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tribalvwbug Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2004 Posts: 157
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:59 pm Post subject: Frame section welding |
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I'm thinking of buying this 1969 sc truck but the rear frame has been cut out.
there's a replacement but I don't know how much was cut off. is there any way of knowing where it goes so it will line up. or any identifying marks. or measurements
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theKbStockpiler Samba Member
Joined: July 07, 2012 Posts: 2316 Location: Rust Belt
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 11:27 am Post subject: Re: frame section welding |
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You are going to want to know the exact situation of the underneath of the bus so take some pictures while you are under there. I would get a mock up engine for it with the tin on to locate the torsion tube in the right place. _________________ My beetle is not competing with your beetle. I have the yellow beetle in my town. There is a red one, a green one ......
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Danpa Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2007 Posts: 1253 Location: Valparaiso, in
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Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 4:13 am Post subject: Re: frame section welding |
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I would think if you could find the distance from the centerline of the torsion tube to the axle centerline and subtract that from the wheelbase, then that would tell you where the torsion tube should be located under the bus.
Mark that distance underneath on the floorpan and then determine how far forward the donor section's frame rail extends and if it is long enough.
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13389 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 6:18 am Post subject: Re: frame section welding |
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There are frame measurements for this and all buses. I wouldn't turn on a welder until I had them to insure everything is exactly where it should be.
I've seen different one's here on this site, you may search for them or PM Everett who'll know if there's some on this site.
The other option is to call a couple of frame or body shops in your area and ask if you can buy a copy of the frame dimensions. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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tribalvwbug Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2004 Posts: 157
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Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:26 am Post subject: Re: frame section welding |
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ok thanks guys |
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