65 C10 Stepside Frame What happened? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

moneypit1965 · 08-06-2017, 03:01 PM

First time caller, long time listener, y'all have helped me answer many a question by going through others problems. BUT now I have a question.

I finally started digging into tearing her apart after 11 years of ownership. And well.... I found she had the wrong passenger side frame to engine mount (fixed now), tie rod welded, and the rear cross member is JACKED. I have scoured the internet looking for the right placement of the shocks and have not really found an answer, so here I am. Currently I am gonna have a buddy clean up the trashy welds and see where it goes. My question is anyone else have this problem? What are some of the "farmer fixes" you have encountered?

Oh little background on the truck, I believe it was a prior county rig and than it spent a while on a farm.

**Clyde65** · 08-06-2017, 06:29 PM

I would just go ahead and pull that crossmember and maybe search a wrecking yard for a replacement. You could also do a shock mount relocator from an aftermarket supplier.

**Captainfab** · 08-06-2017, 11:32 PM

I agree with Clyde65. While you have it this far apart I would just replace the entire crossmember. It will be a bit of work, but at least it will be repaired correctly. I will have to look and see if I happen to have one of those crossmembers. You might check the '60-'66 classifieds here on the forum for someone parting out a truck..

scoot_mcgrute · 08-07-2017, 10:55 AM

You can also check with the guy in Woodburn for that cross member, he's got a substantial stock in these trucks.

I didn't see his ad up on Criagslist this morning, looks like he reposts it weekly or so, but his number is 503-710-0423.

I haven't made it out there yet but a buddy bought some parts from him last year and said he's got container after container full of these pickups.

rvrfoot · 08-07-2017, 11:44 AM

You can remove the rivets. Get a used part then bolt it back in.

moneypit1965 · 08-07-2017, 02:08 PM

Going to sound a little stupid.... I had not thought about that. haha.

And I know about the guy in Woodburn area. I tried to get parts from him but getting in contact with him is like pulling teeth.

I have stumbled upon Classic Automotive in Vancouver. Anyone have luck with them?

I appreciate it all!

08-06-2017, 03:01 PM	#1
moneypit1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Silverton, Oregon Posts: 26	65 C10 Stepside Frame What happened? First time caller, long time listener, y'all have helped me answer many a question by going through others problems. BUT now I have a question. I finally started digging into tearing her apart after 11 years of ownership. And well.... I found she had the wrong passenger side frame to engine mount (fixed now), tie rod welded, and the rear cross member is JACKED. I have scoured the internet looking for the right placement of the shocks and have not really found an answer, so here I am. Currently I am gonna have a buddy clean up the trashy welds and see where it goes. My question is anyone else have this problem? What are some of the "farmer fixes" you have encountered? Oh little background on the truck, I believe it was a prior county rig and than it spent a while on a farm. Attached Images __________________ 1961 GMC 1000 series 4x4, flatbed, 350 v8, SM 420, Dana 44 front, HO35 rear, another work in progress 1965 C10 250 I6 Shortbed Stepside (currently flatbed) work in progress daily driver 05 cobalt.

08-06-2017, 06:29 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: 65 C10 Stepside Frame What happened? I would just go ahead and pull that crossmember and maybe search a wrecking yard for a replacement. You could also do a shock mount relocator from an aftermarket supplier. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-06-2017, 11:32 PM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 65 C10 Stepside Frame What happened? I agree with Clyde65. While you have it this far apart I would just replace the entire crossmember. It will be a bit of work, but at least it will be repaired correctly. I will have to look and see if I happen to have one of those crossmembers. You might check the '60-'66 classifieds here on the forum for someone parting out a truck.. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-07-2017, 10:55 AM	#4
scoot_mcgrute Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tigard, Or Posts: 503	Re: 65 C10 Stepside Frame What happened? You can also check with the guy in Woodburn for that cross member, he's got a substantial stock in these trucks. I didn't see his ad up on Criagslist this morning, looks like he reposts it weekly or so, but his number is 503-710-0423. I haven't made it out there yet but a buddy bought some parts from him last year and said he's got container after container full of these pickups. __________________ 1966 Army Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691778

08-07-2017, 11:44 AM	#5
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: 65 C10 Stepside Frame What happened? You can remove the rivets. Get a used part then bolt it back in.

08-07-2017, 02:08 PM	#6
moneypit1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Silverton, Oregon Posts: 26	Re: 65 C10 Stepside Frame What happened? Going to sound a little stupid.... I had not thought about that. haha. And I know about the guy in Woodburn area. I tried to get parts from him but getting in contact with him is like pulling teeth. I have stumbled upon Classic Automotive in Vancouver. Anyone have luck with them? I appreciate it all! __________________ 1961 GMC 1000 series 4x4, flatbed, 350 v8, SM 420, Dana 44 front, HO35 rear, another work in progress 1965 C10 250 I6 Shortbed Stepside (currently flatbed) work in progress daily driver 05 cobalt.



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