Frame boxing 75 k-5

[Resurection]

I am currently in the middle of a custom 75/85 body swap and am considering boxing and powdercoating the frame for strenght and durability. Can anyone tell me if this will work and what to expect?
Brian

 

[84gmcjimmy]

I had a simular question a while ago...
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115965&highlight=frame

 

[Resurection]

Thanks for the thread. Going to have to do some rethining here. Buddy of mine mentioned possible rust problems with boxing the frame not leaving anywhere for water to escape. I will probably not end up boxing the frame but having one built sounds like that may be a long run solution.

Thanks again
Bis

 

[diesel4me]

not sure..

I know boxing a frame makes it stronger,but also more rigid--and rigid means little or no "flex"--that can lead to cracks,and cracks are worse than a bend!

Almost every "mini" pickup like toyota and nissan's,and mazda's here break in half after 10 years due to severe rust inside the boxed frames--so I'd say its not a good idea in the rust belt..

This post reminds me of "Bluebear" on "American Hot Rod"--he didnt want to box his frame in--and it cost him his job!..