When is it time to replace a frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joeydirt · 03-01-2016, 07:46 PM

If treated and and boxed is a frame with pits to this degree considered unsafe?

slotard · 03-02-2016, 01:50 AM

I'd suggest estimating the minimum thickness and comparing that to how thick GM says it originally was. We don't get rust out here so I can't really say.

**robnolimit** · 03-02-2016, 05:03 PM

I have two Sb chassis avail. 1) stock used shortbed from Alabama. good shape, no hits or cracks. has disk brakes and some upgrades. $700 +/- 2) I have a nice longbed frame that has our rear rail kit installed and WideRide IFS. Also had Moser 9" and axles. complete roller $7500. located in east tn. Dandridge.

ptc · 03-02-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by joeydirt

If treated and and boxed is a frame with pits to this degree considered unsafe?

Why build a beautiful truck on a foundation of garbage? The frame is the most important part for every other component and system to build upon. There are so many options to using junk.

joeydirt · 03-02-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ptc

Why build a beautiful truck on a foundation of garbage? The frame is the most important part for every other component and system to build upon. There are so many options to using junk.

Good point

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Originally Posted by robnolimit

I have two Sb chassis avail. 1) stock used shortbed from Alabama. good shape, no hits or cracks. has disk brakes and some upgrades. $700 +/- 2) I have a nice longbed frame that has our rear rail kit installed and WideRide IFS. Also had Moser 9" and axles. complete roller $7500. located in east tn. Dandridge.

What year is number 1?

03-01-2016, 07:46 PM	#1
joeydirt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Virginia Posts: 149	When is it time to replace a frame If treated and and boxed is a frame with pits to this degree considered unsafe? Attached Images

03-02-2016, 01:50 AM	#2
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: When is it time to replace a frame I'd suggest estimating the minimum thickness and comparing that to how thick GM says it originally was. We don't get rust out here so I can't really say. __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

03-02-2016, 05:03 PM	#3
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: When is it time to replace a frame I have two Sb chassis avail. 1) stock used shortbed from Alabama. good shape, no hits or cracks. has disk brakes and some upgrades. $700 +/- 2) I have a nice longbed frame that has our rear rail kit installed and WideRide IFS. Also had Moser 9" and axles. complete roller $7500. located in east tn. Dandridge. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!



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