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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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Difference between 56 and 57 frames

I've got an opportunity to buy a '56 Frame that's had a 70's nova subframe grafted to it and a GM rearend above the springs for very little money. I have a 57 F100. How different are the body mounting points between the two? Thanks in advance, John
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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I think this was asked once before and I thought there wouldn't be much difference but was corrected if I'm not mistaken. I still think if you have your 57 frame you could likely move all the mounting hardware with some careful measuring but don't hold me accountable.lol
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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This one has the front stub for the radiator support welded onto it. I know the support for the '57 is different. I don't know how different the cab mounts are. I assume the bed mounts are pretty similar, if I'm not mistaken, they used the same flare side bed up to the 70's.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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If someone has pictures and measurements of a '56 I could take them of my '57. Let me know by email, as I am not on as much as I'd like.
 
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