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palallin · 07-24-2002, 10:47 AM

I've got an extra frame, and I've been toying with the idea of boxing the one on my truck (when time and finances permit).

I need some advice from folks who've done it. Did you overlap the flanges or butt-weld them? I'm assuming that there needs to be pipe or conduit welded in between the webs to keep pass-through bolts from compressing the metal. What should I use for that? What's the best surface prep/protection for the inside of the box?

Any tips, tricks, or experiences welcome.

T.I.A.

07-24-2002, 10:47 AM	#1
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	Boxing the Frame I've got an extra frame, and I've been toying with the idea of boxing the one on my truck (when time and finances permit). I need some advice from folks who've done it. Did you overlap the flanges or butt-weld them? I'm assuming that there needs to be pipe or conduit welded in between the webs to keep pass-through bolts from compressing the metal. What should I use for that? What's the best surface prep/protection for the inside of the box? Any tips, tricks, or experiences welcome. T.I.A. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.



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