need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shaneo2112RUSH · 10-28-2008, 11:54 PM

just finished cleaning the front end on a 1/2 ton 68 chevy c10. everything looks good so far till i got to the crossmember and noticed a cracked coil spring cup on the drivers side. i looked and thought how i would repair it!!

well i had a few options but dont know how to tackle it so i thought i would ask the awsome forum clan and see what your opinion would be!!

my options:

bend a plate to original shape and weld

cut out the cup out and weld a flat plate to make it flush with the crossmember. then cut another flat plate that would have a 1" tube welded to it and bolt it under neith were the original cup would be!!

also does any know were to get upper a-arm bolts at?? ive looked at some auto parts stores but they had trouble finding them so if anyone has a part # that would help also.

thanks

PBFAB.COM · 10-29-2008, 12:30 AM

How about you just pay for shipping on one I have laying around the shop?

shaneo2112RUSH · 10-29-2008, 04:21 AM

hum!! +$1,800.00 on a drop member
-$1,800.00 because you had one laying around
+ $300.00 on shipping
getting a new drop member from Porterbuilt
--------------------------------------------
= PRICELESS!!!!

sounds like a deal

i bet you get that alot!!

actually I been planning to fix this one, sandblast, and paint. then sell my whole front end and buy one of your drop members.

56fleetside · 10-29-2008, 08:58 AM

The porterbuilt frontend is def the best option out there as far as what works correctly and looking killer........ NICE PIECE FOR SURE

**N2TRUX** · 10-29-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

How about you just pay for shipping on one I have laying around the shop?

I believe he was offering a stock crossmember for free....

10-29-2008, 09:09 AM

porter prolly meant just pay for shipping on a stock xmember he has laying around the shop. i purchased the dropmember from nate and it is definitely a sweet piece!

56fleetside · 10-29-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I believe he was offering a stock crossmember for free....

Thats what i thought he meant as well........thats a sweet offer for sure

shaneo2112RUSH · 10-29-2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I believe he was offering a stock crossmember for free....

Quote:

Originally Posted by sddwtcb

porter prolly meant just pay for shipping on a stock xmember he has laying around the shop. i purchased the dropmember from nate and it is definitely a sweet piece!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 56fleetside

Thats what i thought he meant as well........thats a sweet offer for sure

Yea i know he meant a free original crossmember!! just messing with Porter Built.

joe231 · 10-29-2008, 10:01 PM

wonder what a cross-member weighs?
Hey Nate, got any stock arms laying around?

PBFAB.COM · 10-30-2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shaneo2112RUSH

Yea i know he meant a free original crossmember!! just messing with Porter Built.

In this case, I was referring to a factory one!... but stay tuned for around Christmas time when I will be doing a Dropmember giveaway.

PBFAB.COM · 10-30-2008, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

wonder what a cross-member weighs?
Hey Nate, got any stock arms laying around?

I do happen to have some 71 arms that were attached to the previously mentioned crossmember.

shaneo2112RUSH · 10-30-2008, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

In this case, I was referring to a factory one!... but stay tuned for around Christmas time when I will be doing a Dropmember giveaway.

oooohh!! a dm giveaway

how is it going to work and what are you going to include in the giveaway??

**N2TRUX** · 10-30-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

....stay tuned for around Christmas time when I will be doing a Dropmember giveaway.

Oooh, oooh, pick me, pick me...

56fleetside · 10-30-2008, 08:43 AM

Thats gonna be one of the coolest giveaways ever...........

tvblazer78 · 10-30-2008, 09:31 AM

and if you need a test fit for a blazer I will ship mine out to you!

my67chevytruck · 10-31-2008, 12:02 PM

Very nice Gesture of Porterbuilt on the factory x-member.... Cant wait till around xmas, would love to get in the hat for the dropmember.

lowdownstar · 10-31-2008, 10:36 PM

Can anyone get any nicer then Nathan! Your making the rest of us look bad!!
I don't know where you find the time to do what you do and how you do it!!!! Put me in for the give away, maybe i can get lucky!!!!

Ray

shaneo2112RUSH · 11-04-2008, 05:03 AM

any suggesting on my question??

gringoloco · 11-04-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by shaneo2112RUSH

any suggesting on my question??

I would take the freebie from Nate- or go to the yard and get a new crossmember. 63-87 will work, so you shouldn't have trouble finding one. Check LMC for the a-arm bolts- other vendors should have 'em- but I know they do...

yellowGT · 11-04-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

In this case, I was referring to a factory one!... but stay tuned for around Christmas time when I will be doing a Dropmember giveaway.

