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shifty · 09-25-2005, 12:45 PM

I need to flare up the driver's side of my frame the same as it's done in this picture on the passenger side...use a torch and hammer? Anyone got a god technique for working on a frame to do this that will make it look "nice and stock" when it's done?

kelsfine69 · 09-25-2005, 01:01 PM

M2C...torch and hammer....round face hammer, little taps at a time and dont get too torch happy

cdowns · 09-25-2005, 03:34 PM

i'd cut away for clearance then reinforce that area with a boxinng plate for strength// to bend out a clearance notch like that will require ALOT of heat and you run the risk of warping the frame

shifty · 09-25-2005, 06:05 PM

No welder. I'm broke, no money to really buy one. The best I could do would be to cut out the piece and bolt it in until it's running, but the chances of getting it welded once the engine is in are probably nil. :\

**RPOZ11** · 09-25-2005, 06:11 PM

You know something, my frame has this rise factory! What year frame are you working on and what was the original engine/trans application?

The first pic here is from a BB C/20 frame...
2nd pic here is an underside view from my Longhorn. You will see the close proximity for the fuel pump area

**RPOZ11** · 09-25-2005, 06:23 PM

I would guess that you will need to reinforce the side frame walls inside and outside prior to heating and bending so that the original steel and the shape of the C-wall will not move nor distort...A port-a-power? maybee????

69 longhorn · 09-25-2005, 06:27 PM

I have torched that pc out on a couple trucks,& never saw a problem.....if you are worried about it, you can "button weld" a pc of 1/4" flatstock on the bottom side for a stiffener. There really shouldnt be that much stress in that area.......the other side with the steering box is another story tho. best of luck,

L

**RPOZ11** · 09-25-2005, 09:32 PM

I suppose you could measure the width of the bend and sabersaw the end to end lines then bend it up then reweld what you cut...just a thought!

09-25-2005, 12:45 PM	#1
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	How to tweak frame? I need to flare up the driver's side of my frame the same as it's done in this picture on the passenger side...use a torch and hammer? Anyone got a god technique for working on a frame to do this that will make it look "nice and stock" when it's done? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

09-25-2005, 01:01 PM	#2
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	M2C...torch and hammer....round face hammer, little taps at a time and dont get too torch happy __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

09-25-2005, 03:34 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i'd cut away for clearance then reinforce that area with a boxinng plate for strength// to bend out a clearance notch like that will require ALOT of heat and you run the risk of warping the frame __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-25-2005, 06:05 PM	#4
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	No welder. I'm broke, no money to really buy one. The best I could do would be to cut out the piece and bolt it in until it's running, but the chances of getting it welded once the engine is in are probably nil. :\ __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

09-25-2005, 06:11 PM	#5
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	You know something, my frame has this rise factory! What year frame are you working on and what was the original engine/trans application? The first pic here is from a BB C/20 frame... 2nd pic here is an underside view from my Longhorn. You will see the close proximity for the fuel pump area Attached Images __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS Last edited by RPOZ11; 09-25-2005 at 06:22 PM.

09-25-2005, 06:23 PM	#6
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	I would guess that you will need to reinforce the side frame walls inside and outside prior to heating and bending so that the original steel and the shape of the C-wall will not move nor distort...A port-a-power? maybee???? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

09-25-2005, 06:27 PM	#7
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I have torched that pc out on a couple trucks,& never saw a problem.....if you are worried about it, you can "button weld" a pc of 1/4" flatstock on the bottom side for a stiffener. There really shouldnt be that much stress in that area.......the other side with the steering box is another story tho. best of luck, L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

09-25-2005, 09:32 PM	#8
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	I suppose you could measure the width of the bend and sabersaw the end to end lines then bend it up then reweld what you cut...just a thought! __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS



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