Frame welders/fabricators Tx area? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blitz · 08-30-2009, 03:12 PM

Anyone know of a shop, etc. to work on narrowing my frame? I see you guys cut, chop, weld, modify them all day long and half the time in your sleep but I am, "he who has no skills". I hoping to find someone trustworthy that can narrow the rear for me here in the DFW Texas area. Also thinking to just start with a second frame altogether. By the way, this isn't for a truck frame.

(sorry)

Painter D · 08-30-2009, 03:22 PM

Mike Farmer of Insane designs in Ennis. I've been dealing with him for years without issue, PM me if you want his shop number.

Throwback · 08-30-2009, 03:55 PM

Nfamus Air Suspension!

He does top quality work.
http://www.myspace.com/groundzerokustomz

SCOTI · 08-30-2009, 05:54 PM

What model of frame?
Why do you need to narrow it?

Blitz · 08-30-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Mike Farmer of Insane designs in Ennis. I've been dealing with him for years without issue, PM me if you want his shop number.

Cool. I was hoping you'd be one of the folks helping me out with this. Can he smooth a firewall too?

Blitz · 08-30-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What model of frame?
Why do you need to narrow it?

Guess you were reading/posting as I was reading/posting. It's for my 65 Chevelle. I'm wanting to stuff 20x10's in the rear and I've heard everything from "won't fit" to "tight fit" so I'm prepping for the worst.

fiddy9apache · 08-30-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Throwback

Nfamus Air Suspension!

He does top quality work.
http://www.myspace.com/groundzerokustomz

x2 keith does great work

SCOTI · 08-30-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitz

Guess you were reading/posting as I was reading/posting. It's for my 65 Chevelle. I'm wanting to stuff 20x10's in the rear and I've heard everything from "won't fit" to "tight fit" so I'm prepping for the worst.

I've read about more than one guy mounting up 9.5's (w/the right back-spacing) w/no issues. I imagine the 64-65's are very similar to the g-bodies vs. say 66-77's. My 79 Malibu has had 20x10's mounted w/a minor frame notch (20x10 w/6.00bs) & we didn't need to roll the outer lip. So, w/the right bs, they might fit if the outer lip was rolled under.

What size tire are you considering?

Blitz · 08-30-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fiddy9apache

x2 keith does great work

Oh why thank you! I appreciate the compliment.

same name.

Blitz · 08-30-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I've read about more than one guy mounting up 9.5's (w/the right back-spacing) w/no issues. I imagine the 64-65's are very similar to the g-bodies vs. say 66-77's. My 79 Malibu has had 20x10's mounted w/a minor frame notch (20x10 w/6.00bs) & we didn't need to roll the outer lip. So, w/the right bs, they might fit if the outer lip was rolled under.

What size tire are you considering?

That I don't know. I'd pretty much have to go on what I saw on another car which was a 275. Also "heard" I might be able to squeeze 285 with crossing my fingers. Beyond that, I'd have to rely on what I could either pysically see or just comparing it to something on the internetz.

SCOTI · 08-30-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitz

That I don't know. I'd pretty much have to go on what I saw on another car which was a 275. Also "heard" I might be able to squeeze 285 with crossing my fingers. Beyond that, I'd have to rely on what I could either pysically see or just comparing it to something on the internetz.

I remember one set-up was like 17x9.5's, 5.625"bs, CurrieTrac 4CL arms, stock width 65 12-bolt, & 285-40-17's (he rolled his outer lips just to be safe). Try searching pro-touring.com or lateral-g.net.

If you had some thin spacers (.125") & don't mid driving over to Dallas/Garland area, I have some car pattern 15x10 & 20x10's (each w/6.00"bs) sitting around you're welcome to give a shot & see 'what if'.

Painter D · 08-30-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitz

Cool. I was hoping you'd be one of the folks helping me out with this. Can he smooth a firewall too?

Yes he can smooth a firewall. Check out his website ,I think it's Insanedesigns.com, if I remember correct.

Blitz · 08-30-2009, 11:09 PM

Thanks guys.

Hey I might take you up on that offer on the wheels soon. Nothing like actually "seeing" it.

camaro__thunder · 08-31-2009, 11:08 AM

KEITH @ Nfamus Air Suspension x3 the guy welds like a robot.
http://www.nfamusairsuspension.com/page4.htm

copperchevy · 08-31-2009, 11:24 PM

Would'nt hurt to go check out ramrods in terrell, tx. Give billy a call. (214) 929-7416. Bought a billet steering wheel and checked out the projects he had in the shop today. Cool guy and does excellent work. Several were laid out on big wheels.

08-30-2009, 03:12 PM	#1
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Frame welders/fabricators Tx area? Anyone know of a shop, etc. to work on narrowing my frame? I see you guys cut, chop, weld, modify them all day long and half the time in your sleep but I am, "he who has no skills". I hoping to find someone trustworthy that can narrow the rear for me here in the DFW Texas area. Also thinking to just start with a second frame altogether. By the way, this isn't for a truck frame. (sorry)

08-30-2009, 03:22 PM	#2
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Frame welders/fabricators Tx area? Mike Farmer of Insane designs in Ennis. I've been dealing with him for years without issue, PM me if you want his shop number. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

08-30-2009, 03:55 PM	#3
Throwback Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watson LA Posts: 105	Re: Frame welders/fabricators Tx area? Nfamus Air Suspension! He does top quality work. http://www.myspace.com/groundzerokustomz

08-30-2009, 05:54 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Frame welders/fabricators Tx area? What model of frame? Why do you need to narrow it? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-30-2009, 11:09 PM	#13
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: Frame welders/fabricators Tx area? Thanks guys. Hey I might take you up on that offer on the wheels soon. Nothing like actually "seeing" it.

08-31-2009, 11:08 AM	#14
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Frame welders/fabricators Tx area? KEITH @ Nfamus Air Suspension x3 the guy welds like a robot. http://www.nfamusairsuspension.com/page4.htm __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

08-31-2009, 11:24 PM	#15
copperchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 220	Re: Frame welders/fabricators Tx area? Would'nt hurt to go check out ramrods in terrell, tx. Give billy a call. (214) 929-7416. Bought a billet steering wheel and checked out the projects he had in the shop today. Cool guy and does excellent work. Several were laid out on big wheels. __________________ Mexican



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