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tomatocity · 08-19-2005, 01:45 AM

I found a 1972 Cheyenne 10 SSS and it has its flaws but the one I am concerned with is the possible frame damage. I was at the rear of the truck (no tailgate) and looked down to see the bed was not square with the passenger side leading by 3-4". Looked at the back of the cab and noticed the bed had been pushed into the cab on both sides though more damage on the passenger side. Crawled onder the truck but could not see any visible frame damage but I have never seen one of these frames damaged. Your thoughts and experiences? Thanks.

Joe67 · 08-19-2005, 07:28 AM

Could very well have been hit and repaired, alot can happen in 30+ years

I'd start taking some measurements

lowrider79 · 08-19-2005, 07:51 AM

I had the same type of damage on my SBSS. It turned out that the frame was still ok. Near as I can tell the bolts that go through the wood bed and connect the box to the frame were bent and shifted. But that's only my experience. The truck turned out fine.

tomatocity · 08-19-2005, 07:49 PM

bent bed bolts! that is something I had not thought of. good news.

what points would I measure to check the squareness of a frame? the cab and frontend willstill be mounted.

08-19-2005, 01:45 AM	#1
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	72 StepSide frame damage??? I found a 1972 Cheyenne 10 SSS and it has its flaws but the one I am concerned with is the possible frame damage. I was at the rear of the truck (no tailgate) and looked down to see the bed was not square with the passenger side leading by 3-4". Looked at the back of the cab and noticed the bed had been pushed into the cab on both sides though more damage on the passenger side. Crawled onder the truck but could not see any visible frame damage but I have never seen one of these frames damaged. Your thoughts and experiences? Thanks. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

08-19-2005, 07:28 AM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Could very well have been hit and repaired, alot can happen in 30+ years I'd start taking some measurements __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-19-2005, 07:49 PM	#4
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	bent bed bolts! that is something I had not thought of. good news. what points would I measure to check the squareness of a frame? the cab and frontend willstill be mounted. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

08-19-2005, 07:51 AM	#3
lowrider79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shakopee Minnesota Posts: 174	I had the same type of damage on my SBSS. It turned out that the frame was still ok. Near as I can tell the bolts that go through the wood bed and connect the box to the frame were bent and shifted. But that's only my experience. The truck turned out fine.



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