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JNJchev77 · 01-14-2014, 10:29 PM

How are guys that are laying frame straightening out the Catalytic Converter bend on the drivers side of the frame? When the truck is laid out, it's got a pretty distinctive lean, that's kind of an eyesore...

I don't know if I can get a sledge underneath with enough force... in my garage.

I have a torch but not sure if the heat will compromise the frame strength... Anyone got any pointers?

I've searched but all I found were guys that said they straightened, but know specific details.

54Caddy · 01-15-2014, 01:19 AM

at one time porterbuilt said he made a die, he would heat the frame and use the die to bend it with hammer. give him a call im sure he will know.

JNJchev77 · 01-15-2014, 11:29 AM

Thanks 54caddy. I remember that thread but couldn't find it.

There's got to be others on here who have done this?... I'm starting my accuair install and want to get this done first.

aggie91 · 01-16-2014, 06:53 PM

I did my son's truck. I cut a few slits with a cut off wheel on a grinder, then hammered it flat using a large hammer and a heavy piece of steel as a back up. I then welded the slits top and bottom and ground them smooth.

Look in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=418618&page=8
Post #179 , fourth picture down. Welded up, but not ground down yet...

01-15-2014, 01:19 AM	#2
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Square body bend fix... at one time porterbuilt said he made a die, he would heat the frame and use the die to bend it with hammer. give him a call im sure he will know. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

01-15-2014, 11:29 AM	#3
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Square body bend fix... Thanks 54caddy. I remember that thread but couldn't find it. There's got to be others on here who have done this?... I'm starting my accuair install and want to get this done first. __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

01-16-2014, 06:53 PM	#4
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Square body bend fix... I did my son's truck. I cut a few slits with a cut off wheel on a grinder, then hammered it flat using a large hammer and a heavy piece of steel as a back up. I then welded the slits top and bottom and ground them smooth. Look in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=418618&page=8 Post #179 , fourth picture down. Welded up, but not ground down yet... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-14-2014, 10:29 PM	#1
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Square body bend fix... How are guys that are laying frame straightening out the Catalytic Converter bend on the drivers side of the frame? When the truck is laid out, it's got a pretty distinctive lean, that's kind of an eyesore... I don't know if I can get a sledge underneath with enough force... in my garage. I have a torch but not sure if the heat will compromise the frame strength... Anyone got any pointers? I've searched but all I found were guys that said they straightened, but know specific details. __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo



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