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dsraven · 03-08-2018, 12:23 PM

before you cut do a couple of quick measures to ensure the frame is square and straight.
corner to corner, front right to left rear, then the other way and compare. 1/8" is acceptable
down the middle. mark each cross member at the mid point side to side, then run a stringline, or laser if you have one, down the middle from the front to the rear and see if all the midpoint marks line up. wouldn't wanna install that front clip onto a bent frame. waaay better to straighten it first.
good luck, keep the pics coming. you have our interest now.

03-08-2018, 12:23 PM	#43
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,829	Re: norms 55 chevy pu build before you cut do a couple of quick measures to ensure the frame is square and straight. corner to corner, front right to left rear, then the other way and compare. 1/8" is acceptable down the middle. mark each cross member at the mid point side to side, then run a stringline, or laser if you have one, down the middle from the front to the rear and see if all the midpoint marks line up. wouldn't wanna install that front clip onto a bent frame. waaay better to straighten it first. good luck, keep the pics coming. you have our interest now.