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51504bat · 11-08-2014, 09:04 PM

The front cross member in my '39 pickup was repaired by a PO and the repair leaves a lot to be desired. All that was done was a piece of 1/2 plate was bubble gummed on top of the cross member and a piece on the underside as well. Question: what year cross member will work as a replacement and does it have to be from a pickup or will one from a car work? I've seen some after market weld in cross members that say they will work in a stock frame. Anyone had any experience with them? Or should I just try to repair the member I've got? I'm not the best fabricator/welder around but I've got a couple of buddies who are more than capable. I haven't pulled the motor yet so I'm not positive of how bad the problem is. Thanks for any insight/advice.

11-08-2014, 09:04 PM	#1
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,413	1939 pickup front crossmember The front cross member in my '39 pickup was repaired by a PO and the repair leaves a lot to be desired. All that was done was a piece of 1/2 plate was bubble gummed on top of the cross member and a piece on the underside as well. Question: what year cross member will work as a replacement and does it have to be from a pickup or will one from a car work? I've seen some after market weld in cross members that say they will work in a stock frame. Anyone had any experience with them? Or should I just try to repair the member I've got? I'm not the best fabricator/welder around but I've got a couple of buddies who are more than capable. I haven't pulled the motor yet so I'm not positive of how bad the problem is. Thanks for any insight/advice. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.