norms 55 chevy pu build

[dsraven]

looks great. keep plugging away and you"ll be driving in no time.
I was looking at the front bumper mounts and wonder if a bolt-on cross brace might be in order so that the flat sheet used won't be able to vibrate or shift around too easily. somebody leans on it with a foot while taking a pic while youre not there, for example. wouldn't want to scratch that nice paint.

[washington blue]

I have stood and jumped on that front end countless times and it's never moved. It's 3/16 inch plate and the 1 1/4 tube that joins them is welded all around and it's welded all around to the frame. I suppose it is possible it could move tho and you have a good idea.

[dsraven]

will your bumpers be close to the sheet metal?
you could do a quick test by having someone dry steer from lock to lock, hold at the end when turned hard each way, just for a second so as not to strain the system, and see if the frame moves around. I have seen truck frames jack one rail up when the steering hits the end limit. wouldn't wanna have a bumper scratch a fender or something. besides, a bolt on cross brace would be a quick thing to make and not burn any paint off. your truck looks really good and starting to look like a truck again. gotta feel good.

[Jason 56]

Looking good.