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Cant decide wether to modify the early frame or use the modified 35 frame and change out the control arm setup thats already mounted for a dropped ibeam


im against the control arm setup because i want the ibeam look. but i think the 35 frame will be a better starting point as long as its not to big for the early body i have.

does anyone know if i could use the 35 frame without any width modifications to the body or frame

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Re: question about frame width of early 30's to 1935 frame (stock to stock)
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2015, 07:30:10 PM »
What frame ? Ford to Ford ? Ford to Chevy? Which one you got? How much power you plan on using as the old Fords are flimsy. Body mounts probably won't be the same.
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Re: question about frame width of early 30's to 1935 frame (stock to stock)
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2015, 12:48:37 PM »
I've used some narrow frames, you'll have to build some extended body mount brackets.
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