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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 | On my GMC there are holes in the frame (not the rusty kind but drilled holes) that could be factory or could be from a previous owners use of some kind but I don't need them all. Is there anything wrong with welding them up? Here is picture that shows a little bit of what I am talking about http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2917367460083734483ZlwjgW
~ Billy Old Dominion Stovebolt Society: Exotic Animal Division 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine | In the Gallery | Video | More pictures1959 GMC 860 | Pictures1950 GMC 450 Flatbed W/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner) | Pictures1950 Chevrolet 3800 | PicturesI've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | I'd be very reluctant to do that much welding in a small area. If you decide to do it, weld a few holes, let the frame cool completely, and do a few more. There's a distinct possibility of creating brittle spots and/or warping things. Definitelt DO NOT do any welding on the frame flanges without following up with some sort of stress-relieving procedure afterwards.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 | I'd leave all the holes you can tell are factory.
In my mind you're supposed to see holes in a big truck frame, they were there for other options or configurations, it's expected. What might look wrong is a completely slick frame with no extra holes. And you'll find some of them handy for other stuff as time goes on.
Probably leave any non factory holes too unless they just look wrong. Any holes in the frame you don't like I probably wouldn't weld them though. Small ones can be tapped and screw a bolt in, trim off the ends and peen and grind it flush. Larger ones you could use some JB weld sort of stuff if you really wanted to (probably not ideal but safer than welding a lot). Also consider dressing any buggered holes clean with a slight chamfer so they look good/factory.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 | I was pretty sure that this was the advice I was going to get. I just keep looking at all those holes with out the tank brackets etc mounted. I'm sure they won't be as noticable once everything is painted up and back together.
Thanks for keeping me in line.
~ Billy Old Dominion Stovebolt Society: Exotic Animal Division 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine | In the Gallery | Video | More pictures1959 GMC 860 | Pictures1950 GMC 450 Flatbed W/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner) | Pictures1950 Chevrolet 3800 | PicturesI've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Billy, Nice to see your truck moving along, is it going to be at W. Springfield?
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 | Hi Ed. I haven't made any progress the truck in a while but hope to start putting some more time in on it now that most of the home flood repair project is done. I wish it was ready for Springfield but its a long way off from the truck show circuit!
~ Billy Old Dominion Stovebolt Society: Exotic Animal Division 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine | In the Gallery | Video | More pictures1959 GMC 860 | Pictures1950 GMC 450 Flatbed W/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner) | Pictures1950 Chevrolet 3800 | PicturesI've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it! | | |
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