Frame bent, what to do? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

evilways · 09-01-2009, 08:29 PM

Ok so I came across this 71 c10 frame and a cab, mainly I needed the cab due to the cancer mine has. Since the frame is a five lug disc short bed I grabbed it too. Now you can see in the pics from the spring mounts back it is twisted, the rest of the frame is square and true. Obviously the rust around the spring mount caused it to be weak and due to a rear end accident I presume this happened. Now comes the question of is it fixable or should I say price wise is it fixable, I’m a poor guy here. I really would like to start building my second c10, this one a short bed compared to my current long bed step that I drive daily.

I would take it to a local body shop to see if it is worth doing, but as you can see I am still in need of a rear axle and that makes it fun to move. So I thought you guys could put some info in before I get too excited about having a shorty to work with. Any info appreciated so let it roll, I’m all ears.

evilways · 09-01-2009, 08:30 PM

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mbgmike · 09-01-2009, 08:34 PM

I would get another frame. We just sold one for $100.00 .
Frame shops charge $98.00 per hr

big_al_71 · 09-01-2009, 08:42 PM

from looking at the picts I would see if I could get the frame redone what I mean is to cut it and make my own back half just a thought I think it could be done but then again is just an idea. Try the link below it kind of gives you an idea of what I am talking about...
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/show....php?p=2617378

**truckdude239** · 09-01-2009, 08:50 PM

thrash it its junk you can get a used on not bent for like 100 buxs around here

Hottrucks · 09-01-2009, 09:16 PM

being from the poor part of town too...I would

grind off all the rivits and see whats left then thinking forward about what I wanted my next truck to be and do make decition from there....you could
clip it and make a new frame and pro street it, you could pull it back down and box it (probably what I would do) or buy a notch kit and build it in......

anyway what you want your next truck to be should be your first choice but by the looks of things...pro street beater looks like the easy thing to do and you could build it around what ever axle and wheel combo you can find cheap at the swap meet as long as the tires where big and wide......then you can cup your own lower control arms throw some bags under it and have some fun

just my $.02

Longhorn Man · 09-01-2009, 09:32 PM

ummm, i'd consider trashing it just due to the rust building up like that. And this coming from a midwestern guy... not a spoiled southwestern guy.

Jim_PA · 09-01-2009, 10:58 PM

I got a free 67 frame that's less rusty than that, and straight as an arrow... I'm going to ditch it for another.

I consider my time working on something like this to be free, but at the same time, you have to draw the line, and let some things go. Like this frame for example.

**Green Machine** · 09-02-2009, 01:15 AM

Frame is gone, get a better one, mainly the rust problem, but the bend trashes it for sure. That is the foundation for your build, and you want it right, hate to put $$$ into a truck on a bad frame.

bigsnookmaster · 09-02-2009, 11:28 AM

If the frame rust stops there, you could clip it with another the same way guy's do it when they make a long bed frame a short. My .02

evilways · 09-02-2009, 01:39 PM

Sorry for not adding the pics of the rest of the frame. The rest looks very good. Worst case at least I can use the five lug disc set up off the front, although I am thinking about some of the others guy suggestions.

Thanks for the info and ideas, as always.

71tahoe · 09-02-2009, 02:30 PM

I think a step notch would cure that. Measure twice, cut once.

**leddzepp** · 09-02-2009, 03:01 PM

If you keep it, plan on taking it to a frame shop and paying $300-$500 to get it aligned.

BAGNDRAGIT · 09-02-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

ummm, i'd consider trashing it just due to the rust building up like that. And this coming from a midwestern guy... not a spoiled southwestern guy.

hey, were not that spoiled!!!! just lucky. at least its not 120 degrees there

surfacerust · 09-07-2009, 12:45 PM

You are not allowed to sell you parts here. Because you are not a subscribed member.

