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05-18-2011, 02:02 PM
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Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
So i have 68 GMC frame that i am welding a step notch to. My question is, right were the notch needs to be welded the frame curves in on both sides. I want my notch to be straight and seems difficult with the frame as is. I hope some of you guys know what im talking about. Any advice on the topic would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
 
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05-18-2011, 02:30 PM
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Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
The pre-bent weld in kits are the best way to go by far. They match the curve of the frame.
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05-18-2011, 04:14 PM
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Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
Yeah, I would recommend a pre-bent kit. I just welded one in last weekend, one from S/d and it worked out pretty good.
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05-19-2011, 11:04 AM
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Location: Lexington NE
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Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
so i looked all over sd and cant find the pre bent notch. i already have the one they offer for 67-72 but its not pre bent for the frame. help???
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05-19-2011, 12:14 PM
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Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
Porterbuilt Streetrods, is the place you need to buy the notch from. He is a vendor on here and will give great advice and service of his products. You can buy it in pieces, tacked together, or even fully welded from him.
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05-19-2011, 01:24 PM
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Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
http://*******************/notches/63...tch-sold-pairs
This is the notch I used, it follows the curve in the frame just fine. But as for Porterbuilt, I kind of wished I would of gone with them. Better service and from what I've heard, better product. I had to grind down parts of the sides of my frame to get the notch to seat right. Nate is a real good guy. I would hit him up man, he can help you out. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=10160
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05-20-2011, 08:47 PM
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Location: Lexington NE
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Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
Hey thanks for the advice guys.
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05-20-2011, 09:40 PM
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low n' slo
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: rosenberg, texas
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Re: Welding a step notch on a 68 1/2 ton frame???
got mine from porterbuilt, fits like a glove!
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