Front roll pan... Cutting frame to install?

[Possmguts]

I didn't realize the frame horns had to be cut to install a roll pan... Frame is already painted so now I'm not so sure I'm going to go through with it or not...

[Racer382D]

PLEASE DONT!


Please put a bumper in it.

[Rod Run]

That's no big deal. Just touch up the end of the frame when done. No one is even going to see your touch up.

If something that minor is a show stopper for you, then maybe you should change the quote in your signature

[cdowns]

if you do cut the frame horns save the cut off pieces tack weld them in the frame rail if you ever want to return them to stock you'll have the pieces

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by cdowns

if you do cut the frame horns save the cut off pieces tack weld them in the frame rail if you ever want to return them to stock you'll have the pieces

X2. I bought my truck with a roll pan. The PO torched the horns off without regard to accuracy and pitched them out. When I decided I want a bumper and put them back on it was a huge PIA. The measurements have to be exact or you end up with alot of shimming.

[Rod Run]

Originally Posted by cdowns

if you do cut the frame horns save the cut off pieces tack weld them in the frame rail if you ever want to return them to stock you'll have the pieces

I wouldn't ever do that, because once I do something I don't worry about going back, but that is a GREAT idea

[67ChevyRedneck]

Keep the bumper, they look so much better with bumpers

[Hellbent]

Originally Posted by cdowns

if you do cut the frame horns save the cut off pieces tack weld them in the frame rail if you ever want to return them to stock you'll have the pieces

IDEA OF THE DAY! Glad you thought of this... Just what I'm going to do. Thanks!

[Possmguts]

I know, I know... some of you guys cringe at the thought of changing the stock look, but Im doing a "custom" build here... and bumpers just aint custom... so..

I have a valance from a 69 Camaro along with the front spoiler... I will be using the sections of the Camaro valance with the lights in the roll pan for the truck and fitting the spoiler on it as well...

When you do a "one off" build, stuff has to actually be one off...

Along with the hood, the roll pan will tie in and should be all the custom body work I'll do other than a smooth tailgate.

There will be no "torching" of the frame, I promise if that makes you feel better

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

I know, I know... some of you guys cringe at the thought of changing the stock look, but Im doing a "custom" build here... and bumpers just aint custom... so..

I have a valance from a 69 Camaro along with the front spoiler... I will be using the sections of the Camaro valance with the lights in the roll pan for the truck and fitting the spoiler on it as well...

When you do a "one off" build, stuff has to actually be one off...

Along with the hood, the roll pan will tie in and should be all the custom body work I'll do other than a smooth tailgate.

There will be no "torching" of the frame, I promise if that makes you feel better

Now that you have cleared the air...cut the bloody horns off and get on with your custom build

[Robznob11]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

I know, I know... some of you guys cringe at the thought of changing the stock look, but Im doing a "custom" build here... and bumpers just aint custom... so..

I have a valance from a 69 Camaro along with the front spoiler... I will be using the sections of the Camaro valance with the lights in the roll pan for the truck and fitting the spoiler on it as well...

When you do a "one off" build, stuff has to actually be one off...

Along with the hood, the roll pan will tie in and should be all the custom body work I'll do other than a smooth tailgate.

There will be no "torching" of the frame, I promise if that makes you feel better

You have a good vision, I copped out and ran a stock front roll pan. I contemplated using a camaro valance and lights but settled for just the custom one off grille mods.... there is also a yellow truck from several years back that sectioned a 90s bumper with fog lights and cut the bottoms of the front fenders off for a wrap around look. Here is some insperation for you!

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by Robznob11

You have a good vision, I copped out and ran a stock front roll pan. I contemplated using a camaro valance and lights but settled for just the custom one off grille mods.... there is also a yellow truck from several years back that sectioned a 90s bumper with fog lights and cut the bottoms of the front fenders off for a wrap around look. Here is some insperation for you!

That looks really cool... Nicely done and not over the top. Theres a fine line a lot of guys cross when doing some of this stuff but you did it well. Do you have a thread on how you did the grille?

I dont know if you have seen these yet, but this is a rendering of what I would like to look something like.... but that grille work scares the hell out of me... I did manage to get the hood done though so far...

[Robznob11]

That black truck I'm pretty sure is a photo chop. I'm pretty sure you saw the actual works of mine on another thread, when it's back from paint and complete I'll post pics. I decided to run the grille all the way across like in your pic. But I have no full install pics. By the way your hood is killer!

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by Robznob11

That black truck I'm pretty sure is a photo chop. I'm pretty sure you saw the actual works of mine on another thread, when it's back from paint and complete I'll post pics. I decided to run the grille all the way across like in your pic. But I have no full install pics. By the way your hood is killer!

ahh ok.. I remember now posting on your thread about sending it off to paint jail
I had a LOT of fun in my younger days so my memory is a little slow sometimes lol... Im waiting to see that thing in color. Did you have to make the grille or did a Camaro grill actually fit in there?? Thats the part that scares me about trying it on my build... and the part about boxing the surround area...

[Robznob11]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

ahh ok.. I remember now posting on your thread about sending it off to paint jail
I had a LOT of fun in my younger days so my memory is a little slow sometimes lol... Im waiting to see that thing in color. Did you have to make the grille or did a Camaro grill actually fit in there?? Thats the part that scares me about trying it on my build... and the part about boxing the surround area...

I bought 2 70-72 c10 billet grilles and cut them to fit, they have the correct angle bent in. I used one good grille and cut the bar out and used a scrap grille to section pieces in where the bars were. I then had a local metal shop cut me some metal 4" by 3' and used those pieces to weld in and give it the depth. I used 14ga and bent it in on the fenders to clean up the curves. I was originally going to trim out the corners of the fenders but it was going to be a lot of work because the holes for where they bolt on hide behind there and I did not want to weaken them. That curve look on the ends also kinda grew on me and looks aggressive from the front. So I just welded it in and smoothed it up. I trimmed the latch and left a cut out so you can pop the hood still. By the way it tilts forward. I have 1946 Mercury headlight buckets and trim. They are moved inboard 1" and up 1" to achieve a meaner look.

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by Robznob11

I bought 2 70-72 c10 billet grilles and cut them to fit, they have the correct angle bent in. I used one good grille and cut the bar out and used a scrap grille to section pieces in where the bars were. I then had a local metal shop cut me some metal 4" by 3' and used those pieces to weld in and give it the depth. I used 14ga and bent it in on the fenders to clean up the curves. I was originally going to trim out the corners of the fenders but it was going to be a lot of work because the holes for where they bolt on hide behind there and I did not want to weaken them. That curve look on the ends also kinda grew on me and looks aggressive from the front. So I just welded it in and smoothed it up. I trimmed the latch and left a cut out so you can pop the hood still. By the way it tilts forward. I have 1946 Mercury headlight buckets and trim. They are moved inboard 1" and up 1" to achieve a meaner look.

Thats a lot of work but looks great