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83c10wit454 05-18-2011 02:02 PM

Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
 
So i have 68 GMC frame that i am welding a step notch to. My question is, right were the notch needs to be welded the frame curves in on both sides. I want my notch to be straight and seems difficult with the frame as is. I hope some of you guys know what im talking about. Any advice on the topic would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :chevy::metal:

jimmydean 05-18-2011 02:30 PM

Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
 
The pre-bent weld in kits are the best way to go by far. They match the curve of the frame.

charx2 05-18-2011 04:14 PM

Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
 
Yeah, I would recommend a pre-bent kit. I just welded one in last weekend, one from S/d and it worked out pretty good.

83c10wit454 05-19-2011 11:04 AM

Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
 
so i looked all over sd and cant find the pre bent notch. i already have the one they offer for 67-72 but its not pre bent for the frame. help???

texastrendz 05-19-2011 12:14 PM

Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
 
Porterbuilt Streetrods, is the place you need to buy the notch from. He is a vendor on here and will give great advice and service of his products. You can buy it in pieces, tacked together, or even fully welded from him.

charx2 05-19-2011 01:24 PM

Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
 
http://*******************/notches/63...tch-sold-pairs
This is the notch I used, it follows the curve in the frame just fine. But as for Porterbuilt, I kind of wished I would of gone with them. Better service and from what I've heard, better product. I had to grind down parts of the sides of my frame to get the notch to seat right. Nate is a real good guy. I would hit him up man, he can help you out.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=10160

83c10wit454 05-20-2011 08:47 PM

Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
 
Hey thanks for the advice guys. :metal:

kev2809 05-20-2011 09:40 PM

Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
 
got mine from porterbuilt, fits like a glove!


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