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Old 03-25-2018, 10:20 PM   #110
Dads79GMC
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Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction"

So, turned my attention to the "Built by Brooks" LWB to SWB conversion brackets. First I cleaned frame on the inside of the brackets (cut line) and then put about 10 good tacks along the vertical cut in the frame and then a good bead of weld along the horizontal cuts at the top and bottom of the frame. After doing both side, I then removed the passenger bracket (I had not put in the inner bracket, so it was easy to accomplish), cleaned the cut line on the outside then welded the cut. After grinding it smooth, I put the bracket back on check it for fitment, no change, fit perfect and holes lined up. After work tomorrow, I'll weld the inner cut completely, then test fit the whole bracket system, both inner and out brackets together, then take it apart, again. I plan on leaving the bracket off while I clean the overall frame, then bolt in the brackets and weld the outer perimeter of outside bracket. Should be more than good!!

Time to get after this frame and get this thing rolling!!!!!

Pictures:
1. Welded frame.
2. Outside Built-by-Brooks Bracket w/out bolts, holes line up.
3. Bolts pushed through holes, snug.

That's it. Thanks Mike
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