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34 pickup on an A frame ??

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by straightaxle65, Oct 24, 2007.

  1. straightaxle65
    Joined: Oct 13, 2007
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    I was looking at using a model A frame since I already have it to build a 34 pickup. This will just be an open fender ride and I plan on channeling it about 4 inches. Will this work ok or should I find a 34 frame? What are 33/34 frames going for these days?
     
  2. You're probably better off with a model A style frame/homemade frame because you're channelling it. The 34 frames are beefy for a channelled truck, but could be made to work.
     
  3. Stick Shift
    Joined: Oct 2, 2005
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    My 33 is on an A chassis. The box and fenders are A also. The A chassis is shorter than the 33 or 34 frame.
     
  4. fleetside66
    Joined: Nov 20, 2006
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    My '33 is going on an A frame. I'll probably end up channeling it 3." I already chopped the cab 3." Jeez, I never realized, there's a lot of 3's going on here. I'm going with the stock "A" 103 1/2" wheelbase, because I want to avoid the stretched out look (just a personal preference). No suicide front end. I love the simplicity of the "A" frame.
     
  5. straightaxle65
    Joined: Oct 13, 2007
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    Thanks guys! Stick Shift, Do you have any pictures of your truck that you can post?
     
  6. Stick Shift
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    Ask and you shall receive. lol I was messing around last sunday and took these.
     

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  7. straightaxle65
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    Thanks Stick Shift, I like the stance!

    I can't believe you committed the ultimate sin and painted a fake name on the door when it was probably not a real shop truck in the first place!!!! Oh the Humanity !!
     
  8. Stick Shift
    Joined: Oct 2, 2005
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    from LENA IL

    Oh so bad, so sad i guess. Bad boy Bad boy. he he he he hehe he
     
  9. My 33 is going on a custom frame, but same width as a-rails. Going for stock wheel base also.
     
  10. purple
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
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    My friend is doing just that, a channelled and chopped 34 on an A frame. His his an A bed that he shortened 9" I think. It is SWEET.
     
  11. primopro
    Joined: Apr 17, 2006
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    from Corona, CA

    buy a set of american stamping 32 rails and build yourself a highboy pickup, you will be much happier and more comfortable, unless you are a midget.....
     
  12. Lono
    Joined: May 10, 2007
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    So dude!
    did you build it?
     

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