GMC truck manuals, at least the bigger truck ones have sections on frame
repairs. How to weld in metals, cut out bad spots, shorten, lengthen, or
such. Find a GMC manual. Same info for several years, way up into the 70's.
G. L. Grumpy's
Old Iron Ranch
Huntington, IN 46750
AD trucks and MM tractors
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Reed" <breed@kingwoodcable.net>
To: "OleTrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 5:08 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Just getting started
> Well Group,
>
> After years of procrastination I have finally committed to begin some
> restoration of my 1952 Chev 1/2 ton. Since this is my first restoration,
I
> need lots of help.
>
> Now that my truck is in my garage, I have started to take stock of its
> condition. Besides rust in the usual spots, cab corners and cab floors, I
> believe (with my untrained eye) that the cab, fenders, doors are in good
> shape. The bed needs lots of work though.
>
> In the beginning my plan has been to get the engine running and then begin
> working on the body and interior. Unfortunately, I have noticed that the
> frame underneath the bed has some damage. I know that rusted spots are
not
> good, but I am not able to judge the severity. So far, I haven't found
> information about repairing frames with rust damage.
>
> I would like some input as to what I need to consider and material that
may
> be available about repair/replacement, if these are options.
>
> Bob
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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