WUnderwood
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Keep this thread updated with your fix, if you would.
Plan too, I'll have to take the steering box loose/out to see how far back I need to go to get to good metal. Then the plan is cut out the bad and since I don't have a way to form the bends, it'll be put back together in pieces, probably 3/16" or 1/4", everything welded solid, and probably a little paint. I'm guess I'm going to have to drill new holes on the inside of the frame to mount the steering box back where it goes.Keep this thread updated with your fix, if you would.
I'm hoping since the outside of the frame is fine, I can chase the holes from the outside. Going to ask around if anyone I know has a mag drill, only way I can think to be certain they'd be straight.Be sure you sleeve the holes for steering box mounting bolts.
Locating those holes can be a difficult task. Take many measurements and pictures before tear down.
That's what I wanted to do, but have been unable to find a good piece of frame, the only good ones where entire frames for near $1k, or a couple decent ones of complete trucks for ~$6-800. But those would have required a lot more work, and I just dont have much time to devote to this right now. I may have located a mag drill though, need to double check before this weekend.IMO, you'd be better off finding an entire front frame piece like that other guy did, then welding that in. Much easier to align, all holes will be correct. Fishplate the sections and it would be a strong repair. Then be extremely liberal with paint.
Good luck whichever way you go, though.
Yes, just haven't found any good ones, everything has rust in Ohio! The complete trucks I found were 1/2 ton.You know the 1500 frame horns will work too right? They can be had a lot cheaper
You know the 1500 frame horns will work too right? They can be had a lot cheaper
I have a front frame section I'd sell. From a 2000. I'm in Marietta. Cheap.
PM coming!I have a front frame section I'd sell. From a 2000. I'm in Marietta. Cheap.
They are a little thinner.