Blowing off steam!!!

[62 short step]

Well I found out today my frame on my 61 4x4 is bent!!!!!!! and to make matters worse, my newly rebult th 350 tranny with 300 miles on it thats in that truck went kaput today too!!! WHAT THE HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just had to vent a little, beats kicking dents in the truck!!

[kris's66lwb]

yeh i did that when mine quit runnin on me door still wears the dent they can straiten the frame gmc did that on my dad 99 gmc when he was in a multiple car acident went fine as for motor use a 327 or a 292 lot better i think

[1969k10stepside]

That sucks!! I would try and try to see if it can be straightened and if worse comes to worse,look for another chassis.It also sucks about the tranny,was there a warranty on it?

[62 short step]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

That sucks!! I would try and try to see if it can be straightened and if worse comes to worse,look for another chassis.It also sucks about the tranny,was there a warranty on it?

Well I bought the tranny from Jackson Performance Transmission in North Car. I sent an email to him, but it was a 3 m 3 y deal and I bought it back in May. So I don't think he will help me out. I have a few leads on frames but they are so far away! Oh well, will see what happens.

[283 Man]

Sorry to hear that about your 61 its such a nice truck,I did see 2 1961 chevys on ebay not 4x4 though,Hey I got a 400 turbo sating in my garage might be ok might need to be rebuilt got it in a trade for a 4 speed granny low I had in that 66 3/4 ton truck I had few years ago.Ill be glad to give the transmission to you free of charge be cause your my friend.you have also been their for me.Be glad to help you out any way I can.

[283 Man]

Ill keep both eyes and ears open for you on 61 frames for you. If your frame is repairable I know a guy who can repair it like new (John T 66 c-10 convertable) dont know what he would charge but bet you I could talk him down few dollars on it.

[283 Man]

How bad is your frame bent and were?

[62 short step]

Thanks 283!! Its right where the exhaust manifolds are. Previous owner or two ago cut the frame with a torch for clearance when he put headers on this truck. It was cut on both sides!!!!!! So it must have done some structional damage to the frame, obviously! It looks like it weaknd it pretty good on the passenger side. Thats why it pulls so bad to the right and the alignment shop said there was nothing they can do. I have a 66 2 wd frame I'm going to put my body on for now. I'll find me another 4x4 frame one day!!

[283 Man]

that really hurts when you know you have done so much work on something and then you got to turn around and do something else just hang in their every day is a new day,been looking for some good repairable 64-66 front fenders both sides for my 66 something that doesnt cost a arm & leg.Buying some really good looking 65 doors off of RicksTrucks still got a little bit left to pay on them the ones that were on her while back. Lot better shape than mine .Well talk to you later.

[62 short step]

It will work out!!! So yours is coming along good?

[283 Man]

getting close to start up new 283 need rebuild 4 barrel carb. and a few odds and ends.

[68K20 x Drill]

I don't know what you call far...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-...QQcmdZViewItem

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Originally Posted by 68K20 x Drill

I don't know what you call far...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-...QQcmdZViewItem

Wow, that's a deal !! I looked, it's a 1081 mile trip for 62 short step. Long ways, but, I dunno, I think I'd consider it.

[62 short step]

Yea I looked at that one too. I'm looking at one in Kansas right now too, that one might work out. We'll see!

[ChiefRocka]

Sorry to hear about the frame and tranny man...

Can't you just swap out the crossmember and weld on some leaf mounts onto your 2wd frame ??

[62 short step]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Sorry to hear about the frame and tranny man...

Can't you just swap out the crossmember and weld on some leaf mounts onto your 2wd frame ??

I thought about that too. I need to bring the frame to my house and look at it. I thought the rear of a 2wd was narrower than the 4x4 because of the trailing arms on the 2wd. I might be wrong.

[62 short step]

Here she is, started tearing her apart. Getting it ready for the new frame. Well if I can decide what frame it will be!!!!!!

[ChiefRocka]

Well...a 4x4 with a rear coil suspension would be cool !!!

I guess it depends on how much work you want to get into.

Good luck man !!!