frame. It had been bolted on through some 2 by 6 wooden braces in place of the boxes steel braces. ( Another question and more work for later )
Some steel plates were tack welded to the frame and this is were the box was fastened. I removed these and looking at the frame can see were the original braces were mounted. So I'm thinking I might have some extra holes in my frame from the retrofit. Can anyone put up a picture of the rear of a frame that hasn't been possibly modified like I think mine has ?
The frame brace near the rear has been modified so a picture of that would help too. Thanks for any help with my quest for pictures. I'm off to the garage to clean up the welds on the frame as it has warmed up today.
Greg M-47 in warmer Southern Ontario, Canada

 

Sorry, I can’t help you with your box/frame problem, but I would if I could.

Just a quick …………….welcome to the site.

 

Back in from the garage. Sun is gone and snow falling. Didn't take long for the temperature to drop. Too cold for any more work on the truck for today. I managed to get the welds on the top of the frame ground smooth so got something done. Frame looks good. Not much pitting. Should clean up nicely.
Any help with my frame question would be great.
Greg M-47