| PM | Quote | Reply | Full Topic |
Seasoned...
Joined: Sat Oct 21st, 2017
Location: Near The Pointy End , USA
Posts: 1299
Status:
Offline
Reputation: 
Reputation Points: $user_rep
Here we are back in 2008 or 09 pulling the frame out from under a 92 sport so the frame could be boxed
My buddy Brett has been rebuilding his 94 Sport for years, he has owned the truck since new in 93. Its pretty cool truck now running a 4.0 SOHC engine and 5 speed from a 04 Edge using the 93 OHV computer.. The sohc never fit right with the TTB so hes redoing it with a 347 now, truck will be HP D44 SAS
I love these pics so figured I would share, it was an interesting day
THAT ^^^ Looks like it was scary fun.. lol
Scrambler82 wrote:
By only boxing portion of the frame, do you open the frame to collecting mud and dirt behind the boxed areas ?
Is there a chart that states where the Plate go to do the best job ?
I guess that Sport Frame in the picture isn't boxed !
My idea's have been to either use existing frame holes as there are a few I've noted and either add in a couple if necessary. I'll also snatch a pic or two tomorrow afternoon and add to this but in the front frame rails as @V8 Level II mentions the front is slightly boxed in on the 93-94' and where the bumper supporting bolts go. I have noted that the accordian'd crumple zone is capped off but it is NOT solid. If I recall, it seems as though the top was left extended during manufacturing, folded downward to create an end plate of sorts and then the way its in place makes it look like the corners were left docked to provide drainage or at the very least air to enter into the cavity which I am positive here in the desert (West side of the world), the frame in ambient warm air all day tends to have the same effect as direct sunlight drying your driveway after washing your car on it. Once the water source is gone, things start to dry very quickly.
Its suggested that 6-inch-wide 10-gauge cold rolled steel, in I assume whatever feesable lengths would be best cost effective wise. The plates would still have to be cut down to match the frame itself and I've read it would be best to weld it into the inside of the frame itself. Which lends the further thoughts of even if I purchase the metal in say 4' length's. I would assume something such as a frame would be welded on both sides. Someone correct me if I am wrong. That being said the slow process of allowing the metal to be worked and cooled off plus whatever the duty cycle of the welder used is. I have a feeling although worth it, this project will be taking on some time on the Time clock.
I found this article interesting read and helpful so far in thoughts DIY Frame Mods and I'll be likely researching the out of this topic alone.. so much to think about on top of other things. I don't mind putting the time and effort in as well.. I don't think I could go wrong as far as value in it.., there is a dual purpose in the learning/working aspects of it all too and like tools, unless a truck was wiped out in total loss; but both trucks will be done the same and fully documented as well.
@V8 Level II I wanted to go over your post too but ran out of time and will do so shortly, you bring up some good points, some already in thought...
____________________
"Be never first, never last and never noticed." - Unknown
"The slave is held most securely when he is held by the chains of his own will and of his own fears, and when he is locked down by his own slavish desires for a comfortable life." - Michael Bunker
"Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur" - ~ attributed to Petronius (Gaius Petronius Arbiter (ca. 27–66 AD))
Roman courtier during the reign of Nero.
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it." - Thomas Paine
~ Undrstm8ed Truckumentry Write Up Pg.
~ Undrstm8ed Trailermentry Write Up Pg.
.