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jims69 · 11-10-2005, 09:21 PM

I have finally gotten some work done to my truck, frame rails blasted and primered along with the axles. Only 10,000,000 more pieces to go. What do ya think?

krue · 11-10-2005, 09:36 PM

When you tear one down you don't do it halfway do ya?

Looks like it's a great start. Keep us posted on your progress.

jims69 · 11-10-2005, 09:55 PM

Still not sure if it was a good idea to tear the frame down. Good idea...gets ALL the rust out, Bad idea.....gonna be a pain to get everything lined up and X'ed out right.

**Yukon Jack** · 11-10-2005, 10:36 PM

Dang, that is dedication.

matthufham · 11-10-2005, 10:51 PM

man it better look real clean in the end. looks awesome silver, you should paint it silver.

**CUSTOM/10** · 11-11-2005, 10:12 AM

Jim;
You didn't mention how your planning on putting the frame back together ( Bolts, rivets ). I just found a site that sells rivets & the tools to install them. Might want to check this site out. Big Flats Rivet Co.

Gary

jims69 · 11-11-2005, 06:40 PM

I have gotten Button head bolts and flanged washers, 7/16 Dia is real tight in the holes should be a great fit.

4tiresngas · 11-11-2005, 06:44 PM

Wow! I've heard of frame off restorations, but I think this is the first frame part restoration I have eveer seen. That's pretty cool. Are you going to paint the chasis black? Keep us posted.

Joe67 · 11-11-2005, 08:19 PM

Wow - first time I've seen a frame disassembled before

Take good notes and pics for reference here on the board!

Good Luck!!!!

jims69 · 11-12-2005, 01:21 AM

I am painting the frame black. I am going to get all of the parts in primer them assemble, then the paint will go on. I'm sure it won't be quick but I know it'll be right. I'll post pics as I go. Thanks.

*FormerMember* · 11-12-2005, 08:52 AM

Kudos to you.

3qtrtontarrer · 11-12-2005, 09:12 AM

dont bolt that thing together being 4x4 it will flex and loosten, weld or rivet it,youl be checking for loose bolts every time you here a squeeeeeeeeeeek

*FormerMember* · 11-12-2005, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3qtrtontarrer

dont bolt that thing together being 4x4 it will flex and loosten, weld or rivet it,youl be checking for loose bolts every time you here a squeeeeeeeeeeek

Although I've never done it, I agree.

panhandler62 · 11-12-2005, 09:39 AM

Even if you use bolts you still want to tack everything in place, at least enough to make a rigid box.

smirch9 · 11-12-2005, 09:42 AM

Dang, do it right the first time, now thats my motto. Good job.

**CUSTOM/10** · 11-14-2005, 08:23 AM

Rivets

The rivets cost about .50 cents ea. and the tool to fit into you air hammer is about $28, I figure you'll need about 100 rivets for the complete frame. With shipping it would be under $100. I think this would be a better way to go and heck GM put it together that way to begin with. Welding would be stronger if done right, but if your trying to restore it the rivets would look original.

Gary

pebbleboy · 02-11-2006, 10:53 PM

Had to dig this up and see what the latest progress is on this one

pebbleboy · 03-16-2006, 08:59 PM

TTT

Any Progress?

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-16-2006, 09:09 PM

WOWSERS, You get the IRON man award for that, that's disassembled

**Canadian694x4** · 03-16-2006, 09:35 PM

I'd have to say that's the first time I've seen anyone disassemble their entire frame! Great work tho, should be beauty when reassembled!

11-10-2005, 09:21 PM	#1
jims69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 82	Finally....Progress!!!! I have finally gotten some work done to my truck, frame rails blasted and primered along with the axles. Only 10,000,000 more pieces to go. What do ya think? Attached Images __________________ Jim SW PA. 69' GMC SWB 4X4 (in progress). 86' GMC LWB 4X4 (daily) 86' Chevy LWB 4X4 (beater)

11-10-2005, 09:36 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! When you tear one down you don't do it halfway do ya? Looks like it's a great start. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-10-2005, 09:55 PM	#3
jims69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 82	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! Still not sure if it was a good idea to tear the frame down. Good idea...gets ALL the rust out, Bad idea.....gonna be a pain to get everything lined up and X'ed out right. __________________ Jim SW PA. 69' GMC SWB 4X4 (in progress). 86' GMC LWB 4X4 (daily) 86' Chevy LWB 4X4 (beater)

11-10-2005, 10:36 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! Dang, that is dedication. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-10-2005, 10:51 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! man it better look real clean in the end. looks awesome silver, you should paint it silver.

11-11-2005, 10:12 AM	#6
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,834	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! Jim; You didn't mention how your planning on putting the frame back together ( Bolts, rivets ). I just found a site that sells rivets & the tools to install them. Might want to check this site out. Big Flats Rivet Co. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

11-11-2005, 06:40 PM	#7
jims69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 82	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! I have gotten Button head bolts and flanged washers, 7/16 Dia is real tight in the holes should be a great fit. __________________ Jim SW PA. 69' GMC SWB 4X4 (in progress). 86' GMC LWB 4X4 (daily) 86' Chevy LWB 4X4 (beater)

11-11-2005, 06:44 PM	#8
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! Wow! I've heard of frame off restorations, but I think this is the first frame part restoration I have eveer seen. That's pretty cool. Are you going to paint the chasis black? Keep us posted. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

11-11-2005, 08:19 PM	#9
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! Wow - first time I've seen a frame disassembled before Take good notes and pics for reference here on the board! Good Luck!!!! __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

11-12-2005, 01:21 AM	#10
jims69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 82	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! I am painting the frame black. I am going to get all of the parts in primer them assemble, then the paint will go on. I'm sure it won't be quick but I know it'll be right. I'll post pics as I go. Thanks. __________________ Jim SW PA. 69' GMC SWB 4X4 (in progress). 86' GMC LWB 4X4 (daily) 86' Chevy LWB 4X4 (beater)

11-12-2005, 08:52 AM	#11
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! Kudos to you.

11-12-2005, 09:12 AM	#12
3qtrtontarrer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NH Posts: 93	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! dont bolt that thing together being 4x4 it will flex and loosten, weld or rivet it,youl be checking for loose bolts every time you here a squeeeeeeeeeeek

11-12-2005, 09:39 AM	#14
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! Even if you use bolts you still want to tack everything in place, at least enough to make a rigid box. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

11-12-2005, 09:42 AM	#15
smirch9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coweta, Oklahoma Posts: 2,389	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! Dang, do it right the first time, now thats my motto. Good job. __________________ 1999 GMC 2500--Natural Gas Powered baby! 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Have you subscribed? Click here. Order your site t-shirts and apparel here!

11-14-2005, 08:23 AM	#16
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,834	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! Rivets The rivets cost about .50 cents ea. and the tool to fit into you air hammer is about $28, I figure you'll need about 100 rivets for the complete frame. With shipping it would be under $100. I think this would be a better way to go and heck GM put it together that way to begin with. Welding would be stronger if done right, but if your trying to restore it the rivets would look original. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859



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03-16-2006, 09:09 PM	#19
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03-16-2006, 09:35 PM	#20
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Re: Finally....Progress!!!! I'd have to say that's the first time I've seen anyone disassemble their entire frame! Great work tho, should be beauty when reassembled! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154. Last edited by Canadian694x4; 03-16-2006 at 09:37 PM.

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