You are not supposed to use weld or use heat on these frames, it greatly weakens them. You should replace the front frame horns, they are about $1100 from Ford.

 

Looking good... Keep us updated!

 

$1880 for the the frame stub with cross member. That's the only way it comes and I can't find one in the junk yard. Ford says you can heat frames but only to a dull red glow.

 

This thread is just like to air cooled VW sites I go to. I can handle a '72 Karmann Ghia but jeez, I don't have tools big enough to mess with these trucks. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your build thread. Very cool.

 

The frames are HEAVY DUTY. It took a lot of pulling to get them back in place.

 

Very true, mine's been straightened twice now

 

Is your Super Duty back up and running now?

 

Yep, door edge is still tweaked, but I straightened the bumper over winter break. It was only down for a couple weeks this summer while I was waiting to get the insurance figured out and until the frame was straightened.

 

Man that looks like a lot of work. Cant wait to see it completed.
SJM

 

Were you able to reasonably settle with the insurance company? As I recall, that was the outstanding "X-factor" in the original thread...

 

Yeah, I think they finally realized how stubborn I am and stopped trying to short me. Came out pretty well, especially considering I straightened the bumper instead of buying new, so that saved $1600 of the settlement money.

 

That's great!

 

More progress. Got the frame all welded up. Lower core support all welded up. Fitted the fenders and hood with a little tweaking. Here are some pics.

 

Hey neighbor, it's looking good so far.

In Wisconsin, do they issue a salvage title? If so, how does one convert a salvage title back to a normal title?

 

In Oregon you take it to DMV, they do a VIN inspection and issue a "Reconstructed Salvage" title.