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67_396 · 03-16-2003, 09:39 PM

My question is... Where do you start when you plan to do a Frame off Restoration?? What steps do you do things in??

In my opinion, I would think taking the body off and starting with the frame is the best way... but Im not sure, so thats why im asking.

72shadetree · 03-16-2003, 09:52 PM

id start with frame then runnin gear then body and interior

BobM · 03-17-2003, 12:48 AM

Check out this site.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/68rodsto...ssicresto.html

Hooter · 03-17-2003, 03:03 AM

I was just gonna put my monte back together after it was all taken apart, but I figured since it was mostly taken apart why not take it all apart!

beau396 · 03-17-2003, 04:18 AM

I am doing a frame off on my '67 C10 swb fleet. There is an order that is easiest to follow but it will vary depending on the details of your particular situation. Such as how much room do you have, what kind of modifications are you making, what kind of shape is the body in. In my case I was converting a '67 to a 402bbc, AT, PS, 5 lug power disc brakes, rear fuel tank, and newer style seats. If you know ahead of time, for example, which parts of the frame you are going to be cutting on or removing pieces then you can make sure the frame is in it's ready to be assembled stage before you paint it. Most custom rod shops do all of the mods first, assemble the frame and running gear so that the body will sit right on the mounts before they weld/modify the body panels so that everything will hang correctly when done. In our case because we are dealing with trucks that have collapsed body bushings, rusted rockers etc... You can put the body on top of the freshly rebuilt running gear and frame and then do your body work. However make sure the bottom of the cab and firewall are done when off the frame if you are using undercoating. Any other then stock modifications, like a BB in a '67 which never came with one, can entail more planning and/or unforseen complications down the road. Did you know that you have to trim the frame in the engine compartment on a '67 to get stock BBC truck towers to bolt up

I found that out after I got my frame and running gear back from the powder coaters. Doh!!!

tim m · 03-17-2003, 08:01 AM

How did you guys prep your frame for powder coating? Did you drill your holes for brake lines, and fuel pump and anything else?

beau396 · 03-17-2003, 10:46 PM

I am using the orginal holes that the brake lines mounted to. I ran the fuel line, 3/8 metal, 3" above the brake line so that I could use the same mounting holes as the brake line. I wish that I had removed the spare tire mounting bar, that runs side to side in the back, before I had it sand blasted. I had to remove it to install a suburban gas tank. Other then cutting out part of the frame for the bb towers to mount and drilling holes for the rear gas tank I did not have to modify very much. My total for sand blasting the frame, suspension, and running gear was $250.

03-16-2003, 09:39 PM	#1
67_396 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mason City Iowa Posts: 98	Restoration?? My question is... Where do you start when you plan to do a Frame off Restoration?? What steps do you do things in?? In my opinion, I would think taking the body off and starting with the frame is the best way... but Im not sure, so thats why im asking.

03-16-2003, 09:52 PM	#2
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	id start with frame then runnin gear then body and interior __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

03-17-2003, 03:03 AM	#4
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I was just gonna put my monte back together after it was all taken apart, but I figured since it was mostly taken apart why not take it all apart! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

03-17-2003, 04:18 AM	#5
beau396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: oak harbor wa Posts: 61	I am doing a frame off on my '67 C10 swb fleet. There is an order that is easiest to follow but it will vary depending on the details of your particular situation. Such as how much room do you have, what kind of modifications are you making, what kind of shape is the body in. In my case I was converting a '67 to a 402bbc, AT, PS, 5 lug power disc brakes, rear fuel tank, and newer style seats. If you know ahead of time, for example, which parts of the frame you are going to be cutting on or removing pieces then you can make sure the frame is in it's ready to be assembled stage before you paint it. Most custom rod shops do all of the mods first, assemble the frame and running gear so that the body will sit right on the mounts before they weld/modify the body panels so that everything will hang correctly when done. In our case because we are dealing with trucks that have collapsed body bushings, rusted rockers etc... You can put the body on top of the freshly rebuilt running gear and frame and then do your body work. However make sure the bottom of the cab and firewall are done when off the frame if you are using undercoating. Any other then stock modifications, like a BB in a '67 which never came with one, can entail more planning and/or unforseen complications down the road. Did you know that you have to trim the frame in the engine compartment on a '67 to get stock BBC truck towers to bolt up I found that out after I got my frame and running gear back from the powder coaters. Doh!!! __________________ '67 C10 short box fleet side wood bed small rear window frame off restoration. 396BB,Th400, ps, pwr disc 5 lug, posi 3.07, 2000 Suburban 60/40 pwr seats, 2.5" front drop 4" rear, powder coated running gear.

03-17-2003, 08:01 AM	#6
tim m Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 286	How did you guys prep your frame for powder coating? Did you drill your holes for brake lines, and fuel pump and anything else? __________________ 1970 k10 1971 C10 Gilbert Az

03-17-2003, 12:48 AM	#3
BobM Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 73	Check out this site. http://www.earlyclassic.com/68rodsto...ssicresto.html

03-17-2003, 10:46 PM	#7
beau396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: oak harbor wa Posts: 61	I am using the orginal holes that the brake lines mounted to. I ran the fuel line, 3/8 metal, 3" above the brake line so that I could use the same mounting holes as the brake line. I wish that I had removed the spare tire mounting bar, that runs side to side in the back, before I had it sand blasted. I had to remove it to install a suburban gas tank. Other then cutting out part of the frame for the bb towers to mount and drilling holes for the rear gas tank I did not have to modify very much. My total for sand blasting the frame, suspension, and running gear was $250. __________________ '67 C10 short box fleet side wood bed small rear window frame off restoration. 396BB,Th400, ps, pwr disc 5 lug, posi 3.07, 2000 Suburban 60/40 pwr seats, 2.5" front drop 4" rear, powder coated running gear.

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