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**7dee2** · 06-12-2015, 09:56 AM

Answers my question and the weld thinking will remain secondary. Jim this might have been part of what you read in your research.

Here's a partial quote from the Frame section on Frame Repair in the 1972 Chevrolet 10-30 Series Truck Service Manual:

Welding
NOTE: Do not weld into corners of frame or along edges of side rail flanges. Welding at these points will tend to weaken the frame and encourage new cracks.

Bolting
Wherever rivets or failed bolts are replaced, bolt hole must be as near the O.D. of the bolt as possible to prevent bolt from working and wearing. Drill out and line ream hole (or holes) to the bolt O.D.

06-12-2015, 09:56 AM	#12
7dee2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 2,268	Re: "Best Way" Spring Hanger Mounting? Answers my question and the weld thinking will remain secondary. Jim this might have been part of what you read in your research. Here's a partial quote from the Frame section on Frame Repair in the 1972 Chevrolet 10-30 Series Truck Service Manual: Welding NOTE: Do not weld into corners of frame or along edges of side rail flanges. Welding at these points will tend to weaken the frame and encourage new cracks. Bolting Wherever rivets or failed bolts are replaced, bolt hole must be as near the O.D. of the bolt as possible to prevent bolt from working and wearing. Drill out and line ream hole (or holes) to the bolt O.D. __________________ Brett 66 El Camino: BBC, 4sd. Waiting for its turn. 67 Camaro SS: 67 Camaro Build 72 Cheyenne/C10 Super 115" Fleetside: 72 C10 Build 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" Longhorn DRW: 72 K30 Build SOLD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2 Last edited by 7dee2; 06-12-2015 at 10:01 AM.



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