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Frame: Description and Operation

FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING


Frame Assembly (Part 1):






Frame Assembly (Part 2):






Body Mounts - Radiator Support And Number 2 (Part 1):






Body Mounts - Radiator Support And Number 2 (Part 2):






Body Mounts - Numbers 3 Through 6:






Transmission Crossmember:






Number 4A Crossmember:






The frame is made up of steel channel two-piece rails and riveted crossmembers, except for the transmission support crossmember which is bolted. The vehicle body sits on rubber body supports. There are lower and upper body supports to keep the vehicle body from sitting directly on the frame.