Front frame crossmember ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sstock · 10-20-2019, 11:58 AM

Hello, I'm a new member and just picked up a 64 GMC, noticed that somebody in the past used the front crossmember as a tow point. It has pulled the one side of the crossmember out of the frame rivets and bent it. This is the steel crossmember that is directly under the radiator. Was wondering if this is repopped or do I have to go junk yard shopping to find another?

Thanks in advance Steve

65 GMC · 10-20-2019, 01:11 PM

[QUOTE=sstock;8612871]Hello, I'm a new member and just picked up a 64 GMC, noticed that somebody in the past used the front crossmember as a tow point. It has pulled the one side of the crossmember out of the frame rivets and bent it. This is the steel crossmember that is directly under the radiator. Was wondering if this is repopped or do I have to go junk yard shopping to find another?

Thanks in advance Steve[/QUOTE

As far as I know that is not reproduced. I just changed the same crossmember in my 65 C10, as is also had towing damage. The hardest part is getting the old one out due to the factory rivets. A cutting torch really makes the job easier. I just bolted the replacement one back in.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-20-2019, 01:31 PM

Contact these guys, Phone them! - https://www.aspenautoaz.com/store/c3...uck_Parts.html
Unless you're looking for an aftermarket unit - https://azproperformance.com/collect...6-c10-6366-001

**PGSigns** · 10-20-2019, 06:21 PM

Another option is to become a supporting member of the forum. This will allow you to post both foresale and wanted ads in the parts section. I am sure you can find it here. For getting the old one out I use an air chisel and take the heads off then use the air chisel to drive them out. Once you get the hang of it they come out quickly.
Jimmy

sstock · 10-20-2019, 10:49 PM

Thank you all for your responses,
Steve

10-20-2019, 11:58 AM	#1
sstock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tacoma Wa Posts: 146	Front frame crossmember ?? Hello, I'm a new member and just picked up a 64 GMC, noticed that somebody in the past used the front crossmember as a tow point. It has pulled the one side of the crossmember out of the frame rivets and bent it. This is the steel crossmember that is directly under the radiator. Was wondering if this is repopped or do I have to go junk yard shopping to find another? Thanks in advance Steve Attached Images __________________ 1953 3100 261cu in, sm420, 3.55 torque tube, omaha orange 1964 GMC 1000 series,custom, 305E, sm420 Last edited by sstock; 10-20-2019 at 12:15 PM.

10-20-2019, 01:11 PM	#2
65 GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Great Bend, kansas Posts: 135	Re: Front frame crossmember ?? [QUOTE=sstock;8612871]Hello, I'm a new member and just picked up a 64 GMC, noticed that somebody in the past used the front crossmember as a tow point. It has pulled the one side of the crossmember out of the frame rivets and bent it. This is the steel crossmember that is directly under the radiator. Was wondering if this is repopped or do I have to go junk yard shopping to find another? Thanks in advance Steve[/QUOTE As far as I know that is not reproduced. I just changed the same crossmember in my 65 C10, as is also had towing damage. The hardest part is getting the old one out due to the factory rivets. A cutting torch really makes the job easier. I just bolted the replacement one back in.

10-20-2019, 01:31 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Front frame crossmember ?? Contact these guys, Phone them! - https://www.aspenautoaz.com/store/c3...uck_Parts.html Unless you're looking for an aftermarket unit - https://azproperformance.com/collect...6-c10-6366-001 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 10-20-2019 at 01:37 PM.

10-20-2019, 06:21 PM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Front frame crossmember ?? Another option is to become a supporting member of the forum. This will allow you to post both foresale and wanted ads in the parts section. I am sure you can find it here. For getting the old one out I use an air chisel and take the heads off then use the air chisel to drive them out. Once you get the hang of it they come out quickly. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-20-2019, 10:49 PM	#5
sstock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tacoma Wa Posts: 146	Re: Front frame crossmember ?? Thank you all for your responses, Steve __________________ 1953 3100 261cu in, sm420, 3.55 torque tube, omaha orange 1964 GMC 1000 series,custom, 305E, sm420



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