Images of cab on frame when I purchased it and when I was separating the cab from the frame.
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1978 K5 Tribute Restomod (402BBC EFI, 205, 3/4 Ton)
- Thread starter vdamirth
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1986 K5 to 1978 K5 Tribute
Here are images from the frame during the process of filling holes and stripping it.
Lastly, stripped frame before blasting.
I don't think it's trash.
You're right with all the crossmembers removed it's too noodley.
Go for it
@imiceman44 thanks for your input!
Anyone else have any thoughts. I can try and get some measurements if y’all think it would be helpful. Or some better pics of the areas that may be kinked or twisted.
Anyone else have any thoughts. I can try and get some measurements if y’all think it would be helpful. Or some better pics of the areas that may be kinked or twisted.
All those braces, crossmembers and braces are what “limited” the side rail from twisting like a wet noodle.
But even with all in place it was designed to flex - A LOT !
I assume you will bolt those brackets, such as spring hangers and such, back together - might be wise to use bolts a little longer ( something like the T-case crossmember to frame setup ) with a spacer so the bolt can stretch when needed instead of snapping.
Put it all together with the rails supported by stands and take some measurements BEFORE you start tightening anything down first.
But even with all in place it was designed to flex - A LOT !
I assume you will bolt those brackets, such as spring hangers and such, back together - might be wise to use bolts a little longer ( something like the T-case crossmember to frame setup ) with a spacer so the bolt can stretch when needed instead of snapping.
Put it all together with the rails supported by stands and take some measurements BEFORE you start tightening anything down first.
@tarussell yes, I planned to bolt all the parts back on (hangers, shock mounts, cross members, etc). I think most of them come with grade 8 hardware. I can use spacers but I suppose I’d need to get longer bolts.