Im keeping my eyes peeled for the giveaway..... Might as well throw in the rack and pinion to go with the xmember,

shaneo2112RUSH · 11-05-2008, 12:41 AM

wondering!! what comes with the giveaway???

jrods70 · 11-05-2008, 01:17 AM

i have a stock one just sitting around if interested let me know.

shaneo2112RUSH · 11-05-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jrods70

i have a stock one just sitting around if interested let me know.

PM sent

10-28-2008, 11:54 PM	#1
shaneo2112RUSH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo,Colo Posts: 424	need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! just finished cleaning the front end on a 1/2 ton 68 chevy c10. everything looks good so far till i got to the crossmember and noticed a cracked coil spring cup on the drivers side. i looked and thought how i would repair it!! well i had a few options but dont know how to tackle it so i thought i would ask the awsome forum clan and see what your opinion would be!! my options: bend a plate to original shape and weld cut out the cup out and weld a flat plate to make it flush with the crossmember. then cut another flat plate that would have a 1" tube welded to it and bolt it under neith were the original cup would be!! also does any know were to get upper a-arm bolts at?? ive looked at some auto parts stores but they had trouble finding them so if anyone has a part # that would help also. thanks Attached Images __________________ 1968 LWB C10 "Project LADY EYE SORE" (She is my baby and sent me to the hospital 3 times for eye injuries lol) who said love hurts??

10-29-2008, 12:30 AM	#2
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! How about you just pay for shipping on one I have laying around the shop? __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

10-29-2008, 04:21 AM	#3
shaneo2112RUSH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo,Colo Posts: 424	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! hum!! +$1,800.00 on a drop member -$1,800.00 because you had one laying around + $300.00 on shipping getting a new drop member from Porterbuilt -------------------------------------------- = PRICELESS!!!! sounds like a deal i bet you get that alot!! actually I been planning to fix this one, sandblast, and paint. then sell my whole front end and buy one of your drop members. __________________ 1968 LWB C10 "Project LADY EYE SORE" (She is my baby and sent me to the hospital 3 times for eye injuries lol) who said love hurts?? Last edited by shaneo2112RUSH; 10-29-2008 at 04:23 AM.

10-29-2008, 08:58 AM	#4
56fleetside ///RELAXED ATMOSPHERE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durant MS Posts: 149	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! The porterbuilt frontend is def the best option out there as far as what works correctly and looking killer........ NICE PIECE FOR SURE __________________ Like a BOSS

10-29-2008, 09:09 AM	#6
sddwtcb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! porter prolly meant just pay for shipping on a stock xmember he has laying around the shop. i purchased the dropmember from nate and it is definitely a sweet piece!

10-29-2008, 10:01 PM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! wonder what a cross-member weighs? Hey Nate, got any stock arms laying around? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-30-2008, 08:43 AM	#14
56fleetside ///RELAXED ATMOSPHERE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durant MS Posts: 149	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! Thats gonna be one of the coolest giveaways ever...........

10-30-2008, 09:31 AM	#15
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! and if you need a test fit for a blazer I will ship mine out to you! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

10-31-2008, 12:02 PM	#16
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! Very nice Gesture of Porterbuilt on the factory x-member.... Cant wait till around xmas, would love to get in the hat for the dropmember. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-31-2008, 10:36 PM	#17
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! Can anyone get any nicer then Nathan! Your making the rest of us look bad!! I don't know where you find the time to do what you do and how you do it!!!! Put me in for the give away, maybe i can get lucky!!!! Ray

11-04-2008, 05:03 AM	#18
shaneo2112RUSH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo,Colo Posts: 424	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! any suggesting on my question?? __________________ 1968 LWB C10 "Project LADY EYE SORE" (She is my baby and sent me to the hospital 3 times for eye injuries lol) who said love hurts??

11-05-2008, 12:41 AM	#21
shaneo2112RUSH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo,Colo Posts: 424	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! wondering!! what comes with the giveaway??? __________________ 1968 LWB C10 "Project LADY EYE SORE" (She is my baby and sent me to the hospital 3 times for eye injuries lol) who said love hurts??

11-05-2008, 01:17 AM	#22
jrods70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort collins co Posts: 22	Re: need help on a Crossmember repair!!!! i have a stock one just sitting around if interested let me know.



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