what to do?

[nwmod39]

i am getting ready to start my first frame off project on my 80 c-10.

im thinking of boxing in the frame rails but have heard that you should not weld on the frame. i have heard it a few times around on the board and do not want to compromise the structural integrity of my frame.

has anyone else done this with their frame?

if available, could some post a couple of pics of their box jobs so i can get a good idea of what to do.

thanks
steve

here is a pic from 3 weeks ago. i now have the front xmember out as well as the engine and trans.
i hope to have the rear axle and cab of by the end of the month so i can start on my frame.

[N2TRUX]

Boxing the frame will not compromise the integrity of the frame it will add to it. The concern over welding on these trucks frame is not valid in a case where you are adding strength at the perimeter, rather than weakening it in the middle of the channel.

[67Fleet]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Boxing the frame will not compromise the integrity of the frame it will add to it. The concern over welding on these trucks frame is not valid in a case where you are adding strength at the perimeter, rather than weakening it in the middle of the channel.

[nwmod39]

thanks guys. that is what i was thinking but as stated this will be my first build and did not want to get too overboard before i am deep into this project.

so i guess my next ? is what thickness plate would you use. 3/16 - 1/4?

and what about running the fuel/brake lines. what did you use to mount them to the frame. i was thinking somethin like what i yuse on my racecar. not sure of what they are called but they are metal straps with rubber covers and i could either rivet them on or weld a nut on the backside of the plate and bolt them down.

thanks again
steve