How important is this part? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

evilways · 08-19-2010, 02:23 AM

I see a lot of people missing this, as well as myself. Is this needed? I figure it was put there for a reason. Someone school me here.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-19-2010, 02:29 AM

What the crap is that...

My 67 did not have that, neither did the 71 GMC I stole the front disc suspension from...

evilways · 08-19-2010, 02:51 AM

Yeah, I've only seen it on a couple trucks that I have come across. I am guessing it’s not a big deal, but wanted some input before I start assembling my frame. I thought it might be a 4x4 add on for little extra support???

67ChevyRedneck · 08-19-2010, 02:55 AM

4x4's had straight axles and leaf springs.

Maybe a 3/4-1ton thing for 2wds?

evilways · 08-19-2010, 02:58 AM

You’re correct! I just started searching pics and thought to myself what the f*%@ was I thinking, so disregard that.

evilways · 08-19-2010, 03:08 AM

Found one, Ackattack has them on his 68 swb. I think it started its life a 1/2 ton? but then he also could have added them too.

evilways · 08-20-2010, 05:24 AM

Anyone else like to add?

Sammy · 08-20-2010, 08:57 AM

First one I've ever seen.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 08-20-2010, 10:13 AM

I found a set on a Big Block truck and were told it was to stiffin the frame ???????????????? I think put them on the shelf, I'll have to take another look see

SWB4x4 · 08-20-2010, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

I found a set on a Big Block truck and were told it was to stiffin the frame ???????????????? I think put them on the shelf, I'll have to take another look see

I'd put my $ on that

makes the most sense

hounddogs! · 08-20-2010, 01:34 PM

Not on the 71 3/4T stub I just got from teeitup.

Truckbert-CS · 08-20-2010, 02:04 PM

I switched my front cross member with an 81 chevy. My 69 did not have it but the 81 did so I put it on after I cleaned it up. It seems to be just a little more bracing.

TW

sizzle-fry · 08-20-2010, 02:47 PM

Hola,

Turns out that my 68 LWB C20 does not have this either. Bet its like 1970 cst sw said - big block weight or torque support - if it is stock part like drawing suggests. Someone said they knew where to get, got link? Extra strength sure sounds OK to me if the bolts are long enough for the extra 1/4 inch.

Here's mine:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=23
and forgive external link but:
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/...778.jpg?psid=1

RichardJ · 08-20-2010, 02:51 PM

On my '67 3/4 ton, the angle pieces (blue arrow) that are riveted to the crossmember are forged steel. I removed the complete suspension from a '76 3/4 with big block for the disc brake conversion. The '76 had pressed steel angle brackets, but had these extra pieces on the inside of the frame rail.
I put the '67 crossmember back on the truck because I liked the forged ears better. I had to take it apart anyway to keep the original 6 cyl springs and change the bushings.
The top bolt hole on the bracket had to be redrilled to line up with an existing hole on the frame rail top. Just as with a crossmember switch, the inside bracket had one hole that lined up, one that had to be redrilled and two that had to be elongated.

These inside brackets are a lot beefier than the ones you have shown.

This is driver side, inside frame rail shown.

**leddzepp** · 08-20-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

I found a set on a Big Block truck and were told it was to stiffin the frame ???????????????? I think put them on the shelf, I'll have to take another look see

I agree. These were also on my 72 BBC truck.

08-19-2010, 02:23 AM	#1
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	How important is this part? I see a lot of people missing this, as well as myself. Is this needed? I figure it was put there for a reason. Someone school me here. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project

08-19-2010, 02:29 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How important is this part? What the crap is that... My 67 did not have that, neither did the 71 GMC I stole the front disc suspension from... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-19-2010 at 02:29 AM.

08-19-2010, 02:51 AM	#3
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Re: How important is this part? Yeah, I've only seen it on a couple trucks that I have come across. I am guessing it’s not a big deal, but wanted some input before I start assembling my frame. I thought it might be a 4x4 add on for little extra support??? __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project

08-19-2010, 02:55 AM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How important is this part? 4x4's had straight axles and leaf springs. Maybe a 3/4-1ton thing for 2wds? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-19-2010 at 02:56 AM.

08-19-2010, 02:58 AM	#5
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Re: How important is this part? You’re correct! I just started searching pics and thought to myself what the f*%@ was I thinking, so disregard that. __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project

08-19-2010, 03:08 AM	#6
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Re: How important is this part? Found one, Ackattack has them on his 68 swb. I think it started its life a 1/2 ton? but then he also could have added them too. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project Last edited by evilways; 08-19-2010 at 03:09 AM.

08-20-2010, 05:24 AM	#7
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Re: How important is this part? Anyone else like to add? __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project

08-20-2010, 08:57 AM	#8
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: How important is this part? First one I've ever seen. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

08-20-2010, 10:13 AM	#9
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,168	Re: How important is this part? I found a set on a Big Block truck and were told it was to stiffin the frame ???????????????? I think put them on the shelf, I'll have to take another look see __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

08-20-2010, 01:34 PM	#11
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 886	Re: How important is this part? Not on the 71 3/4T stub I just got from teeitup. __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

08-20-2010, 02:04 PM	#12
Truckbert-CS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 43	Re: How important is this part? I switched my front cross member with an 81 chevy. My 69 did not have it but the 81 did so I put it on after I cleaned it up. It seems to be just a little more bracing. TW

08-20-2010, 02:47 PM	#13
sizzle-fry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 41	Re: How important is this part? Hola, Turns out that my 68 LWB C20 does not have this either. Bet its like 1970 cst sw said - big block weight or torque support - if it is stock part like drawing suggests. Someone said they knew where to get, got link? Extra strength sure sounds OK to me if the bolts are long enough for the extra 1/4 inch. Here's mine: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=23 and forgive external link but: http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/...778.jpg?psid=1 __________________ 1968 C20 CST 327/T400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394124

08-20-2010, 02:51 PM	#14
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,459	Re: How important is this part? On my '67 3/4 ton, the angle pieces (blue arrow) that are riveted to the crossmember are forged steel. I removed the complete suspension from a '76 3/4 with big block for the disc brake conversion. The '76 had pressed steel angle brackets, but had these extra pieces on the inside of the frame rail. I put the '67 crossmember back on the truck because I liked the forged ears better. I had to take it apart anyway to keep the original 6 cyl springs and change the bushings. The top bolt hole on the bracket had to be redrilled to line up with an existing hole on the frame rail top. Just as with a crossmember switch, the inside bracket had one hole that lined up, one that had to be redrilled and two that had to be elongated. These inside brackets are a lot beefier than the ones you have shown. This is driver side, inside frame rail shown. Attached Images __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC Last edited by RichardJ; 08-20-2010 at 02:55 PM.

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