Quote Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe View Post
Randy, the 38 frame had some rot through I found after I got it home. The lower flange was very thin on the rh rear rail just ahead of the rear axle and has what looks like a crack but is a line from thin metal. I figured by the time I fixed that, boxed this frame, and made an X member again, I'd have a whole lot more time in the 38 frame than my 40 frame. All I have to do to the 40 frame is cut off the front rails and reattach the fronts of the 38. Once I get the cuts made, and get the 38 rails lined up, then I can weld them on. I'll be ready to box it and then I can start on the new MII cross member.
Yeah, Ryan, I figured it was something like that but I just hadn't seen where you talked about it. I wish I had a few extra thousands laying around because there's a guy out here who wants to sell a TCI rolling chassis which is already setup with 4 wheel disc brakes, hydraulic clutch & brakes, 9" rear, etc. But, I can't swing it just yet. It would sure save me a lot of time & work trying to make my chassis pretty!

Hope you post lots of pics of your frame build...