60-62 Frame Horns

[LostMy65]

Common problem with them cracking and breaking.
I had hoped to replace them with the 63-66 style, but it's not just about the bolt spacing, the 60-62 bumper contour is different than the 63-66.
I know I could find someone who has a nicer set they could cut off an old frame, but I'd like to see if we could come up with another solution. Has anyone fabricated their own new horns?

[LostMy65]

I actually made it this far before I realized the shape of the bumpers are different. I knew the bolt spacing was different, but I didn't realize the shape of the bumpers on 63-66 were different from the 60-62.

[oem4me]

You've gone that far, why not just find a 63-66 bumper to fit the new horns? Or am I missing something?

[LostMy65]

They're not welded yet. Just hanging there for mock up.
Yes, I've considered getting a 63-66 Chrome Bumper.
I've got one more thing I'm going to try.
I would rather not spend $180.

[60-66]

Isn't the 63-66 frame taller here ? Might interfere with the grille surround . The notches in the surround for 63-66 are taller or deeper than 60-62.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by 60-66

Isn't the 63-66 frame taller here ? Might interfere with the grille surround . The notches in the surround for 63-66 are taller or deeper than 60-62.

yes, my grill support happens to be from a 65. my 65 is on a 62 frame.

[LostMy65]

I'll chalk it up to another lesson learned.
No big deal. I went ahead and repaired the 62 horns.
I'm comfortable with my welding skills.
I'll just weld them back on.

[61ChevyPanel]

My front frame horns are shot too so if anyone has '60-'62 horns or another solution, please reply.

[LostMy65]

I cut mine off. Bolted the broken pieces to the bumper. Tack welded the pieces together. Then welded the repaired horns back on.

[Tazimafied]

I would weld in some gussets to keep it from happening again.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by Tazimafied

I would weld in some gussets to keep it from happening again.

Yes, I just want to do few more alignment checks before I reinforce them.

[LostMy65]

It's almost like there should be a reinforcement piece that could be fabricated to bolt to the existing frame. That way even those without the ability to weld could just bolt it up.

[LostMy65]

Saving ron's post for future reference:

Originally Posted by padresag

here is the difference in the profile black line is 62. red is 66


ron

[Thiessen1960]

I am in the same predicament. I currently have a set of frame horns from a 63-66. If I welded those on to my 60 Chevy would I just have to use the 63 to 66 bumper?

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by Thiessen1960

I am in the same predicament. I currently have a set of frame horns from a 63-66. If I welded those on to my 60 Chevy would I just have to use the 63 to 66 bumper?

Yes