The GMC TF manual that covers pickups has this information.
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Perry [mailto:glperry@fwi.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 2:07 AM
To: Bob Reed; OleTrucks
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Just getting started
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
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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