Re: 1966 GMC K10 Suburban Project
Doing a little frame horn repair, both front and rear. The first photo shows the front frame horn replaced, along with an additional 3/16 steel plate reinforcement piece added to frame. This piece is mainly in front of radiator crossmember. Did same piece on both sides. Second photo shows additional reinforcement plate added to frame behind radiator crossmember. Cut the reinforcement plates out on plasma table, and included factory frame holes, so as to not be noticeable from outside frame. The plates are test fit and not welded yet. These early K10 frames are not real strong, and crack when bigger engines and wheels/tires are added. Especially in the steering gear box area. This frame had some cracks, Ved out and TIG welded.
Second photo shows the frame upside down, you can see radiator saddles pointing down.
Third photo, front frame horns replaced, and frame on trailer going to be powder coated.
Last photo shows front frame horns replaced.
Last edited by aotte1; 01-24-2021 at 02:37 AM.
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