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Pete Fl/Wi · 08-06-2010, 02:01 PM

Had my frame sand blasted and found some "swiss cheese" on the frame sides in an area about 8 inches on each side. I am of a mind to not do anything about it, but this is my first frame up build and I thought I would get some opinions. Thanks Pete

Vic Piano · 08-06-2010, 02:06 PM

Hi Pete, I think I'd try to patch or replace those sections as long as you've got the body off. Hope you're having fun with the project. Vic

Frank The Plumber · 08-06-2010, 03:41 PM

Where do you live? Could TIG in a section for you.

Don W/Norfolk · 08-06-2010, 03:49 PM

Pete,
Since you've gone to all the trouble to remove the body from the frame, I'd recommend going ahead and cutting out the bad stuff and putting in some new metal. Looks like that area is at the front of the rear kickup which is a pretty common area for rust. Somebody on here makes frame repair pieces and if you didn't want to cut the frame apart, you could just use them to create face pieces to replace the bad stuff and leave the upper and lower parts of the rails in place. It's a pretty straight forward repair and isn't rocket science. Make the frame whole and solid and your project will last a lot longer. JMTCW. dw

Chet/Ma. · 08-06-2010, 04:25 PM

Joe's antique auto in Uxbridge, Ma. is doing a 40 panel and would be more than happy to help.

TomT/Williamsburg · 08-06-2010, 05:18 PM

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I agree with Don in Norfolk - make it solid. If the upper and lower lips of the rails are OK, I'd support the frame, cut the bad stuff out, and weld in new pieces from similar thickness metal. Buying the repair sections can get expensive and ynless the area is totally gone, welding in bits and pieces isn't too hard or expensive.

Russ/40 · 08-06-2010, 06:22 PM

It would be a piece of cake to just face that portion with some 1/8" plate, since the upper and lower rails are so well preserved. I would definitely repair that.

Chris/Mass · 08-06-2010, 06:27 PM

Precision Coachworks probably has the sections you need. Very high quality.

Pete Fl/Wi · 08-06-2010, 08:05 PM

Thanks to all, I took a fresh look at it and see where I could cut out the bad parts and weld in new plate. The upper and lower lips are good.Covering with plate would not work as the body would not fit over. I might as well do it right.
I will post pictures when done. Pete

Hamtown Al · 08-06-2010, 09:44 PM

You can do it. Determination and patience can usually overcome an unexpected "opportunity." It will look good the first, or second, or... too often in my case, third or more times! I look forward to your update. Al

oldford2 · 08-07-2010, 06:04 AM

Pete,
Keep us posted

joel · 08-07-2010, 07:56 AM

I just used the Precision Coachworks pieces on my 40 frame. I recommend them highly.

08-06-2010, 02:01 PM	#1
Pete Fl/Wi Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 281	40 Panel Truck Update Had my frame sand blasted and found some "swiss cheese" on the frame sides in an area about 8 inches on each side. I am of a mind to not do anything about it, but this is my first frame up build and I thought I would get some opinions. Thanks Pete

08-06-2010, 02:06 PM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 40 Panel Truck Update Hi Pete, I think I'd try to patch or replace those sections as long as you've got the body off. Hope you're having fun with the project. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-06-2010, 03:41 PM	#3
Frank The Plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 693	Re: 40 Panel Truck Update Where do you live? Could TIG in a section for you.

08-06-2010, 03:49 PM	#4
Don W/Norfolk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 128	Re: 40 Panel Truck Update Pete, Since you've gone to all the trouble to remove the body from the frame, I'd recommend going ahead and cutting out the bad stuff and putting in some new metal. Looks like that area is at the front of the rear kickup which is a pretty common area for rust. Somebody on here makes frame repair pieces and if you didn't want to cut the frame apart, you could just use them to create face pieces to replace the bad stuff and leave the upper and lower parts of the rails in place. It's a pretty straight forward repair and isn't rocket science. Make the frame whole and solid and your project will last a lot longer. JMTCW. dw __________________ I love this country; it's the damn idiots running the government I'm afraid of.

08-06-2010, 04:25 PM	#5
Chet/Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 157	Re: 40 Panel Truck Update Joe's antique auto in Uxbridge, Ma. is doing a 40 panel and would be more than happy to help.

08-06-2010, 05:18 PM	#6
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,657	Re: 40 Panel Truck Update Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree with Don in Norfolk - make it solid. If the upper and lower lips of the rails are OK, I'd support the frame, cut the bad stuff out, and weld in new pieces from similar thickness metal. Buying the repair sections can get expensive and ynless the area is totally gone, welding in bits and pieces isn't too hard or expensive.

08-06-2010, 06:22 PM	#7
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: 40 Panel Truck Update It would be a piece of cake to just face that portion with some 1/8" plate, since the upper and lower rails are so well preserved. I would definitely repair that.

08-06-2010, 06:27 PM	#8
Chris/Mass Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chelmsford,Mass Posts: 52	Re: 40 Panel Truck Update Precision Coachworks probably has the sections you need. Very high quality.

08-06-2010, 08:05 PM	#9
Pete Fl/Wi Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 281	Re: 40 Panel Truck Update Thanks to all, I took a fresh look at it and see where I could cut out the bad parts and weld in new plate. The upper and lower lips are good.Covering with plate would not work as the body would not fit over. I might as well do it right. I will post pictures when done. Pete

08-06-2010, 09:44 PM	#10
Hamtown Al Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Smithfield, Va Posts: 822	Re: 40 Panel Truck Update You can do it. Determination and patience can usually overcome an unexpected "opportunity." It will look good the first, or second, or... too often in my case, third or more times! I look forward to your update. Al __________________ 36 Fords Rule! Visit at www.36fords.com. Last edited by Hamtown Al; 08-06-2010 at 09:44 PM. Reason: fat fingers!

08-07-2010, 06:04 AM	#11
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: 40 Panel Truck Update Pete, Keep us posted

08-07-2010, 07:56 AM	#12
joel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 494	Re: 40 Panel Truck Update I just used the Precision Coachworks pieces on my 40 frame. I recommend them highly.