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billybaloo · 02-22-2011, 09:46 PM

Hey guys, I was looking for some opinions on the structural integrity of notching the frame for header clearance. My plan for the truck is a weekend cruiser and the occasional smokey burnout. Of coarse I will have to take it down the track at least three... times to establish talking points. I am leaving the suspension stock with the exception of the lowering shocks and springs now on the truck from cpp. Sometime in the future, I may add disc brakes as well. Should I maybe box weld in some steel where I notched the frame for the intended purpose of the truck as stated? The converter is questionable once I get the truck running, so a engine pull could be in the future. I am still a long way from firing her up. Thanks, Bill

hotrod66 · 02-22-2011, 10:01 PM

cool a olds, i am so glad some one put something in besides a small block chevy. grate job .

i have been wanting a buick nail head in one of mine .

keep up the good work.

jimmydean · 02-22-2011, 10:06 PM

My K20 had the frame notched to clear the headers and I never saw an issue with it.

Pop's C-10 · 02-22-2011, 10:13 PM

Olds in a chevy..i love it, what cube is it?

y5mgisi · 02-22-2011, 10:17 PM

Should be fine by the looks of things. Very cool.

billybaloo · 02-22-2011, 10:55 PM

Thanks for the reply's. It's a 455.

SCOTI · 02-22-2011, 11:25 PM

No problems there. 455's have some grunt. My old roomate had one in a 71 (or 72?) Cutlass. Mild compression & decent cam, it pulled hard.

**Captainfab** · 02-23-2011, 12:35 AM

No need for re-enforcement. Good job with the nice rounded notches. Keep us posted on your progress.

1963c-10 · 12-15-2011, 11:58 AM

Nice looking work on both the engine and the body

nhtc33d · 12-15-2011, 06:31 PM

Looking good! makes ya feel good to do it yourself huh!

02-22-2011, 09:46 PM	#1
billybaloo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Eustis Florida Posts: 22	Notched the frame...a little Hey guys, I was looking for some opinions on the structural integrity of notching the frame for header clearance. My plan for the truck is a weekend cruiser and the occasional smokey burnout. Of coarse I will have to take it down the track at least three... times to establish talking points. I am leaving the suspension stock with the exception of the lowering shocks and springs now on the truck from cpp. Sometime in the future, I may add disc brakes as well. Should I maybe box weld in some steel where I notched the frame for the intended purpose of the truck as stated? The converter is questionable once I get the truck running, so a engine pull could be in the future. I am still a long way from firing her up. Thanks, Bill Attached Images

02-22-2011, 10:01 PM	#2
hotrod66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: space station delta farce (justin tx) Posts: 594	Re: Notched the frame...a little cool a olds, i am so glad some one put something in besides a small block chevy. grate job . i have been wanting a buick nail head in one of mine . keep up the good work. __________________ Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes are worn out

02-22-2011, 10:06 PM	#3
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Notched the frame...a little My K20 had the frame notched to clear the headers and I never saw an issue with it. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-22-2011, 10:13 PM	#4
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Notched the frame...a little Olds in a chevy..i love it, what cube is it? Last edited by Pop's C-10; 02-22-2011 at 10:13 PM.

02-22-2011, 10:17 PM	#5
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Notched the frame...a little Should be fine by the looks of things. Very cool.

02-22-2011, 10:55 PM	#6
billybaloo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Eustis Florida Posts: 22	Re: Notched the frame...a little Thanks for the reply's. It's a 455.

02-22-2011, 11:25 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Notched the frame...a little No problems there. 455's have some grunt. My old roomate had one in a 71 (or 72?) Cutlass. Mild compression & decent cam, it pulled hard. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-23-2011, 12:35 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Notched the frame...a little No need for re-enforcement. Good job with the nice rounded notches. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-15-2011, 11:58 AM	#9
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Notched the frame...a little Nice looking work on both the engine and the body __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

12-15-2011, 06:31 PM	#10
nhtc33d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 326	Re: Notched the frame...a little Looking good! makes ya feel good to do it yourself huh! __________________ My build link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285353



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