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thorchar · 08-09-2004, 08:26 PM

can you weld a rusted out frame with an eletic welder and what size steel and rods its rusted out in front of the right rear spring

Tx Firefighter · 08-09-2004, 11:03 PM

Yes, you can weld a frame.

But, honestly, if you had to ask that question, you'd better get someone more experienced at welding to do it.

If the frame needs repair because of rust damage, I'd replace it with a better one. There is no Chevy truck anywhere that has a frame that's very rare or hard to get. Just look around, there are better frames out there that don't need major rust repair.

smokekiki · 08-10-2004, 05:06 PM

Chances are,once You get to poking around,You will find other places that are bad on the frame.It's not a place to learn welding.What truck is it and what are Your plans for it?

78chevstepside · 08-10-2004, 06:17 PM

I would find a good frame at a junkyard and cut that section out( extra long). Make a temporary support to hold the frame in place. Stick welding works great for dirty contaminated metal. I would use 6010 for the root and cover with low-hy 7018 . I would cut the rusted area out. Make a cardboard template. Tranfer the template to the new frame then cut it out. Weld finger bars to hold the new part in position. Weld in new part. Piece of cake .

*1972C10* · 08-10-2004, 07:08 PM

Good rods for suggestion but He might not have a dc arc welder You can get an AC7018 But they dont make a 6010 +++ that i know of in ac conifg so you might want to try a 6011 not quite as good as a 6010 but for that purpose should be fine espically when capped with a 7018

crazy longhorn · 08-11-2004, 08:10 PM

I have to agree with Tx Firefighter on this one.....you can repair the frame, but it should be pretty cheap to replace(depending on your area). i have done a little stick welding in my time....cut a couple trucks in half, & "glued" them back together(big job). i also like to run a 6011 rod on the rusty stuff, altho, i will say that a sandblasted /prepped area would be much more fun to work on......buzz it with the mig. that old ac stick welder has seen some time, but finally moved over for a 200 amp lincoln mig(that baby "rocks"!

) crazyL

08-09-2004, 08:26 PM	#1
thorchar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1	frame welding can you weld a rusted out frame with an eletic welder and what size steel and rods its rusted out in front of the right rear spring

08-09-2004, 11:03 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Yes, you can weld a frame. But, honestly, if you had to ask that question, you'd better get someone more experienced at welding to do it. If the frame needs repair because of rust damage, I'd replace it with a better one. There is no Chevy truck anywhere that has a frame that's very rare or hard to get. Just look around, there are better frames out there that don't need major rust repair. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-10-2004, 05:06 PM	#3
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Chances are,once You get to poking around,You will find other places that are bad on the frame.It's not a place to learn welding.What truck is it and what are Your plans for it? __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

08-11-2004, 08:10 PM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I have to agree with Tx Firefighter on this one.....you can repair the frame, but it should be pretty cheap to replace(depending on your area). i have done a little stick welding in my time....cut a couple trucks in half, & "glued" them back together(big job). i also like to run a 6011 rod on the rusty stuff, altho, i will say that a sandblasted /prepped area would be much more fun to work on......buzz it with the mig. that old ac stick welder has seen some time, but finally moved over for a 200 amp lincoln mig(that baby "rocks"! ) crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

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08-10-2004, 06:17 PM	#4
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	I would find a good frame at a junkyard and cut that section out( extra long). Make a temporary support to hold the frame in place. Stick welding works great for dirty contaminated metal. I would use 6010 for the root and cover with low-hy 7018 . I would cut the rusted area out. Make a cardboard template. Tranfer the template to the new frame then cut it out. Weld finger bars to hold the new part in position. Weld in new part. Piece of cake .

08-10-2004, 07:08 PM	#5
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Good rods for suggestion but He might not have a dc arc welder You can get an AC7018 But they dont make a 6010 +++ that i know of in ac conifg so you might want to try a 6011 not quite as good as a 6010 but for that purpose should be fine espically when capped with a 7018



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