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09-25-2008 04:29 AM #5
Yes, the late '30's Chevy frames are already boxed from the factory. For those who have never looked at these, the frame channel is an upside-down U with a lip on both edges. Then a flat "boxing plate" is riveted and spot-welded across the bottom of the channel. Back before the advent of fabricated box-tube frames with independent front suspension, the east coast Modified guys really liked these old GM frames. They were lighter than the '40 - '48 Ford frame, had no X-member in the way, but are quite rigid. The hot setup was a '36 -'39 Chevy or Pontiac frame with '47 - '48 Ford front axle, spring, & split 'bones, big Olds, Pontiac, or 9" Ford rear on parallel leaf springs and the coupe body of your choice. Stuff in a healthy V-8 from your favorite manufacturer and go racing...
If your frame is in reasonably good shape, it should require no additional boxing.
Jim
Racing! - Because football, basketball, baseball, and golf require only ONE BALL!





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