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mjo8585 · 07-19-2011, 03:43 PM

Hey everyone Im in process of a resto on my '68 C-10 and ran into a few snags. Some rust in unwanted places. Here in MN it is all to common. Any help on how to repair this or are these parts available aftermarket would be such a HUGE help to a newbie such as myself. The bottom pic is of my rear coil spring mount at the frame and the top pic is, im sure all you guys know, is the front upper a-arm tower. Im running out of ideas on how to fix/repiar these. Im an excellent welder, so metal fab wont be a problem if need be. Any pics of your repairs if you've run into this would be a tremendous help.Im pretty new to this site and I really appreciate all the help I have been getting so far!!

**Clyde65** · 07-19-2011, 04:06 PM

I would look down south here for a new frame. what year is your truck??

SWB
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pts/2502535545.html

LWB
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2458351094.html

3/4ton rebuilt
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2448391604.html

**robnolimit** · 07-19-2011, 04:22 PM

contact some of the guys that have put in Dropmembers, and raised rear kits. They take those crossmembers out.

softballnrd27 · 07-19-2011, 07:14 PM

What Rob said. I am sure you can find someone with a good replacement piece on a truck that could be going to the junk yard. The only PIA is the removing the factory rivets, they suck!!

tech@scottshotrods · 07-20-2011, 11:24 AM

I have 5-6 oem cross members sitting in the backyard we maybe able to work ya a deal give justin or I a call or pm me

weekendracer728 · 07-20-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon@scottshotrods

I have 5-6 oem cross members sitting in the backyard we maybe able to work ya a deal give justin or I a call or pm me

Give him a call and get the parts. Than come over to my house and we can work on it. I am always up for helping other members.

m6z · 07-20-2011, 04:27 PM

I would want to look over the rest the frame real good if the rust is that bad in those places. I would think matl. thickness everywhere on the frame would be a concern.

07-19-2011, 03:43 PM	#1
mjo8585 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: newport,minnesota Posts: 65	HOW ON EARTH, is this fixable!! Hey everyone Im in process of a resto on my '68 C-10 and ran into a few snags. Some rust in unwanted places. Here in MN it is all to common. Any help on how to repair this or are these parts available aftermarket would be such a HUGE help to a newbie such as myself. The bottom pic is of my rear coil spring mount at the frame and the top pic is, im sure all you guys know, is the front upper a-arm tower. Im running out of ideas on how to fix/repiar these. Im an excellent welder, so metal fab wont be a problem if need be. Any pics of your repairs if you've run into this would be a tremendous help.Im pretty new to this site and I really appreciate all the help I have been getting so far!! Attached Images

07-19-2011, 04:06 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: HOW ON EARTH, is this fixable!! I would look down south here for a new frame. what year is your truck?? SWB http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pts/2502535545.html LWB http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2458351094.html 3/4ton rebuilt http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2448391604.html __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-19-2011, 04:22 PM	#3
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: HOW ON EARTH, is this fixable!! contact some of the guys that have put in Dropmembers, and raised rear kits. They take those crossmembers out. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

07-19-2011, 07:14 PM	#4
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: HOW ON EARTH, is this fixable!! What Rob said. I am sure you can find someone with a good replacement piece on a truck that could be going to the junk yard. The only PIA is the removing the factory rivets, they suck!! __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

07-20-2011, 11:24 AM	#5
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: HOW ON EARTH, is this fixable!! I have 5-6 oem cross members sitting in the backyard we maybe able to work ya a deal give justin or I a call or pm me

07-20-2011, 04:27 PM	#7
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: HOW ON EARTH, is this fixable!! I would want to look over the rest the frame real good if the rust is that bad in those places. I would think matl. thickness everywhere on the frame would be a concern. __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....



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