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I am doing brake work in my '65 WM300 and noticed (another) crack in my frame, this one is in a more critical spot behind the DS spring shackle in front of the fender bracket. This will be the 3rd I have fish plated and it's time to consider the frame swap. Barring not being able to find an OE frame in good condition, what are the alternative options? I am a metal fabricator, so massaging something to fit would be fine, but I want to keep stock running gear etc. and not change the stance.
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Matt Tisdale makes the reproduction frame rails, have you seen those?
Could be an option, depending on budget?1967 W200.aka.Hank
1946 WDX.aka.Shorty
2012 Ram 2500 PowerWagon.aka Ollie
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Good to know, my truck is currently wearing some of his rear fenders from what I remember.Comment
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Here are pictures of his frame rails.You do not have permission to view this gallery.
This gallery has 3 photos.1967 W200.aka.Hank
1946 WDX.aka.Shorty
2012 Ram 2500 PowerWagon.aka Ollie
Life is easier in a lower gear.Comment
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Thanks for those, interesting he chose to use tubing rather than a formed channel. Are holes pre drilled for the various parts or no?Comment
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Great, I don't see that listed on his site, I'll give him a call as to the cost.Comment
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Also. looking at the frame schematic, how does he get away with the frame rails being equal width front to back?
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