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prg machine · 08-01-2008, 10:27 PM

The picture tells the story...............I am going to attempt to straighten this and was wondering if someone might have some pictures of a K truck frame that I could compare to and maybe get some measurements from...............I guess for starters.............What is the center spacing of bolt hole to bolt hole for the front bumper holes at the frame horn..............I think tht the spacing is the same for any 67-72 and if someone could get me that measurement i could start from there.
I sure appreciate it . .......see how it happened here:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...to_threadtools

Thanks for the help

prg machine · 08-01-2008, 10:28 PM

I guess the picture might help

prg machine · 08-01-2008, 11:38 PM

ttt

prg machine · 08-01-2008, 11:43 PM

so anyway..............if someone could just measure their spacing hole to hole on their bumper bolts that bolt to the frame horn front it would be a big help.

Thanks

Riveted1 · 08-01-2008, 11:56 PM

Mine is 26" exactly. But your frame could be different. I don't know much about frame straightening, but I would think you would just need to make sure it's square.

prg machine · 08-02-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Riveted1

Mine is 26" exactly. But your frame could be different. I don't know much about frame straightening, but I would think you would just need to make sure it's square.

Thanks so much for that measurement. I wil at least know what is the right width..................then I need to figure out which way to bend and pull to bring it back.............the drivers side has 2 inches longer wheelbase than the passengers side because the frame horn is bent over to the right side and that pulls the spring forward . On the passengers side it is pushed back and out................quite the deal!!

**LockDoc** · 08-02-2008, 11:42 AM

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A good frame I have measures 26 1/4 inches and from the center of the top front bumper bracket hole to the center of the opposite front motor mount hole is 37 1/2 inches measured both ways. (crisscrossed)

If it is bent pretty bad I think I would take it to a frame shop or get another frame. I would think that the front end geometry would be pretty critical.

LockDoc

Riveted1 · 08-02-2008, 01:28 PM

True, frames are cheap. Especially since you live in Oregon.

08-01-2008, 10:27 PM	#1
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	frame measurements The picture tells the story...............I am going to attempt to straighten this and was wondering if someone might have some pictures of a K truck frame that I could compare to and maybe get some measurements from...............I guess for starters.............What is the center spacing of bolt hole to bolt hole for the front bumper holes at the frame horn..............I think tht the spacing is the same for any 67-72 and if someone could get me that measurement i could start from there. I sure appreciate it . .......see how it happened here:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...to_threadtools Thanks for the help __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

08-01-2008, 10:28 PM	#2
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: frame measurements I guess the picture might help Attached Images __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

08-01-2008, 11:38 PM	#3
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: frame measurements ttt __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

08-01-2008, 11:43 PM	#4
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: frame measurements so anyway..............if someone could just measure their spacing hole to hole on their bumper bolts that bolt to the frame horn front it would be a big help. Thanks __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

08-01-2008, 11:56 PM	#5
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: frame measurements Mine is 26" exactly. But your frame could be different. I don't know much about frame straightening, but I would think you would just need to make sure it's square. __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado Last edited by Riveted1; 08-01-2008 at 11:57 PM.

08-02-2008, 11:42 AM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: frame measurements - A good frame I have measures 26 1/4 inches and from the center of the top front bumper bracket hole to the center of the opposite front motor mount hole is 37 1/2 inches measured both ways. (crisscrossed) If it is bent pretty bad I think I would take it to a frame shop or get another frame. I would think that the front end geometry would be pretty critical. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 08-02-2008 at 11:44 AM.

08-02-2008, 01:28 PM	#8
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: frame measurements True, frames are cheap. Especially since you live in Oregon. __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado



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