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400exmatt
10-05-2005, 03:18 PM
does anyone have any idea how to fix a crack in a frame on a 1989 chevy silverao any help would be appreciated.
sly400ex
10-05-2005, 03:21 PM
Probably section it, better have someone that know what they are doing look at it.
baker250r
10-05-2005, 06:09 PM
technically... its tottaled... lol. its illegal to weld on a frame, but i got a 89 silverado too
underpowered
10-05-2005, 06:42 PM
where is it cracked at? on the previous body style they would crack around teh steering box and a company makes a bolt on kit. for the newer ones, 88-98 body style i dont think there is such a thing, you could plate it, or box it. we have done this on some toyotas that rust out in the rear. just build a box around the frame and weld it on all sides.
1fastR
10-06-2005, 07:19 AM
Originally posted by baker250r
technically... its tottaled... lol. its illegal to weld on a frame, but i got a 89 silverado too

It's illegal to weld on a frame?:huh I don't think so
yamaha250f
10-06-2005, 08:51 AM
well i think if you take 2 rectangular pieces of plate steel and get them cut longer then the crack and drill a hole on each side of them and the crack and bolt them in it will do the job thats what we did to fix our field bomber and it works very good but for street use id get a professional ok befor u go and try to get an inspection.
baker250r
10-06-2005, 01:38 PM
im preaty sure its illegal to weld on a frame, unless ur certified in that field. i know a operation here got busted cuz their welder wasnt ASC er somethin er other certified, and a few other people have ben ticketed for welding on their cars/trucks at home
red2004 TRX450R
10-06-2005, 02:25 PM
Originally posted by baker250r
technically... its tottaled... lol. its illegal to weld on a frame, but i got a 89 silverado too

IM GOING TO JAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

no just weld it and then box it in!!

this thred need a pix so that people can help you!!!
baker250r
10-06-2005, 02:27 PM
Originally posted by red2004 TRX450R
IM GOING TO JAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

no just weld it and then box it in!!

this thred need a pix so that people can help you!!!


lol, i do it too, but im just forewarning.......
Straigh400ex
10-06-2005, 04:49 PM
I would get a professional to look it over.