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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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Im havin a heck of a time finding a 117" wheel base frame ( 6 ' bed set up) to replace my 8' original set up on my 79 F100. Any suggestions for after market manufacturers ? Any help would be greatly appreciated !!
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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I don't think anyone in the aftermarket sells replacement frames. Your only luck is going to be a junkyard or buy a shortbed parts truck.
 
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thanks ...... ive got a list of junk yards im gonna strat looking in ....but was hoping to find a fabricator too.
 
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There is a 2wd short bed step side sitting in a junk yard in central jersey shore area, here is a pic of it



 
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Ive got a 4wd frame.
 
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THANKS ...... do you know if this will work on my 2WD set up ... If so how much would yo want for it ??
 
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THANKS ....... do you know if this would work on my 2WD set up ?? If so what are you lookingto sell it for ??
 
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