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| | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 116 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 116 | I'm debating on "fixing" the rear frame on my COE. Is the vertical part original? I don't think the angle iron crossmember is original (where the hitch is welded on). Does anyone have a picture of original? Also, any ideas on straightening the bent channel crossmember? Rear Frame Rear Frame 2 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | the vertical C channel pieces are what was cut off the ends of the frame to make the hitch, rest is what was handy to complete the butchery
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 116 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 116 | What is the original length from, let's say, the center of the rear spring hanger?
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | should be able to sort it out from the GM resto kit chassis dimensions and wheelbase info Bill | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | Looks like the P.O.cut the end of the frame off to make a "trailer hitch". Take a measurement of your frame,then add the length of the remaining frame,(vertical pieces). That's the original length of your frame. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 176 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 176 | My COE was also "modified" similarly. It was also cut behind the cab and shortened. I left mine short as I just want a big pick-up.
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