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Originally Posted by Lugnutz65
I think you will need to get that piece from a donor truck. My 1965 frame was very straight but the rear frame crossmember was bent by the previous owner hooking a chain to it and trying to pull a stump - at least that is my theory.
I had to get a straight piece to replace it from the salvage yard. Grind off the rivets. I drilled the rivets out and luckily it worked. The salvage piece fits like it should so I know the frame rails are not damaged.
Please notice that the big crossmember (not the little skinny one) that is 2nd from the very back is installed at a slight angle. That is the way it is designed. I think it allows clearance for the panhard bar (track bar). I just don't want you to think it's crooked. The 4th photo shows the frame of a 66 parts truck I sold. You can see that the large crossmember that is 2nd from the rear has a slight angle. It is supposed to be at a slight angle, but the rear most crossmember goes straight across.
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Thank you for posting your pictures especially the 4th one!! We got the bed of my 66 C10 off yesterday and I noticed how the cross member (the big one and the little one for the spare tire) were not straight so I thought for sure my frame was bent. My frame looks exactly like the one in the 4th picture were you can see the slight angle. So happy to find out it's normal!
