is there any major value in an 83 truck that has a cracked frame? can the frame be fixed or is the only option buildin a new one? i found this truck and was going to buy it untill i found the crack in the frame..... and feed back would help. Thanks :welder: !!!
83 4x4 with cracked frame.
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I would think the frame would be repairable. Get some plate about 1' long and weld peices on all four sides all the way around if you can get the frame back together the way it is suppsoed to be then reinforce it. Is it cracked on the passenger and the driver side or just one side.
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i have the same problem with my 80 model i did the same thing that guy /\ said and it has worked out for me, i'm still kinda worried though
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Im in California, up in Santa Rosa. The frame is broken on the pasenger side between the cab and the bed. the guy that owned it before put some plates on it with bolts and had been driving it around like that. let me know what you do to remedy the problem and i will do the same if i get and fix the truck... have a good night.
Im in California, up in Santa Rosa. The frame is broken on the pasenger side between the cab and the bed. the guy that owned it before put some plates on it with bolts and had been driving it around like that. let me know what you do to remedy the problem and i will do the same if i get and fix the truck... have a good night.
If you want to drive the truck on the road, you'll need "certified welds", i.e., someone who can supply documentation of thier frame repairing credentials. Unless you have a friend who can do this for you, forget it.
If you're wanting it for a trail rig, then buy it and have someone proficient at welding (yourself or a friend) fix the frame.
If you're wanting it for a trail rig, then buy it and have someone proficient at welding (yourself or a friend) fix the frame.
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