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PanteraRazorback · 08-12-2011, 07:55 PM

Hello, i have a 1971 short box, and while adjusting the body panels yesterday I noticed that the frame by the core support is bent on the drivers side.
The tire also stick out of the fenders further on the drivers side than the passenger side.
The truck drives straight as an arrow but it turns right easier than it will turn left.

My question is, Can this frame be straightened out at home using any tools or will I have to take it to a frame shop? Thanks in advance.

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OARNGESI · 08-12-2011, 07:58 PM

If it drives straight and there isnt any probs with body panel fitment id leave it alone

Brock · 08-12-2011, 08:16 PM

I agree leave it alone, no sense in fixing something that isn't really broken. If you straighten the frame you might just screw up the "drives straight as an arrow". As far as one tire sticking out a little more...I'd say 99% of people would never notice. My first car was a '78 Monte with T-tops...it took us well over a year to realize one T-top was chrome and the other was black. If you don't see them at the same time it just doesn't register.

brad_man_72 · 08-13-2011, 10:47 AM

I hit a pole with my truck a month ago. $300 to have a pro straighten it and align the body. Sounds like the bargain of the century to me.

08-12-2011, 07:55 PM	#1
PanteraRazorback Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta Posts: 88	Frame Bent Hello, i have a 1971 short box, and while adjusting the body panels yesterday I noticed that the frame by the core support is bent on the drivers side. The tire also stick out of the fenders further on the drivers side than the passenger side. The truck drives straight as an arrow but it turns right easier than it will turn left. My question is, Can this frame be straightened out at home using any tools or will I have to take it to a frame shop? Thanks in advance. I also added a picture of truck because I know you guys like pictures.

08-12-2011, 07:58 PM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Frame Bent If it drives straight and there isnt any probs with body panel fitment id leave it alone __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

08-12-2011, 08:16 PM	#3
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: Frame Bent I agree leave it alone, no sense in fixing something that isn't really broken. If you straighten the frame you might just screw up the "drives straight as an arrow". As far as one tire sticking out a little more...I'd say 99% of people would never notice. My first car was a '78 Monte with T-tops...it took us well over a year to realize one T-top was chrome and the other was black. If you don't see them at the same time it just doesn't register. __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

08-13-2011, 10:47 AM	#4
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Frame Bent I hit a pole with my truck a month ago. $300 to have a pro straighten it and align the body. Sounds like the bargain of the century to me. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,



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