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Thread: 88 Frame Wanted

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    Default 88 Frame Wanted

    I am looking for a 88 frame that someone would be willing to part with, i don't have the money to but a new galvy one now... I would be willing to sand and paint it. I will be using it for a rebuild and i don't like to do structural welding.
    Any leads would be greatly appreciated!!
    Thanks,
    -Ethan
    1966 2a 88' Pickup
    1966 2a 109' Pickup
    2002 F550 7.3l
    1997 f250 7.3l

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    Rovers North has a Series IIA 88" RHD used chassis available now, $750.00


    SD461
    http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-1...hassis-88.aspx

    Good condition, has some surface rust but is in good shape.
    Cheers, Thompson
    Art & Creative Director, Rovers Magazine
    Rovers North, Inc.

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    Ethan you should look into that, I assume the RHD specific frame just has fuel tank mounts on the other side i could help you switch.

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    I think the big/only difference between a RHD and a LHD chassis is the hole in the front cross member for the steering relay. I believe on the 88, the fuel tank is on the right hand side regardless of where the driver sits.

    Brett
    Series 3 88 Diesel Soft Top
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    I don't know where you are but here is one on eBay.
    Looks like a LHD?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-...em330300151978



    Steve
    71 IIa 88
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    Quote Originally Posted by CliftonRover
    Ethan you should look into that, I assume the RHD specific frame just has fuel tank mounts on the other side i could help you switch.
    The difference between RHD and LHD on handed frames (OEM) is where the steering relay hole is. Fuel tank on any Civi 88 is always on the right side.
    New frames today come through with two steering relay holes so they be used for L or RHD.

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    Sorry Moose, I guess I didnt read all the posts.
    That frame on ebay is in Calif, so unless you know someone who drives truck, it could get expensive. Certainly alot more expensive than puting the relay hole in the left side of RN's frame. If it were me, I'd skip the relay entirely, and do a power steering mod, then it makes no difference what side of the road the frame originally went down.

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    right I forgot about the steering relay because of how all the new frames come with two holes. Ethan we could easily change this steering issue.

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    yea id get it, and when your done you could get it galv'd at that shop in CT Or load up on waxoyl and POR-15

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    Quote Originally Posted by BackInA88
    I don't know where you are but here is one on eBay.
    Looks like a LHD?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-...em330300151978
    Steve
    Wow. Powder coated chassis and a no-reserve auction. Should be interesting to watch this auction...Even with shipping costs, this may be a good deal...
    --Mark

    1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

    0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
    (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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