options for cutting frame ?

[sactoC10]

I am simply curious, as I will need to do this in the near future... What are my options for cutting a frame into pieces for disposal?

I guess a plasma cutter is the best, no? But I do not have one of those.

Please advise, and thanks.

[lost wages]

if it cant be hauled off i one peice a torch would be good. or a sawzall will do wonders to anything that sits still too long in my shop.

[sactoC10]

I do have a sawzall (aka reciprocating saw?). Just need a few big heavy duty blades then I guess. OK, just haven't tried it out on any frame pieces yet.

Suggest any certain cutting blades, blade material or brand?

Thanks

[Izzy]

We use Dewalt metal blades to cut the notch for frames and it cuts it like butter but as suggested a torch would be easier but go with what you got.

[cdowns]

bi-metal blades with at least 24teeth per inch work best , and to extend their life use an oil to lubricate and cool the blade while cutting

[N2TRUX]

An old trick I have used is a circular saw with a tile blade in it. It cuts real nice, but wears rather quick on heavy guage steel. Be careful if it's a new composite (plastic) unit. The sparks do get rather hot....

[sactoC10]

Yeah, I like that idea. Hot, but may get the job done faster. Good input, from everyone. Thanks. I hated the idea of getting another wrecker to my house and paying a load of cash to have the carcass hauled away.

[ShamrockCustoms]

cdowns hit the nail on the head.........

[FuelCellGuy]

are you cutting the frame for disposal, is it not useable to anyone??

[sactoC10]

If the pictures are ready tomorrow, you will see. This truck took a mega hard shot to the front left fender that broke the steering linkage, tie rod and bent some other steering items...along with the frame.

The dismantling process has begun and parts should start being sold tomorrow. It (frame) is probably good from the engine on back, but from the engine forward it is clearly pushed to the right side.

In order for me to get it to the local steel recycler, who will pay me a teenie tiny bit for it, I need to get it down to 4-5 length pieces. I doubt that someone would want anything to do with this frame.

[LeRoy]

The cutting torch is what I use. Those blades aren't cheap. I like the new "Torch" blade for cutting up cabs and such. It's thicker and wider so doesn't get bent or break as easily. i think milwaukee SP? makes it. As for cutting up frames I just can't seem to get rid of them. I don't have the room to stack them up either. Trust me, it kills me to have to cut up a good frame to. If it's a shorty, I'll keep it but long wheel base ones get cut.

[sactoC10]

Went to Home Depot this morning and bought a 10 pak of blades. This is a long frame, tweaked in the front...worthless. If it were a shorty I wouldn't even be asking! One day I may get a torch, but for now it will have to be the reciprocating saw. It is actually going to work out good, as I don't have an engine stand...I am going to use the frame to hold the engine and fasten some wheels to it. So cutting is essential! Thanks.

[LostMy65]

Resurrection! Resurrection! Resurrection!

Ok, I originally figured I'd tow the donor suburban to the scrap yard, but somebody wants the axles. All I have left is the rear body and the frame.
How hard is this thing going to be to cut up with my Porter-Cable Sawzall?

[Mkcustums]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Resurrection! Resurrection! Resurrection!

Ok, I originally figured I'd tow the donor suburban to the scrap yard, but somebody wants the axles. All I have left is the rear body and the frame.
How hard is this thing going to be to cut up with my Porter-Cable Sawzall?

Did you cut it up yet?

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by Mkcustums

Did you cut it up yet?

No, not yet.
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[Mkcustums]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

No, not yet.
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What year is it? 2 or 4wd? I assume by you saying "axles" it's a 4 but just curious.

[N2TRUX]

Gut the interior and full it full of scrap metal, then haul it to the metal yard.

[LostMy65]

I don't have a way to haul the whole thing without renting a trailer or hiring a tow truck.
I have a utility trailer that I can haul about 2000#, and my 66 is a 3/4ton.
I'm also on a tight budget.
So I was wondering how hard is this thing going to be to cut up with my Porter-Cable Sawzall into chunks that I can haul with my trailer and/or 66?

[Mike Bradbury]

It depends on how kind you are to the saw. Too much pressure or wrong angles and pinched blades can make it time consuming and the blades add up. It is only 1/4 inch so a good 24 TPI blade and you'll be fin going slow, cut in a way that the frame does not pinch the blade as you go through it. I like using the 4" grinder with the cut off wheels, I think they are faster, but the sparks do cause some concern if there are flammables around.

[LostMy65]

Thanks,
I guess I'll try a little of both.
I also have a 4" grinder with cut off wheels.

[Shane]

why not go plug the sawzall in and just try it ...

[ChopperDr]

I just cut one up with my sawzall. Went through it like butter. Easier than dragging out the cutting torch for me. Faster than a cutting wheel in the grinder as well. Lots of way to skin the cat.

Chop

[1LowToy]

The back half of that frame would surely fit my extra stepside bed to make a trailer

[Gobbles]

Where are the promised pics!?

[LostMy65]

It's a 79 4wd 1/2ton Suburban.
I still have the axles, transfer case, and one door.
I've been pulling stuff off to use for my 66, and the rest I've been parting out.

Earlier, when I asked the question about cutting the frame up, I had it parked where my wife wanted it gone.
I have since pulled it out behind my polebarn and aren't looking to haul it off now until summer.