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Re: Drilling a frame rail #236642 07/03/2007 1:29 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 56 Mazomanie, WI G Grant Dupee' 'Bolter
Grant Dupee' 'Bolter G Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 56 Mazomanie, WI	Hey Eric, Grant here. Have at it... the frame is mild steel, allows flex, and drills quite well. I suggest some light oil to keep your drill bit cutting efficient and cooler. Start small, and open up in steps... you'll get a better hole. Grant. 1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100 "Keep it real."

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Drilling a frame rail	57_StepSide	07/03/2007 12:00 AM
Re: Drilling a frame rail	Rick In VA	07/03/2007 1:02 AM
Re: Drilling a frame rail	Grigg	07/03/2007 1:29 AM
Re: Drilling a frame rail	Grant Dupee'	07/03/2007 1:29 AM
Re: Drilling a frame rail	BigBlockCameo	07/03/2007 1:36 AM
Re: Drilling a frame rail	SW_Radial	07/03/2007 8:33 AM
Re: Drilling a frame rail	Rusty Rod	07/03/2007 7:51 PM

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