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Re: [oletrucks] RE: Fixing an old frame

To: "Steve Jackson" <Skypilot@bitstream.net>, <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] RE: Fixing an old frame
From: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2003 20:34:32 -0700
Hey Steve, there are enough Steve's on this list that you need to be a
little more specific.  Which Steve are you replying to?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Jackson" <Skypilot@bitstream.net>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 7:50 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] RE: Fixing an old frame


Steve:

It's not true that repairing an old frame will be weaker than the original.
A properly welded in patch will be every bit as good as the rest of the
frame. The keys to a good repair are:
1.Good preparation, all of the damaged metal must be removed and the area to
be welded must be cleaned down to bear metal.
2. Good fit.
3. Proper patch material.
4. Good weld penetration.
If you haven't done enough welding to know what I'm talking about find a
certified welder to help you out.

Steve Jackson
Steve's Hot Rod Design
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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