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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 07:19 PM
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Frame problem

Just got the bed loose from the truck. This is the frame just behind the cab.






Looks like the driver's side was broken completely, and then patched back together unevenly. Passenger side was partially broken, and patched.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 07:22 PM
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looks like your frame was shortened and welded up terribly ..
 
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 07:28 PM
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There's a lot wrong with this truck, but I figured as long as the frame was good, I could handle the rest. Yeah...
 
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 07:35 PM
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It can be repaired but I'd remove what was used to fish plate for lack of a better word and start over making sure the frame is square before welding the sections together again..Those welds look cold with no penetration
 
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 07:46 PM
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SO, those rotten street rodders (me) cut and join and splice frames regularly, so if you what to: ............. clean it up and hire a welder guy ... OR..... buy a used frame in better shape.
It is all doable, just will take a little longer.

(Dakota front frame into other make car, just don't tell anyone)
 
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 11:04 PM
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Two Words: Certified Welder. Find one with truck frame experience and you will be good as new. But I would not trust it to anyone less.


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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 11:08 PM
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I’ve got a buddy in Jamestown that has an F1 frame for sale. That’s right off 74 just northwest of Indy. PM me if you’re interested and I’ll hook you up.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2019 | 07:44 AM
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Weighing my options right now. I may be getting in touch with you about that frame.
 
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Wow... that looks nasty. Either replace or repair it right. At least you found it now and can fix it!
 
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Unless you know a welder who would take that on I think it's best to find another frame. A splice done properly would be cut a different way and not straight through. Good luck.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 03:30 AM
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I have a frame (`1950 F1) here as well, its a roller almost ,axles and a motor and trans..
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