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02-22-2011, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Eustis Florida
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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
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02-22-2011, 10:01 PM
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Location: space station delta farce (justin tx)
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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.
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02-22-2011, 10:06 PM
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Re: Notched the frame...a little
My K20 had the frame notched to clear the headers and I never saw an issue with it.
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02-22-2011, 10:13 PM
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Location: memphis
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Re: Notched the frame...a little
Olds in a chevy..i love it, what cube is it?
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02-22-2011, 10:17 PM
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Second Chance Program
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Portland, OR
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Re: Notched the frame...a little
Should be fine by the looks of things. Very cool.
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02-22-2011, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Eustis Florida
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Re: Notched the frame...a little
Thanks for the reply's. It's a 455.
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02-22-2011, 11:25 PM
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Location: DALLAS,TX
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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.
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02-23-2011, 12:35 AM
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60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Notched the frame...a little
No need for re-enforcement. Good job with the nice rounded notches. Keep us posted on your progress.
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12-14-2011, 11:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Eustis Florida
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Re: Notched the frame...a little
Update.
After hours of work, ( as an amateur) I finally have the outer floors, lower fenders, rockers and cab corners replaced on my 65 fleet-side short bed. No formal training, just bought a wielder read some information and tore into it. I would like to thank everyone on this site that has expressed their knowledge and encouragement for others. I love the pictures that everyone posts and I know it gives me the motivation to try things I had never done. I am still not decided exactly the direction I am taking this build. I knew that I personally couldn't live with rusted out floors and rockers. I know I want a Flat paint, or even thought about a wrap, but I don't think a wrap will last for the long run. Thanks again. |
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12-14-2011, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Eustis Florida
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Re: Notched the frame...a little
A few more.
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12-15-2011, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Chino Hills, CA
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Re: Notched the frame...a little
Very cool! I had to trim the top portion of my frame, as well (running a Pontiac) to clear the header primaries.
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12-15-2011, 11:58 AM
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Re: Notched the frame...a little
Nice looking work on both the engine and the body
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12-15-2011, 06:31 PM
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Location: PA
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Re: Notched the frame...a little
Looking good! makes ya feel good to do it yourself huh!
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