Originally Posted by DavidF
+1. That is simply crazy! With that said, there are a few items I am un-riviting on my frame For instance:

1. Shock mounts. These tend to crack. If the mount is bolted on and cracks, it is easy to get off to weld or replace.
2. Muffler bracket/clamp. I want the versitilit to remove the bracket if my exhaust needs change in the future.
3. Sheild in front of the battery box. I want to be able to remove the sheild for repairing or easier access.


That's understandable, because those are not areas requiring high strength, and aren't holding the entire truck together.

1946 GMC Pickup - S-10 Frame, 455 Buick, TH400, original patina.

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