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chevy lover · 08-01-2002, 10:05 PM

I have been to just about all the body shops in my area to get some frame work done and they all tell me they can't do it 'cause they don't have the specs for it.

The frame is for my 68 2WD. it has a crack in one rail in front of the motor mount and it needs strightening. If its specs they need, where can i find them? Or are they saying that 'cause hey don't want to do it?

*Fast68Chevy* · 08-02-2002, 10:22 AM

whats specs do you need exactly and where at on rail ? distance betweeen rails and certain points from the tip of the bumper horn ? i have a 70 2wd and a '68 front both undamaged out here i oculd get you measurements off of in millimeters for good accuracy.
alot of tape measures have millimeters units also, but some dont.
we use millimeters at work to set up the CNC machines program the X. Y, and Z axis commands and to measure all boring depths and holesaw drill cutting diameters and width and depths of routes and so forth and also to measure and make sure of accuracy of work done to any wood stock that we turn into the parts that the units we manufacture over there. we use down to 1/10(.10) of a millimeter.
25.4mm is in an inch

lemme know if i can help soemhow

gchemist · 08-02-2002, 11:10 AM

Why not use a 73-87 frame? They are nearly identical.

**Captkaos** · 08-02-2002, 02:36 PM

The 73-87's are only simular in the front, the rears are different, especially if it has coil/trailing arms.

chevy lover · 08-02-2002, 05:35 PM

The 73-87 isn't a bad idea except that it doesn't have the trailing arms and coils. does it? I though that would make my future improvments easier. i plan on installing a 4 link.

Fast(Randy, I believe), I was reading and saw that list of parts. do you still have that frame? I would be interested in that. Could pick it up too. Been out that way before and i wouldn't mind seeing some more of IL.

Thanks guys?

08-01-2002, 10:05 PM	#1
chevy lover HMMMM Chevy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Quakertown, Pa Posts: 203	i need some frame work done but..... I have been to just about all the body shops in my area to get some frame work done and they all tell me they can't do it 'cause they don't have the specs for it. The frame is for my 68 2WD. it has a crack in one rail in front of the motor mount and it needs strightening. If its specs they need, where can i find them? Or are they saying that 'cause hey don't want to do it?

08-02-2002, 10:22 AM	#2
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	whats specs do you need exactly and where at on rail ? distance betweeen rails and certain points from the tip of the bumper horn ? i have a 70 2wd and a '68 front both undamaged out here i oculd get you measurements off of in millimeters for good accuracy. alot of tape measures have millimeters units also, but some dont. we use millimeters at work to set up the CNC machines program the X. Y, and Z axis commands and to measure all boring depths and holesaw drill cutting diameters and width and depths of routes and so forth and also to measure and make sure of accuracy of work done to any wood stock that we turn into the parts that the units we manufacture over there. we use down to 1/10(.10) of a millimeter. 25.4mm is in an inch lemme know if i can help soemhow Last edited by Fast68Chevy; 08-02-2002 at 10:26 AM.

08-02-2002, 11:10 AM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Why not use a 73-87 frame? They are nearly identical. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

08-02-2002, 02:36 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	The 73-87's are only simular in the front, the rears are different, especially if it has coil/trailing arms. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-02-2002, 05:35 PM	#5
chevy lover HMMMM Chevy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Quakertown, Pa Posts: 203	The 73-87 isn't a bad idea except that it doesn't have the trailing arms and coils. does it? I though that would make my future improvments easier. i plan on installing a 4 link. Fast(Randy, I believe), I was reading and saw that list of parts. do you still have that frame? I would be interested in that. Could pick it up too. Been out that way before and i wouldn't mind seeing some more of IL. Thanks guys?



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