The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post - 55.2-59 Has anybody here used a Chassis Engineering bolt-in crossmember on a Task Force?

autowrench · 10-01-2023, 04:46 PM

It's partly my welding skills and partly a desire to get on with the project in the easiest path forward. The additional reinforcement of the frame is a plus, since I welded up some 3-4" long cracks . I was planning to weld in plates in those spots. I am still considering frame boxing plates back to the front cab mounts too. Once I got the truck in the garage and started looking at the whole project again, it occurs to me that I may not have the number of years it will take to get this done. Running a one man shop was fine when I was younger and stronger! There were other people working in the maintenance shop too, and I could usually find someone to lend a hand with the heavy or awkward stuff.

10-01-2023, 04:46 PM	#3
autowrench Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Trout Creek, Montana Posts: 65	Re: Has anybody here used a Chassis Engineering bolt-in crossmember on a Task Force? It's partly my welding skills and partly a desire to get on with the project in the easiest path forward. The additional reinforcement of the frame is a plus, since I welded up some 3-4" long cracks . I was planning to weld in plates in those spots. I am still considering frame boxing plates back to the front cab mounts too. Once I got the truck in the garage and started looking at the whole project again, it occurs to me that I may not have the number of years it will take to get this done. Running a one man shop was fine when I was younger and stronger! There were other people working in the maintenance shop too, and I could usually find someone to lend a hand with the heavy or awkward stuff.