1955 frame swap
 

Hello all I have a 1953 ford customline 2 door sedan that I'd like to out the body skin on a 1955 ford delivery wagon frame, I did my research on the wheelbase and track width there pretty much identical but my only concern is the body mounts if I should have to fabricate my own or if this project will end up being a headache that is no use for me to consider it appreciate it thank you

Re: 1955 frame swap
 

What is the goal? Doing a frame off is a lot of work when you use the original frame, I can't imagine trying to match mounting points. An old fashioned tape measure is the first step. If your goal is front suspension I have a '54 Ford Victoria frame that might work. The '52,'53,'54 shop manual has diagrams of the frames. https://fordmanuals.com/product/1952...r-shop-manual/
Perhaps there is a '55 manual that shows dimensions.

Re: 1955 frame swap
 

Sorry I didn't clarify
But the floors amd also the frame on my 53 are not worth saving so I ran across a 55 delivery wagon running ,the owner wants to sell it for 400$$ so that's a deal for me if it's possible just take off the body skin off the wagon and sell whatever I can off of it

Re: 1955 frame swap
 

OK, still not following you. You want to put the '53 on the '55 frame and use some of the '55 skin to repair the '53? Do you weld?

Edit; If you have the manual I posted a link to I invite you to look at pages 166 and 66 in the '54 supplement. There you will find the dimensions for the different frames. The '54 frame is one inch different than the '53 frame but the measurements for the body mounts are the same. If you need a frame I have one along with a '54 Victoria body that has a lot of good sheet metal on it. I figure as scrap it is worth about $300 so that is my price.

Re: 1955 frame swap
 

I found a 55 running chassis complete and I'd like put my 53 customline body on it, and yes I do weld incase I need to fabricate

Re: 1955 frame swap
 

If it won't fit I'm in central TX.