09-15-2009, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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frame repair
I have the most crappy truck on this board. I love the thing, dont want to part with it. Its a huge eye sore, but I dont care. As long as its useful and cures my wrench'n itch. Im happy.
In its previous life, the truck worked on a farm. Probley lots of hours idling with half an exhaust. Well, I was underneath the truck the other day and noticed big chunks of rust coming off the frame. There is a huge section that spans about 3 feet thats just rotten on both sides. From the cab to about where the axle bend starts. Worst part is, i see an actual crack that is about an inch long on the drivers side. Now i know most you guys would have scrapped this thing a long time ago. But the wife doesnt really give me much in the form of an allowance. IF i get rid of this truck, i doubt ill ever have another one. so im wondering what the best fix is (assuming i work with what i have) a. cut the frame from the cab back and replace with non-rusty long horn frame. b. weld in patches to existing frame. c. weld in tubular stock. d. other.
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72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works. |
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