smashed lwb70

[boynton]

and now for the clean up

[boynton]

and a few more going back together

[boynton]

finished frame

[boynton]

final paint on the frame

[boynton]

a couple more of the frame

[boynton]

My dad (the brain behind what I do) and I.

[boynton]

Things left to do

Paint
Fix the transmissions leak(s)
Final fit/finish on all panels
Charge/test the A/C
Put in the inner fenders, grill, bumpers
Polish the wheels
Drive it everyday!

[ksshane]

Looks great. Glad to see you saved it.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by ksshane

Looks great. Glad to see you saved it.

[Racer382D]

I was going to say, that pass. Side front wheel looked like it was pushed back in the opening in that one pic, my question is since you had it so far down why not just replace the frame rather than piecing it together?
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[boynton]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Thanks!

[boynton]

Originally Posted by Racer382D

I was going to say, that pass. Side front wheel looked like it was pushed back in the opening in that one pic, my question is since you had it so far down why not just replace the frame rather than piecing it together?
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I was having a hard time finding a good donor frame that was completely strait...I probably could have looked harder and found one, but I am trying to keep this truck to a short budget since it will be my daily. I may end up putting it on a swb frame anyway, so with that thought in the back of my mind, I didn't want to sink a whole lot of money into something that I might change later. The guy who helped me weld it back together owns the shop I was working in and he specializes in frame repair, so I feel good about cutting it and welding it back together. It is actually easier than cutting in a set of "C" notches.

[67 chevelle]

nice work , sweat truck

[slow-1]

Lookin good.

[FL71C10]

Wow, you got all that work done in one day! You can come to my house for a ling weekend and finish my whole truck!

But seriously, good looking repair job. Probably stronger than it was before.

[boynton]

Originally Posted by 67 chevelle

nice work , sweat truck

Thanks. It is going to be an awesome daily. I am so happy that I will be driving a truck again.

Originally Posted by slow-1

Lookin good.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by FL71C10

Wow, you got all that work done in one day! You can come to my house for a ling weekend and finish my whole truck!

But seriously, good looking repair job. Probably stronger than it was before.

haha ya you can see when I started this thread...it is coming along fairly quickly, but not one day

I believe it is stronger than before. There is no reason it wouldn't be. I have driven wrecked vehicles my whole life (in Texas we call them salvage title cars). This is just one more...What most people don't know is the average car has been wrecked at least once (not all, just most). As long as they are fixed properly they will drive just fine.

I wish I had more $ so I could build some more trucks!

[WIDESIDE72]

Originally Posted by boynton

I was having a hard time finding a good donor frame that was completely strait...I probably could have looked harder and found one, but I am trying to keep this truck to a short budget since it will be my daily. I may end up putting it on a swb frame anyway, so with that thought in the back of my mind, I didn't want to sink a whole lot of money into something that I might change later. The guy who helped me weld it back together owns the shop I was working in and he specializes in frame repair, so I feel good about cutting it and welding it back together. It is actually easier than cutting in a set of "C" notches.

I didn't know you were looking for a lwb frame. I have a bare 72 I would have parted with!

[boynton]

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I didn't know you were looking for a lwb frame. I have a bare 72 I would have parted with!

Man that would have made this a little easier! Well it is back together getting the front end aligned on monday.

Paint DONE
Fix the transmissions leak(s)
Final fit/finish on all panels DONE
Charge/test the A/C
Put in the inner fenders, grill, bumpers DONE
Polish the wheels

[tlcrz1972]

Parts truck??? Really, I call this an easy fix and a driver.

Man don't expedite the demise of these trucks so quickly.

Originally Posted by yuccales

That's a bummer! Looks like a heck of a parts truck.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Paint is done and no pics??? You know better!

[Mcnasty]

Looks like it will be a nice ride. Too bad about the frame though. Next time you ever have to join frame, cut it diagonal or put a notch in your cut. Frames like to crack and if not done right, will crack right in half right beside the weld. Yes you did put fish plates in, that will help. But it still makes me cringe when I see things like that. I am a certified pressure welder, just if your curious. Got any pics of it finished yet??

[wreckedchevy]

wow I wish I could have given mine that much love after it got totaled all we did was parked it between two tractors and pulled the frame back straight and threw another used front clip on it (had to be back to work only had 1 weekend to get it fixed)

[boynton]

Originally Posted by tlcrz1972

Parts truck??? Really, I call this an easy fix and a driver.

It wasn't terribly easy but it is going to be my driver for sure!

Man don't expedite the demise of these trucks so quickly.

seriously!

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Paint is done and no pics??? You know better!

I know this is the ultimate furum sin. I ask for forgiveness

Originally Posted by Mcnasty

Looks like it will be a nice ride. Too bad about the frame though. Next time you ever have to join frame, cut it diagonal or put a notch in your cut. Frames like to crack and if not done right, will crack right in half right beside the weld. Yes you did put fish plates in, that will help. But it still makes me cringe when I see things like that. I am a certified pressure welder, just if your curious. Got any pics of it finished yet??

I will keep this in mind next time. Thanks for the tips. And yes I have pictures now!

Originally Posted by wreckedchevy

wow I wish I could have given mine that much love after it got totaled all we did was parked it between two tractors and pulled the frame back straight and threw another used front clip on it (had to be back to work only had 1 weekend to get it fixed)

Well if you got yours back on the road after a week that is amazing!

[boynton]

Pictures!

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