Front roll pan... Cutting frame to install? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Possmguts · 04-20-2016, 09:37 PM

I didn't realize the frame horns had to be cut to install a roll pan... Frame is already painted so now I'm not so sure I'm going to go through with it or not...

Racer382D · 04-21-2016, 12:46 AM

PLEASE DONT!

Please put a bumper in it.

Rod Run · 04-21-2016, 12:57 AM

That's no big deal. Just touch up the end of the frame when done. No one is even going to see your touch up.

If something that minor is a show stopper for you, then maybe you should change the quote in your signature

cdowns · 04-21-2016, 07:55 AM

if you do cut the frame horns save the cut off pieces tack weld them in the frame rail if you ever want to return them to stock you'll have the pieces

BugzC10 · 04-21-2016, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

if you do cut the frame horns save the cut off pieces tack weld them in the frame rail if you ever want to return them to stock you'll have the pieces

X2. I bought my truck with a roll pan. The PO torched the horns off without regard to accuracy and pitched them out. When I decided I want a bumper and put them back on it was a huge PIA. The measurements have to be exact or you end up with alot of shimming.

Rod Run · 04-21-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

if you do cut the frame horns save the cut off pieces tack weld them in the frame rail if you ever want to return them to stock you'll have the pieces

I wouldn't ever do that, because once I do something I don't worry about going back, but that is a GREAT idea

Hellbent · 04-21-2016, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

if you do cut the frame horns save the cut off pieces tack weld them in the frame rail if you ever want to return them to stock you'll have the pieces

IDEA OF THE DAY! Glad you thought of this... Just what I'm going to do. Thanks!

Possmguts · 04-21-2016, 10:15 PM

I know, I know... some of you guys cringe at the thought of changing the stock look, but Im doing a "custom" build here... and bumpers just aint custom... so..

I have a valance from a 69 Camaro along with the front spoiler... I will be using the sections of the Camaro valance with the lights in the roll pan for the truck and fitting the spoiler on it as well...

When you do a "one off" build, stuff has to actually be one off...

Along with the hood, the roll pan will tie in and should be all the custom body work I'll do other than a smooth tailgate.

There will be no "torching" of the frame, I promise if that makes you feel better

BugzC10 · 04-22-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

I know, I know... some of you guys cringe at the thought of changing the stock look, but Im doing a "custom" build here... and bumpers just aint custom... so..

I have a valance from a 69 Camaro along with the front spoiler... I will be using the sections of the Camaro valance with the lights in the roll pan for the truck and fitting the spoiler on it as well...

When you do a "one off" build, stuff has to actually be one off...

Along with the hood, the roll pan will tie in and should be all the custom body work I'll do other than a smooth tailgate.

There will be no "torching" of the frame, I promise if that makes you feel better

Now that you have cleared the air...cut the bloody horns off and get on with your custom build

Robznob11 · 04-22-2016, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

I know, I know... some of you guys cringe at the thought of changing the stock look, but Im doing a "custom" build here... and bumpers just aint custom... so..

I have a valance from a 69 Camaro along with the front spoiler... I will be using the sections of the Camaro valance with the lights in the roll pan for the truck and fitting the spoiler on it as well...

When you do a "one off" build, stuff has to actually be one off...

Along with the hood, the roll pan will tie in and should be all the custom body work I'll do other than a smooth tailgate.

There will be no "torching" of the frame, I promise if that makes you feel better

You have a good vision, I copped out and ran a stock front roll pan. I contemplated using a camaro valance and lights but settled for just the custom one off grille mods.... there is also a yellow truck from several years back that sectioned a 90s bumper with fog lights and cut the bottoms of the front fenders off for a wrap around look. Here is some insperation for you!

67ChevyRedneck · 04-21-2016, 02:20 PM

Keep the bumper, they look so much better with bumpers

04-20-2016, 09:37 PM	#1
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Front roll pan... Cutting frame to install? I didn't realize the frame horns had to be cut to install a roll pan... Frame is already painted so now I'm not so sure I'm going to go through with it or not... __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

04-21-2016, 12:46 AM	#2
Racer382D Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Litchfield,il Posts: 75	Re: Front roll pan... Cutting frame to install? PLEASE DONT! Please put a bumper in it.

04-21-2016, 12:57 AM	#3
Rod Run Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 777	Re: Front roll pan... Cutting frame to install? That's no big deal. Just touch up the end of the frame when done. No one is even going to see your touch up. If something that minor is a show stopper for you, then maybe you should change the quote in your signature __________________ ______________________ www.northeastrodrun.com

04-21-2016, 07:55 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Front roll pan... Cutting frame to install? if you do cut the frame horns save the cut off pieces tack weld them in the frame rail if you ever want to return them to stock you'll have the pieces __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-21-2016, 10:15 PM	#8
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: Front roll pan... Cutting frame to install? I know, I know... some of you guys cringe at the thought of changing the stock look, but Im doing a "custom" build here... and bumpers just aint custom... so.. I have a valance from a 69 Camaro along with the front spoiler... I will be using the sections of the Camaro valance with the lights in the roll pan for the truck and fitting the spoiler on it as well... When you do a "one off" build, stuff has to actually be one off... Along with the hood, the roll pan will tie in and should be all the custom body work I'll do other than a smooth tailgate. There will be no "torching" of the frame, I promise if that makes you feel better __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

04-21-2016, 02:20 PM	#11
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