My SquareBody Project.........DIY budget, driveway build
08-17-2013, 10:00 AM
#14
got some cleanup work done on the cross-member. ground down any welding slag, deburred all knife edges, spending the day getting some more rust removed, then give this KBS coating system a try:
I bought this truck on ebay and all was as described with the exception of the drivers side leading edge of the frame being slightly bent. What methods have others(you) used to fix this?
looks like the damage(impact point) came from just below the drivers side frame rail height heading up and inward(mostly inward), top edge of the frame is kinked upwards as a result, side of frame rail is bent inward.
thinking about making a couple of relief cuts(easier to bend frame), straightening the frame, then welding the seams shut, thoughts?
I bought this truck on ebay and all was as described with the exception of the drivers side leading edge of the frame being slightly bent. What methods have others(you) used to fix this?
looks like the damage(impact point) came from just below the drivers side frame rail height heading up and inward(mostly inward), top edge of the frame is kinked upwards as a result, side of frame rail is bent inward.
thinking about making a couple of relief cuts(easier to bend frame), straightening the frame, then welding the seams shut, thoughts?
08-21-2013, 11:00 PM
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Looking good. Did you remove the crossmember with the engine still in the truck. An let me know how you like the frame coater. Sand blasting takes a bit of work. I did some control arm at work but never did the other side. In the end I just order some cpp uppers n lowers.
08-22-2013, 02:11 AM
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the drivers side leading edge of the frame being slightly bent. What methods have others(you) used to fix this?
looks like the damage(impact point) came from just below the drivers side frame rail height heading up and inward(mostly inward), top edge of the frame is kinked upwards as a result, side of frame rail is bent inward.
thinking about making a couple of relief cuts(easier to bend frame), straightening the frame, then welding the seams shut, thoughts?
looks like the damage(impact point) came from just below the drivers side frame rail height heading up and inward(mostly inward), top edge of the frame is kinked upwards as a result, side of frame rail is bent inward.
thinking about making a couple of relief cuts(easier to bend frame), straightening the frame, then welding the seams shut, thoughts?
No relief cuts. Heat it up cherry red with a torch, and use a hammer to get it back into shape. Let it cool down slowly. Work with it a little bit at a time, and you'll get it where it needs to be.