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10-05-2009, 05:25 PM
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Location: Summerset SD
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1979 1 Ton frame?
Hello fellas, I'm new to the site but not new to turning wrenches. I have a question for you 73-87 wizards. I just bought one of my dream trucks and it served as a tow truck in its past life. It is a 1 Ton Dualy 4X4. I need to know if there is a difference in the 3/4 ton frames. The frame has been cut(torched) and all kinds of crap welded to the frame. I use to run a weld/machine shop and graduated from an Autobody class and had my own Autobody business for a while before getting called out for this war so working on or restoring a truck is second nature to me. I just can't seem to find any info(frame dimensions) on these trucks on the internet or in my books.
Thanks fellas in advance. Patriot 
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10-05-2009, 05:56 PM
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Re: 1979 1 Ton frame?
I think there's a little difference but not much
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10-05-2009, 05:59 PM
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Re: 1979 1 Ton frame?
Thanks. I heard that there is a difference in the size of the frame i.e. 1/2, 3/4 are 6 inches and 1 ton is 8 inches. Not sure if this true. My 79 measures out at 8 inches.
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10-07-2009, 02:58 AM
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Location: Northern California
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Re: 1979 1 Ton frame?
the 1 ton frame is taller, and thicker materal if you can wait till this weekend ill be at the ranch and ill get some pics
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