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Slammed67 · 09-23-2003, 11:36 PM

I need some frame measurements. One (or both) of my front frame horns are slightly bent (vertiacally). Either one is bent up, one is bent down, or a combination of the two. They were both bent to the passenger side slightly, but I go them sqaured back up (horizontally). Do any of the shop manuals how dimensions of the frame? If so, could somebody give me the dimensions??

If not, I'm not sure the best way to get a measurement off another truck. It'd have to be off a truck that is lowered (4"x6" drop would be good), hasn't been wrecked, SHORT BED, and had equal tire pressures. With the truck on level ground, maybe take a measurement from the bottom of the very back of the frame to the ground, then a measurement from the bottom of the frame right below the front cab support bracket to the ground, then one from the top of the core support bracket to the ground. I then could adjust my air bags to match the rear two dimension and then verify the front dimension. This probably wouldn't be very exact, but might get me in the ball park.

Or, what is the correct dimension between the bottom of the core support and the core support frame bracket?? If I knew that I could set it at that height and then would be able to tell what the problem was based on the fender to door gap. Right now I have the passenger side of the core support shimmed up, but I think the drivers side isn't high enough.

Any other suggestions???

If I have "X" and "Y", I can find "Z"

Slammed67 · 09-24-2003, 09:24 AM

ttt

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-24-2003, 10:03 AM

I have a computer printout from a GENISIS 3 that I could fax you, Before we send a frame over to have it checked we level the frame side-side and front-back between the cab mounts and do a quick check on all 4 corners at the core mount and rear bed mount hole to insure it is a useable frame, anything over 3/8" is used for frame parts and we grab another frame from the pile. The hourly rate on the GENISIS is 150.00 and a 225.00 setup so you better send a pretty good frame over in the beginning. LOL the frame machine is located at a local FORD dealership but GM was able to send the compatible factory computer card to them.

Slammed67 · 09-24-2003, 10:20 AM

MOTHERTRUCKERS, that would be great! I had no idea that this frame was bent when I bought it, and it's too late to swap frames now. It's not that bad so I think I can fix it.

Here is my fax number:

816-444-3703

Thanks!

Jason

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-24-2003, 06:51 PM

Faxed you, hope you can read the printout, kinda small numbers.

00droptopSS · 09-24-2003, 10:02 PM

I have a Genisis frame set up at my shop. It cost about $30K new not including the frame machine thats just for the computer, but it can do some really cool things. We charge $100 set-up and $60 an hour.

It can straighten just about any vehicle as long as you set up good reference points in the begining.

Slammed67 · 09-25-2003, 09:31 AM

MOTHERTRUCKERS:

I got the fax but am not sure if that is the information I needed..... or I just don't know how to read it

Can you explain what the number mean?

Thanks,

Jason

09-23-2003, 11:36 PM	#1
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I need some frame measuerments.... please? I need some frame measurements. One (or both) of my front frame horns are slightly bent (vertiacally). Either one is bent up, one is bent down, or a combination of the two. They were both bent to the passenger side slightly, but I go them sqaured back up (horizontally). Do any of the shop manuals how dimensions of the frame? If so, could somebody give me the dimensions?? If not, I'm not sure the best way to get a measurement off another truck. It'd have to be off a truck that is lowered (4"x6" drop would be good), hasn't been wrecked, SHORT BED, and had equal tire pressures. With the truck on level ground, maybe take a measurement from the bottom of the very back of the frame to the ground, then a measurement from the bottom of the frame right below the front cab support bracket to the ground, then one from the top of the core support bracket to the ground. I then could adjust my air bags to match the rear two dimension and then verify the front dimension. This probably wouldn't be very exact, but might get me in the ball park. Or, what is the correct dimension between the bottom of the core support and the core support frame bracket?? If I knew that I could set it at that height and then would be able to tell what the problem was based on the fender to door gap. Right now I have the passenger side of the core support shimmed up, but I think the drivers side isn't high enough. Any other suggestions??? If I have "X" and "Y", I can find "Z" __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra Last edited by Slammed67; 09-24-2003 at 09:29 AM.

09-24-2003, 09:24 AM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	ttt __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

09-24-2003, 10:03 AM	#3
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	I have a computer printout from a GENISIS 3 that I could fax you, Before we send a frame over to have it checked we level the frame side-side and front-back between the cab mounts and do a quick check on all 4 corners at the core mount and rear bed mount hole to insure it is a useable frame, anything over 3/8" is used for frame parts and we grab another frame from the pile. The hourly rate on the GENISIS is 150.00 and a 225.00 setup so you better send a pretty good frame over in the beginning. LOL the frame machine is located at a local FORD dealership but GM was able to send the compatible factory computer card to them. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

09-24-2003, 10:20 AM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	MOTHERTRUCKERS, that would be great! I had no idea that this frame was bent when I bought it, and it's too late to swap frames now. It's not that bad so I think I can fix it. Here is my fax number: 816-444-3703 Thanks! Jason __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

09-24-2003, 06:51 PM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Faxed you, hope you can read the printout, kinda small numbers. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

09-24-2003, 10:02 PM	#6
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	I have a Genisis frame set up at my shop. It cost about $30K new not including the frame machine thats just for the computer, but it can do some really cool things. We charge $100 set-up and $60 an hour. It can straighten just about any vehicle as long as you set up good reference points in the begining. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

09-25-2003, 09:31 AM	#7
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	MOTHERTRUCKERS: I got the fax but am not sure if that is the information I needed..... or I just don't know how to read it Can you explain what the number mean? Thanks, Jason __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra



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