09-01-2009, 08:29 PM	#1
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Frame bent, what to do? Ok so I came across this 71 c10 frame and a cab, mainly I needed the cab due to the cancer mine has. Since the frame is a five lug disc short bed I grabbed it too. Now you can see in the pics from the spring mounts back it is twisted, the rest of the frame is square and true. Obviously the rust around the spring mount caused it to be weak and due to a rear end accident I presume this happened. Now comes the question of is it fixable or should I say price wise is it fixable, I’m a poor guy here. I really would like to start building my second c10, this one a short bed compared to my current long bed step that I drive daily. I would take it to a local body shop to see if it is worth doing, but as you can see I am still in need of a rear axle and that makes it fun to move. So I thought you guys could put some info in before I get too excited about having a shorty to work with. Any info appreciated so let it roll, I’m all ears. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project

09-01-2009, 08:30 PM	#2
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Re: Frame bent, what to do? More Attached Images __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project

09-01-2009, 08:34 PM	#3
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Frame bent, what to do? I would get another frame. We just sold one for $100.00 . Frame shops charge $98.00 per hr

09-01-2009, 08:42 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Frame bent, what to do? from looking at the picts I would see if I could get the frame redone what I mean is to cut it and make my own back half just a thought I think it could be done but then again is just an idea. Try the link below it kind of gives you an idea of what I am talking about... http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/show....php?p=2617378 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-01-2009, 08:50 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: Frame bent, what to do? thrash it its junk you can get a used on not bent for like 100 buxs around here __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

09-01-2009, 09:16 PM	#6
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Frame bent, what to do? being from the poor part of town too...I would grind off all the rivits and see whats left then thinking forward about what I wanted my next truck to be and do make decition from there....you could clip it and make a new frame and pro street it, you could pull it back down and box it (probably what I would do) or buy a notch kit and build it in...... anyway what you want your next truck to be should be your first choice but by the looks of things...pro street beater looks like the easy thing to do and you could build it around what ever axle and wheel combo you can find cheap at the swap meet as long as the tires where big and wide......then you can cup your own lower control arms throw some bags under it and have some fun just my $.02

09-01-2009, 09:32 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Frame bent, what to do? ummm, i'd consider trashing it just due to the rust building up like that. And this coming from a midwestern guy... not a spoiled southwestern guy.

09-01-2009, 10:58 PM	#8
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Frame bent, what to do? I got a free 67 frame that's less rusty than that, and straight as an arrow... I'm going to ditch it for another. I consider my time working on something like this to be free, but at the same time, you have to draw the line, and let some things go. Like this frame for example. Last edited by Jim_PA; 09-01-2009 at 10:59 PM.

09-02-2009, 01:15 AM	#9
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Frame bent, what to do? Frame is gone, get a better one, mainly the rust problem, but the bend trashes it for sure. That is the foundation for your build, and you want it right, hate to put $$$ into a truck on a bad frame. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

09-02-2009, 11:28 AM	#10
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Frame bent, what to do? If the frame rust stops there, you could clip it with another the same way guy's do it when they make a long bed frame a short. My .02 __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

09-02-2009, 01:39 PM	#11
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Re: Frame bent, what to do? Sorry for not adding the pics of the rest of the frame. The rest looks very good. Worst case at least I can use the five lug disc set up off the front, although I am thinking about some of the others guy suggestions. Thanks for the info and ideas, as always. __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project

09-02-2009, 02:30 PM	#12
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Frame bent, what to do? I think a step notch would cure that. Measure twice, cut once.

09-02-2009, 03:01 PM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Frame bent, what to do? If you keep it, plan on taking it to a frame shop and paying $300-$500 to get it aligned. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

09-07-2009, 12:45 PM	#15
surfacerust Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunnelton, WV Posts: 38	Re: Frame bent, what to do? You are not allowed to sell you parts here. Because you are not a subscribed member. Last edited by fine69; 09-07-2009 at 01:05 PM. Reason: offering parts. NOT allowed.



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