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<blockquote data-quote="tecwizrd" data-source="post: 432760" data-attributes="member: 8183"><p>Hello everyone. While I have been a member for a while now, I have not felt a need to post. But, now I have a reason to do so.</p><p></p><p>I have been working on a build up of a Bronco II, it is a fairly ambitious project. About the only thing that will be left of the original vehicle is the body, My plan is a sbf, zf5, d44 and a 9" (maybe tons if I can find a donor). I have it stripped down to the shell and setting on stands. </p><p></p><p>Today I picked up some 2x4 .120 wall tube to start a custom frame, and thought I would ask you guys for some advice. After thinking on it a bit more, I am not sure if the 2x4 will be the right choice for a frame. Since you guys build such awesome machines and beat the holy living stuffing out of em I thought I would ask for some input.</p><p></p><p>Some reasons for wanting a new/custom frame are...</p><p></p><p>1. I want one <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>2. It will give me a much better foundation to mount the axles,</p><p> shocks and other items. The front section of these frames</p><p> are not straight pieces by any stretch of imagination.</p><p></p><p>3. I can widen the frame to alleviate some of the clearance</p><p> issues these trucks have when swapping in the v8 and non-</p><p> stock transmission.</p><p></p><p>So... What would you guys recommend for a frame material.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tecwizrd, post: 432760, member: 8183"] Hello everyone. While I have been a member for a while now, I have not felt a need to post. But, now I have a reason to do so. I have been working on a build up of a Bronco II, it is a fairly ambitious project. About the only thing that will be left of the original vehicle is the body, My plan is a sbf, zf5, d44 and a 9" (maybe tons if I can find a donor). I have it stripped down to the shell and setting on stands. Today I picked up some 2x4 .120 wall tube to start a custom frame, and thought I would ask you guys for some advice. After thinking on it a bit more, I am not sure if the 2x4 will be the right choice for a frame. Since you guys build such awesome machines and beat the holy living stuffing out of em I thought I would ask for some input. Some reasons for wanting a new/custom frame are... 1. I want one :) 2. It will give me a much better foundation to mount the axles, shocks and other items. The front section of these frames are not straight pieces by any stretch of imagination. 3. I can widen the frame to alleviate some of the clearance issues these trucks have when swapping in the v8 and non- stock transmission. So... What would you guys recommend for a frame material. [/QUOTE]
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