Picked up my new project.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by '70_402

Any tips on removing the old 3 speed manual crossmember?? It looks like a real PITA..

It is, and there is no easy way, especially with the cab on. I removed one from the '67 C-30 a while back with the cab on so it can be done. I either "X" the rivet heads with a cut off wheel or drill them and finish with a sharp chisel. I found that it is easier to chisel them if the chisel is only sharpened on one side. If you have a good compressor and an air chisel it would make it easier......

LockDoc

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

It is, and there is no easy way, especially with the cab on. I removed one from the '67 C-30 a while back with the cab on so it can be done. I either "X" the rivet heads with a cut off wheel or drill them and finish with a sharp chisel. I found that it is easier to chisel them if the chisel is only sharpened on one side. If you have a good compressor and an air chisel it would make it easier......

LockDoc

IF, IF you have sharp drill bits...I've center punched the rivet, then drill the rivet, starting with small bits, working up in size. Don't need to drill all way through, just to frame surface. I've done this at salvage yards, found to be easiest, but must have sharp drill bits!!!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

It is, and there is no easy way, especially with the cab on. I removed one from the '67 C-30 a while back with the cab on so it can be done. I either "X" the rivet heads with a cut off wheel or drill them and finish with a sharp chisel. I found that it is easier to chisel them if the chisel is only sharpened on one side. If you have a good compressor and an air chisel it would make it easier......

LockDoc

This is how I did it, cut an X into the rivet heads with a cutoff wheel and then hit them with the air hammer. Looks like a really nice project, I'm jealous of the awesome light blue patina you have, my cab looks similar to yours but I have to try and match the light blue and patina on the rest of truck.

[MARKDTN]

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