60-62 Frame Horns - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LostMy65 · 09-23-2015, 09:23 AM

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 · 09-23-2015, 11:28 AM

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 · 09-23-2015, 11:33 AM

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

LostMy65 · 09-23-2015, 01:45 PM

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** · 09-23-2015, 02:02 PM

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 · 09-23-2015, 02:08 PM

Quote:

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 · 09-23-2015, 04:09 PM

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** · 09-23-2015, 10:47 PM

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

LostMy65 · 03-05-2016, 11:55 AM

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

Tazimafied · 03-05-2016, 03:40 PM

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

LostMy65 · 11-08-2018, 04:59 PM

Quote:

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 · 06-21-2021, 05:37 PM

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 · 04-05-2018, 07:02 PM

Saving ron's post for future reference:

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag

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

ron

Thiessen1960 · 04-22-2018, 01:02 PM

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 · 10-08-2018, 11:57 PM

Quote:

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

09-23-2015, 09:23 AM	#1
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	60-62 Frame Horns 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? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-23-2015, 11:28 AM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 60-62 Frame Horns 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. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-23-2015, 11:33 AM	#3
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 60-62 Frame Horns You've gone that far, why not just find a 63-66 bumper to fit the new horns? Or am I missing something?

09-23-2015, 01:45 PM	#4
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 60-62 Frame Horns 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. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-23-2015, 02:02 PM	#5
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: 60-62 Frame Horns 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. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

09-23-2015, 04:09 PM	#7
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 60-62 Frame Horns 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. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-23-2015, 10:47 PM	#8
61ChevyPanel Active Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 113	Re: 60-62 Frame Horns My front frame horns are shot too so if anyone has '60-'62 horns or another solution, please reply.

03-05-2016, 11:55 AM	#9
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 60-62 Frame Horns I cut mine off. Bolted the broken pieces to the bumper. Tack welded the pieces together. Then welded the repaired horns back on. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-05-2016, 03:40 PM	#10
Tazimafied Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 94	Re: 60-62 Frame Horns I would weld in some gussets to keep it from happening again.

06-21-2021, 05:37 PM	#12
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 60-62 Frame Horns 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. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-22-2018, 01:02 PM	#14
Thiessen1960 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 117	Re: 60-62 Frame Horns 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?



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