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*taank* · 05-20-2011, 11:42 AM

i think i am in over my head. is this even repairable? i knew the coil spring cups where gone i just didnt know it was this bad. both sides if anyone in mn area would be willing to help me that would be awesome.

i have a set of vortec heads and rpm air gap intake that could be used for trade.
also have a nos cheater kit that i could trade for help. i have no money i can spend (besides materials and beer) as i have twins on the way

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-20-2011, 11:57 AM

If I was closer I'd come help ya man! How far up in Mn are you?

*taank* · 05-20-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

If I was closer I'd come help ya man! How far up in Mn are you?

hastings. on the mississippi. a stones throw from wisconsin

**LockDoc** · 05-20-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

If I was closer I'd come help ya man! How far up in Mn are you?

He's just Southeast of M/StP a ways.

It's repairable but I think I would try and find a different cross member, remove the rivets and bolt the new cross member in. If the frame has rust out underneath it would have to be repaired also.

LockDoc

*taank* · 05-20-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

He's just Southeast of M/StP a ways.

It's repairable but I think I would try and find a different cross member, remove the rivets and bolt the new cross member in. If the frame has rust out underneath it would have to be repaired also.

LockDoc

Yep got the box off. Need crossmember and that bracket. Might enlist the help of a friend with a metal brake.... These parts are not available new as far as I know. The frame I can fix.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 05-20-2011, 03:26 PM

I bet if you PM Teeitup, Randy, he may have one of those cross members. Or put a WTB ad on here and I bet you can get a frame patch and the cross member.

*taank* · 05-20-2011, 03:57 PM

Pm sent to tee it up. Thecrest of the frame seems decent. Just got scared. None of this would have happened if the machine shop would have had my motor done today. Obj well
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**LockDoc** · 05-20-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I bet if you PM Teeitup, Randy, he may have one of those cross members. Or put a WTB ad on here and I bet you can get a frame patch and the cross member.

Ryan,

He can't put a WTB on the board, his name isn't in blue...

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-20-2011, 10:39 PM

Whoops, I keep forgetting that the guys in pink can't do things we can.

*taank* · 05-20-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Ryan,

He can't put a WTB on the board, his name isn't in blue...

LockDoc

I see your pink and raise you a shocker
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**LockDoc** · 05-20-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by taank

I see your pink and raise you a shocker
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...

LockDoc

Vintage Windmills · 05-21-2011, 12:04 AM

If teeitup has one I can haul back to my place in June for you!

*taank* · 05-21-2011, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

If teeitup has one I can haul back to my place in June for you!

I may have found a guy locally.
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*taank* · 05-29-2011, 11:34 AM

It's all fixed now. I cut out and welded in frame repair pieces and then remade the coil spring mounts out of 1/8 inch sheet steel. Motor is back in. Made 518 hp and 500 torque!
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Shyguy · 05-29-2011, 11:46 AM

Glad to hear that you got it fixed.

05-20-2011, 11:42 AM	#1
taank Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: hastings mn Posts: 186	some serious help needed. MN i think i am in over my head. is this even repairable? i knew the coil spring cups where gone i just didnt know it was this bad. both sides if anyone in mn area would be willing to help me that would be awesome. i have a set of vortec heads and rpm air gap intake that could be used for trade. also have a nos cheater kit that i could trade for help. i have no money i can spend (besides materials and beer) as i have twins on the way

05-20-2011, 11:57 AM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: some serious help needed. MN If I was closer I'd come help ya man! How far up in Mn are you? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-20-2011, 03:26 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: some serious help needed. MN I bet if you PM Teeitup, Randy, he may have one of those cross members. Or put a WTB ad on here and I bet you can get a frame patch and the cross member. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-20-2011, 03:57 PM	#7
taank Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: hastings mn Posts: 186	Re: some serious help needed. MN Pm sent to tee it up. Thecrest of the frame seems decent. Just got scared. None of this would have happened if the machine shop would have had my motor done today. Obj well Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2011, 10:39 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: some serious help needed. MN Whoops, I keep forgetting that the guys in pink can't do things we can. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-21-2011, 12:04 AM	#12
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: some serious help needed. MN If teeitup has one I can haul back to my place in June for you! __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

05-29-2011, 11:34 AM	#14
taank Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: hastings mn Posts: 186	Re: some serious help needed. MN It's all fixed now. I cut out and welded in frame repair pieces and then remade the coil spring mounts out of 1/8 inch sheet steel. Motor is back in. Made 518 hp and 500 torque! Posted via Mobile Device

05-29-2011, 11:46 AM	#15
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: some serious help needed. MN Glad to hear that you got it fixed. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

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