Does anyone have a 55 Ford frame diagram with the measurements from all points, Thanx, Gary

       

Gary, 55 Vicky, St. Germain, Wisconsin

 

Gary:

I have a frame diagram for '57 Fords that I got from Joseph McGlennon, 2001 Swarts Rd., Dixon, IL 61021.  This was 4-5 years ago, don't know his status now.  Also don't know if he had any other years available.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

The frame specs are in each of the Ford Service Specifications books .They are the little 6" X 3" phamplets that show each years specs.

I have one for the 56 and 57 model years frames but there is a good possibility that the 55 model year is different.I do not have the 55 model year Ford Specifications book.

Oldmics

Yes the 55 frame is different than the 56 frame. The front body mount position is almost an inch different between these years. I cannot locate my books on it. If I find i will post the measurements. We used to use these for frame alignments back when.



The spec is also in one of the old Fomoco Times magazines. I don't remember the date.

marv

Here is a 55 Ford Specifications Manual on eBay currently. (I AM NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE AUCTION)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1955-Ford-Service-Specifications-Manual-/150408147791?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item230506334f

Buy It Now for $12.00 OR best offer plus $2.00 shipping.It will have your frame info in it.

Oldmics

I found the sheets.

Do you need for a convertible or all except convertible. Convertibles have difference frame.



marv

I would think all except convertible. although I've heard that the 55 vicky and the convertible were the same.

       

Gary, 55 Vicky, St. Germain, Wisconsin

 

My very late 55 has a 56 body so I am wondering if I have a 56 frame too since they are different.

Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

I was looking at the diagrams and see that there is 1/4" difference between 55 and 56 frame on front body mount.



The 56 is 1/4" more forward. The second body mount is 1/8" difference between 55 and 56, again 56 is 1/8" more forward. From memory I thought it was more. There is probably enough slop in the frame holes and body holes to allow a 56 frame to be installed on a 55.



marv

I believe the 55 shop manuals have a diagram of the frames. I do know the Vicky and convertible frames have an extra plate welded down the bottom of the frame for stiffness. Almost looks like someone added a patch down the underside of the frame but it is factory.

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