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06-25-2011, 06:54 PM | #1 |
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Welding A Frame... Better Then Before Or Strictly Show?
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I have been a long time lurker and am dying to come out of the shadows with a truck to work on... but i am having a hard time making up my mind. So I hope you don't mind me posting a more "general" question as opposed to a more project specific vehicle... Hoping this might make my choice a little easier It common practice in here to cut a LWB into a SWB. I want a SWB 3/4 BUT I don't want to loss the ability and strength of the 3/4. IE I still want to be able to haul with it, tow with it, etc In your opinions, as i feel this is the single most experienced forum on this topic, if done by professionals (a full blown welding/frame shop) is a shortened 3/4 ton frame as strong as a factory? Assuming the welds are done properly, its fish plated and EVEN boxed... am I losing any integrity? I do appreciate any and all insight, as a lurker i have come to realize there are many knowledgeable people in here. Keep up the good work guys, and thank you for keeping this forum #1 in my history. Scott |
06-25-2011, 07:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: Welding A Frame... Better Then Before Or Strictly Show?
What do you wanna haul that you've gotta have a 3/4 ton?
I would guess itd be suffiecient
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06-25-2011, 07:05 PM | #3 |
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Re: Welding A Frame... Better Then Before Or Strictly Show?
A properly welded Z-cut and fish plated frame will be stronger than original, definately still able to tow and work with. It has been pretty common practice in heavy trucks for years.
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06-25-2011, 07:24 PM | #4 |
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06-25-2011, 07:37 PM | #5 | |
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06-25-2011, 07:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: Welding A Frame... Better Then Before Or Strictly Show?
They do it every day on dump trucks so I dont see any issues.
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06-25-2011, 10:56 PM | #7 |
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Re: Welding A Frame... Better Then Before Or Strictly Show?
The frame was extended on my '69 C-30 ramp truck many, many years ago and its still holding up fine. I have put more weight on and behind this truck than you could ever put on a pickup. I would not worry about it in the slightest as long as the welder is competent.
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06-25-2011, 11:20 PM | #8 |
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I agree with the "no problem if done right" crowd. I would not box it. I think it puts more stress on the frame at both ends of the box plate because it can't flex. Personal opinion: I think this is the best way to do it... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 LockDoc
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06-27-2011, 01:43 AM | #10 | |
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I want to box cause i'd like to put a cummins in there. In part to deal with the diesel it self, but also get a little more strength out of it... Your opinions?? Thank you for the cutting link as well, thats one of the first threads i ever saw on this forum and the way he rounded the corners to prevent cracking is some thing i remember to this day |
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06-27-2011, 01:48 AM | #11 |
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Re: Welding A Frame... Better Then Before Or Strictly Show?
I might also offer a word of advise and that is if possible stick weld it rather than wire feed. Wire is plenty strong if done correctly, but when I do mine it will be with 7018 stick for better penitration.
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06-27-2011, 02:05 AM | #12 |
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Re: Welding A Frame... Better Then Before Or Strictly Show?
If you have a good MIG welder and wire, you don't need to stick weld it.
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