Thats what I would do too. Doesn't have to be a big hole and you'll probably never have any more issues, but keep and eye on it and check it every now and then.

 

Stop drilling is a proven temporary procedure to terminate a crack in nonstructural aircraft repair. A small drill is used.

 

Mine was cracked there too on the pass. side. Also cracked up to the rivet on top of the frame. Drilled and welded. Cab mount bushing was gone and outrigger was cracked. Maybe the cab bouncing on the mount fatigued the frame over time?

 

I had to lighten this uup a bit. I'm with Ray and others. Very nice job finishing the frame. I understand your concern.

 

Thanks guys. I guess I need to start a build thread one of these days.

 

That is one nice looking chassis. I agree with stop drilling the crack but try to make sure it is the end of the crack.....if you drill and discover that the crack extends through the drill hole to the other side, you didn't go far enough. I don't know if magnafluxing would be something you could do on powder coat to find the end.

By the way, what size are those tires? I'm supposed to be looking for something similar for the boss's 53 54 55 build.
I'd like to see more of the dual master setup too. That is going to be one cool truck!

 

Hahaha, dang OCD...lol

 

Your frame looks fantastic. The powder coater did a great job.
My 1950 frame has a set of starred cracks from the rear passenger side cab mount rivet as well.

Kirk