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mjo8585 · 07-19-2011, 05:21 AM

Hey everyone Im in process of a resto on my '68 C-10 and ran into a few snags. Some rust in unwanted places. Here in MN it is all to common. Any help on how to repair this or are these parts available aftermarket would be such a HUGE help to a newbie such as myself. The bottom pic is of my rear coil spring mount at the frame and the top pic is, im sure all you guys know, is the front upper a-arm tower. Im running out of ideas on how to fix/repiar these. Im an excellent welder, so metal fab wont be a problem if need be. Any pics of your repairs if you've run into this would be a tremendous help.Im pretty new to this site and I really appreciate all the help I have been getting so far!!

rsavage · 07-19-2011, 06:16 AM

It might be easier to buy some good used parts from one of the boardmembers, grind off rivets, and bolt on new used with grade 8 hardware.

eagleuh1 · 07-19-2011, 06:25 AM

Thats a good idea. That don't look safe.

1970 Bowtie · 07-19-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Thats a good idea. That don't look safe.

X2,That looks scaaaaary!As rsavage said keep checking the parts board or you could do as mcmlxix said and convert to a 73+ front end and have disk brakes.

mcmlxix · 07-19-2011, 06:33 AM

Front suspension
CHEAP fix: Convert to 1973+ front suspension....
Cool but more $$: Porterbuilt front suspension

Rear suspension
Cut it out, build a new crossmember, add air bag plates....

07-19-2011, 05:21 AM	#1
mjo8585 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: newport,minnesota Posts: 65	HOW ON EARTH, is this fixable!! Hey everyone Im in process of a resto on my '68 C-10 and ran into a few snags. Some rust in unwanted places. Here in MN it is all to common. Any help on how to repair this or are these parts available aftermarket would be such a HUGE help to a newbie such as myself. The bottom pic is of my rear coil spring mount at the frame and the top pic is, im sure all you guys know, is the front upper a-arm tower. Im running out of ideas on how to fix/repiar these. Im an excellent welder, so metal fab wont be a problem if need be. Any pics of your repairs if you've run into this would be a tremendous help.Im pretty new to this site and I really appreciate all the help I have been getting so far!! Attached Images

07-19-2011, 06:16 AM	#2
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: HOW ON EARTH, is this fixable!! It might be easier to buy some good used parts from one of the boardmembers, grind off rivets, and bolt on new used with grade 8 hardware. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

07-19-2011, 06:25 AM	#3
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: HOW ON EARTH, is this fixable!! Thats a good idea. That don't look safe.

07-19-2011, 06:33 AM	#5
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: HOW ON EARTH, is this fixable!! Front suspension CHEAP fix: Convert to 1973+ front suspension.... Cool but more $$: Porterbuilt front suspension Rear suspension Cut it out, build a new crossmember, add air bag plates.... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

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