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Apr 16, 2009 | 09:34 AM

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GreatNorthWoods

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From: Littleton, New Hampshire

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Originally Posted by safef3

Would a choice in rear components need to be made before cutting the frame...I just thought that it might make a difference if you had different length springs...it may not, I don't know...Also, did you interior painting yourself? If you so, is that a base coat clear coat or some kind of single stage, that was just something I noticed in your gallery that made me think ahead a little.

Not necessarily. I cut my frame with the original F-3 rear end and springs still in place and the cutting does not affect the original springs or hangers. If you use different length rear springs like I did you will have to fabricate 'L' brackets to mount them to the side of the frame rails. After the 8 inches of frame has been removed line up the rearmost running board bracket holes with the rearmost holes in the F-1 running boards before you final weld so you won't have to elongate or drill new holes in the running boards. My interior is a rattle can paint job I did myself.

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:59 AM

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safef3

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From: Taylorsville NC

Alright, thanks, I wanted to have some knowledge before finding someone around here to do the dirty work...I wanted to at least sound like I know what I am talking about when I ask somone about the job.

Apr 18, 2009 | 04:21 PM

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bobj49f2

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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)

safef3,

Email me directly by clicking below:

bobj@fatfenderedtrucks.com

I'll see what I can do to help you out.

Bob

Apr 20, 2009 | 08:05 AM

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