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Posted: January 30 2008 09:04 PM
 
David Walker (aka dwinspector21) [ View ] [ dwinspector21@aol.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
Kodak, Tennessee
 
Hey everybody....just bought a 39 Ford Tudor in better than average shape. Been parked in Texas since 1964! Body is good, chassis is decent. I want to slam it to the running boards, put on some 20's and 18's. I was wondering if anyone had bought a new chassis, and also boxed and reinforced an old chassis, and which you would suggest I do. I have several bids on a new chassis and I really think I can do better financially by using the old one and fitting the modern new stuff to it. i really appreciate your input as I try to make up my mind......any insight or what to look for as far as problems would be appreciated, too. thanks in advance....... BTW welcome back Skeet God is good all the time! Thanks - The Inspector
 
 
 
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Posted by vendettaautofab  -  01/30/2008 09:32 PM
There is a few shops, like ours, that can use your exsisting frame, and build around that. If its a solid frame, without the typical rot, that alot of 35-40 frames have, you could easily box it, and make it work quite well. We just finished a 37 for my father, doing just that.

We also offer new frames, thats your choice, but if you have a solid frame, no reason not to use it.

Mike K.
Vendetta auto fab
www.vendettaautofab.com
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Posted by Superior Glass Works  -  01/30/2008 11:17 PM
I agree with Mike. We also offer new chassis and modify originals. You have to remember to consider the cost of stripping, sandblasting, and possible repairing your original vs. starting with new. When we use original rails we spend a fair amount of time filling in all the unneeded holes, grinding old brackets, welds, etc. It is nice to be able to keep the body with the original frame and one customer of mine insisted on doing so the keep the 'original soul' of his ride.


Good luck!
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Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  01/31/2008 07:51 AM
since the vin is on the frame i always try to use it. there are just too many ways to do it using the original frame. unless you just have to have mll you can do this without cutting up the frame. dropped axle in front , chassis eng kit in the rear. the 35-40 frame is plenty strong with only min boxing up front. it also supports the body , floors and even the seats.
dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003
 
Posted by 35window  -  01/31/2008 12:05 PM
I am using my original Frame-like Shine, I wanted to keep the VIN, and I'm using 17's and 20's-
35window [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] springville, Utah
 
Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  01/31/2008 12:49 PM
looks great craig. i prefer this to any aftermarket chassis. still legal , still ford
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Posted by 35window  -  01/31/2008 01:04 PM
Thanks Shine-it means a lot coming from you, Buddy!
35window [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] springville, Utah
 
Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  01/31/2008 01:57 PM
hey , if that thing was 8 inches shorter i could set inderweed on it
dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003
 
Posted by jimmothershead  -  01/31/2008 07:30 PM
Bagged TCI with 4" mini tubs.
Cheaper with a rusty, dirty gennie ?? Build both of them on paper first. Yogi's can help you on this site.
Jim said it.
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Posted by n2tires  -  02/01/2008 08:59 AM
I'd just scrap the heap................Thats just my opinion!
n2tires [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Pikeville, Kentucky
 
Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  02/01/2008 09:03 AM
here we go again............ 1-800-streetrod .
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Posted by meangene  -  02/01/2008 09:32 AM
my project i used the org. frame installed aftermarket mustang II and chassisengering rear spring kit with a 8in. rear all in all i have about 1800.00 to 2000.00 in it shure beat the muitly thousands i spent on the 37 chassis
even a blind hog finds a acorn [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Labadie, Missouri
 
Posted by dwinspector21  -  02/01/2008 08:48 PM
Well Well Well Ladies and Gentlemen welcome back the Brentster! Gee pal thanks for the words of encouragement! LOL good to hear from you buddy! Coming down soon? Hey BTW still got that ugly green P/U?
dwinspector21 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Kodak, Tennessee
 
Posted by Corvette64  -  02/01/2008 09:03 PM
I sure like the looks of that old Dodge Pickup DW. She looks good in black.
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Posted by n2tires  -  02/01/2008 10:15 PM
Not encouragement but in fact words of wisdom. I'm still trying to find out how to put those little smiley faces up so everyone else can tell that I am B.S***ing, but until that time you'll just have to bear with me.


As for the ugly green truck ( in your opinion ) I found a guy in Arizona that had a differing opinion as to the color but he paid me a wonderful green color in the amount of 26,000.00 dead presidents..................Still looking for those little smiley faces!


Take care and I look forward to seeing you soon. Brent
n2tires [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Pikeville, Kentucky
 
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