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WhiteCST · 07-03-2018, 11:49 AM

Possibly a noob question, but this frame has obviously been hit and I’m wondering if bends/damage like this can be corrected? Again sorry if this is an easy yes or no, I just have zero experience with framework.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 07-03-2018, 12:06 PM

If your talking about the rear cross member being bent I don't think it was hit . Looks like someone hooked a chain to it and pulled on it. I would think you could replace that crossmember with a straight one and it would be fine

WhiteCST · 07-03-2018, 12:50 PM

What about the piece ahead of it? Is that bend normal?

Lanman1972 · 07-03-2018, 12:53 PM

That crossbar is angled slightly from the factory.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 07-03-2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lanman1972

That crossbar is angled slightly from the factory.

X'2 on angled from the factory just replace the bent one and it should be okay

ncpetersc · 07-03-2018, 03:18 PM

I'm picturing someone hooking to a tree stump with some slack in the chain and flooring it.

hamjet · 07-04-2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ncpetersc

I'm picturing someone hooking to a tree stump with some slack in the chain and flooring it.

But it works! lol....

CG · 07-04-2018, 07:45 AM

Super common to see those bent like that. I had a board member come out and pick up a bare frame from me. Used that cross brace to pull it onto the car trailer. It bent. He was like ... Gah I knew better than that to use that to pull on.

jjzepplin · 07-04-2018, 08:58 AM

I have one of those if you need it. I see you also have overload springs there. I am interested in those if you are taking them off for any reason.

jjzepplin · 07-10-2018, 07:07 AM

I found it.

jjzepplin · 07-20-2018, 08:47 AM

Just surface rust. Still want it?

07-03-2018, 11:49 AM	#1
WhiteCST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Garden City, Kansas Posts: 99	68 C10 frame damage Possibly a noob question, but this frame has obviously been hit and I’m wondering if bends/damage like this can be corrected? Again sorry if this is an easy yes or no, I just have zero experience with framework. Attached Images __________________ 1953 Kaiser Manhattan “Sled” 1968 C10 CST LWB 1991 Trans Am GTA “White Nasty” 2006 Dodge Charger RT Built TH400 for Sale

07-03-2018, 12:06 PM	#2
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,947	Re: 68 C10 frame damage If your talking about the rear cross member being bent I don't think it was hit . Looks like someone hooked a chain to it and pulled on it. I would think you could replace that crossmember with a straight one and it would be fine

07-03-2018, 12:50 PM	#3
WhiteCST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Garden City, Kansas Posts: 99	Re: 68 C10 frame damage What about the piece ahead of it? Is that bend normal? __________________ 1953 Kaiser Manhattan “Sled” 1968 C10 CST LWB 1991 Trans Am GTA “White Nasty” 2006 Dodge Charger RT Built TH400 for Sale

07-03-2018, 12:53 PM	#4
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: 68 C10 frame damage That crossbar is angled slightly from the factory. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

07-03-2018, 03:18 PM	#6
ncpetersc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC (Just outside of Raleigh) Posts: 237	Re: 68 C10 frame damage I'm picturing someone hooking to a tree stump with some slack in the chain and flooring it.

07-04-2018, 07:45 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: 68 C10 frame damage Super common to see those bent like that. I had a board member come out and pick up a bare frame from me. Used that cross brace to pull it onto the car trailer. It bent. He was like ... Gah I knew better than that to use that to pull on.

07-04-2018, 08:58 AM	#9
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: 68 C10 frame damage I have one of those if you need it. I see you also have overload springs there. I am interested in those if you are taking them off for any reason. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

07-10-2018, 07:07 AM	#10
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: 68 C10 frame damage I found it. Attached Images __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

07-20-2018, 08:47 AM	#11
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: 68 C10 frame damage Just surface rust. Still want it? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350



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