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dawsonthompson

12-05-2016 11:19 PM

Bend In Frame???

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What is this bend in my upper frame rail on the passenger side I'm pretty sure its factory as I've seen it on many other trucks however cant find any information on what it is and why it is bent.

lumpy63

12-05-2016 11:55 PM

Re: Bend In Frame???

Good question… Fuel pump R&R space ? all my frames have the same bend. As far as work space …Kinda like throwing a hot dog down a hall way:haha:

jtrichard

12-06-2016 12:54 AM

Re: Bend In Frame???

Clearance for oil filter on 292

jtrichard

12-06-2016 02:42 AM

Re: Bend In Frame???

Actually ALL L6s see here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6504126

cooperhw

12-06-2016 04:23 PM

Re: Bend In Frame???

I think it was intentionally put there for added strength like a bead roll. Must have had excessive flex in that area. The general didn't do it for nothing.

61K10

12-07-2016 01:46 PM

Re: Bend In Frame???

when was the first 292, 63 or 64? do the 60-62 have this? my 61 k10 doesn't. did the later k10 frames have this? just wondering.

66C10LB

12-07-2016 02:15 PM

Re: Bend In Frame???

My 1966 has that bend as well. Looks like it was normal, from the factory.

sampsmit000

12-07-2016 05:41 PM

Re: Bend In Frame???

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61K10 (Post 7789532)

when was the first 292, 63 or 64? do the 60-62 have this? my 61 k10 doesn't. did the later k10 frames have this? just wondering.

My 1964 k10 has the bend

j.kirn

12-07-2016 10:20 PM

Re: Bend In Frame???

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61k10 (Post 7789532)

when was the first 292, 63 or 64? Do the 60-62 have this? My 61 k10 doesn't. Did the later k10 frames have this? Just wondering.

1963, 292

61K10

12-08-2016 02:11 PM

Re: Bend In Frame???

so does the 63 k frame have the bend?

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