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OhNoJoe · 11-21-2007, 08:29 AM

Hey

When I pulled my engine and took off my front clip on my truck, 72 burb, I was … how do I say this, beat like a bad dog….. Anyway, a friend of mine was over giving me grief about not working on my truck and we went out to look at it.

He noticed that on the passenger side of the frame there is a part that curves up. It is almost right above the cross member. He asked if I bent the frame when I was pulling my engine. He said cause I was doing it myself I mostly likely didn’t notice.

Here are some pictures if you could let me know if I completely goofed up or did the frame come from the factory like this, it would be most helpful.

I think I could beat it back down with some heat or I could just leave it cause I don’t think it is going to interfere with anything.
Thanks in advance
Joe
PS It’s not like my friend knows what he is talking about……He drives a Porsche.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-21-2007, 09:07 AM

That's factory. I think the notch is there for the fuel pumps?

There is NO WAY you could have bent the frame like that pulling the motor without lifting the truck off the ground too

71tahoe · 11-21-2007, 09:10 AM

That is normal. I think it's been mentioned that it is for fuel pump clearance on a BB.

1969K10 · 11-21-2007, 09:54 AM

I know the frame on my '72 had a couple of those on it.

VTKidder · 11-21-2007, 10:27 AM

yeah, as soon as he asked if you bent the frame pulling the motor, I would have revoked his "thinking out loud" priviliges.

mikeoj · 11-21-2007, 10:40 AM

Normal.BBC fuel pump clearance.All frames i've seen.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-21-2007, 10:56 AM

That's a factory bend. Here's a picture of a bent suburban frame,

.

R

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-21-2007, 02:47 PM

Both my frames have those 2 and 4 wheel drive..

blukangoo · 11-21-2007, 03:06 PM

Damn, my frame is bent too.

It´s supposed to be like that though.

whatnow123 · 11-21-2007, 03:30 PM

Mine is bent too, but at least now I know why as I often wonder what the purpose of that was.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 11-21-2007, 04:59 PM

I knew this was factory but never gave it much more thought then that. Nice to know why this was done. Thanks guy's for the info.

esll.

Ackattack · 11-21-2007, 05:43 PM

I thought it was for A/C compressor clearance (at least it works well for that on a genIII engine

)

806em55 · 11-21-2007, 08:50 PM

I think my frame might be a little bent as well(hahaha)

blukangoo · 11-21-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 806em55

I think my frame might be a little bent as well(hahaha)

....in all the wrong places. lol

OhNoJoe · 11-22-2007, 07:41 AM

Thanks for the input. I was worried cause I hadn't realy paid attention. That's what I get for listening my friend who drives a unibody.
Joe

watahyahknow · 11-22-2007, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 806em55

I think my frame might be a little bent as well(hahaha)

naaaah that will buff right out nooooo problem

timcos · 11-22-2007, 07:52 AM

I am sure you could not bend a frame like that by lifting a motor. Way too thick of steel.

Tim

blukangoo · 11-22-2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timcos

I am sure you could not bend a frame like that by lifting a motor. Way too thick of steel.

Tim

Sure you can! Just as you get the engine out the rest of the truck rolls out of the shop.

11-21-2007, 08:29 AM	#1
OhNoJoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 182	Bent Frame Hey When I pulled my engine and took off my front clip on my truck, 72 burb, I was … how do I say this, beat like a bad dog….. Anyway, a friend of mine was over giving me grief about not working on my truck and we went out to look at it. He noticed that on the passenger side of the frame there is a part that curves up. It is almost right above the cross member. He asked if I bent the frame when I was pulling my engine. He said cause I was doing it myself I mostly likely didn’t notice. Here are some pictures if you could let me know if I completely goofed up or did the frame come from the factory like this, it would be most helpful. I think I could beat it back down with some heat or I could just leave it cause I don’t think it is going to interfere with anything. Thanks in advance Joe PS It’s not like my friend knows what he is talking about……He drives a Porsche. Last edited by OhNoJoe; 11-21-2007 at 08:31 AM.

11-21-2007, 09:07 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Bent Frame That's factory. I think the notch is there for the fuel pumps? There is NO WAY you could have bent the frame like that pulling the motor without lifting the truck off the ground too __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-21-2007, 09:10 AM	#3
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Bent Frame That is normal. I think it's been mentioned that it is for fuel pump clearance on a BB.

11-21-2007, 09:54 AM	#4
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Bent Frame I know the frame on my '72 had a couple of those on it. __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

11-21-2007, 10:27 AM	#5
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Re: Bent Frame yeah, as soon as he asked if you bent the frame pulling the motor, I would have revoked his "thinking out loud" priviliges.

11-21-2007, 10:40 AM	#6
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: Bent Frame Normal.BBC fuel pump clearance.All frames i've seen. __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

11-21-2007, 10:56 AM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,859	Re: Bent Frame That's a factory bend. Here's a picture of a bent suburban frame, . R Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

11-21-2007, 02:47 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Bent Frame Both my frames have those 2 and 4 wheel drive.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-21-2007, 03:06 PM	#9
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: Bent Frame Damn, my frame is bent too. It´s supposed to be like that though. Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

11-21-2007, 03:30 PM	#10
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Bent Frame Mine is bent too, but at least now I know why as I often wonder what the purpose of that was. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

11-21-2007, 04:59 PM	#11
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Bent Frame I knew this was factory but never gave it much more thought then that. Nice to know why this was done. Thanks guy's for the info. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

11-21-2007, 05:43 PM	#12
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Bent Frame I thought it was for A/C compressor clearance (at least it works well for that on a genIII engine ) __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

11-21-2007, 08:50 PM	#13
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: Bent Frame I think my frame might be a little bent as well(hahaha) Attached Images Last edited by 806em55; 11-21-2007 at 08:53 PM.

11-22-2007, 07:41 AM	#15
OhNoJoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 182	Re: Bent Frame Thanks for the input. I was worried cause I hadn't realy paid attention. That's what I get for listening my friend who drives a unibody. Joe

11-22-2007, 07:52 AM	#17
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Bent Frame I am sure you could not bend a frame like that by lifting a motor. Way too thick of steel. Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)



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