So I was under my truck today

loacyota · 03-02-2008, 10:23 AM

I was changing all the fluids in my 81 yota pickup today, and I looked up and saw something that caught my eye. I have had frame rotted out before, but it is only the box in (yellow arrow) So I welded in a plate ( Red )arrow.

I peeled away undercoating and saw this on the bottom

So I look to the driver side at the same spot

So guess next free time will be into welding some 1/4in steel for support. But ill take suggestions

ozziesironmanoffroad · 03-02-2008, 10:53 AM

oooh... that frame probably isnt a happy camper... you could weld in some support, or just hit up your local roadsign companies.. im sure theyd give you some street sign post material you can build a new frame

Dare44 · 03-02-2008, 04:25 PM

you could always ask this guy for help

becaron · 03-02-2008, 04:35 PM

That's pretty tough right there.

DIHOWARD · 03-02-2008, 06:08 PM

what ever happened to the sign post frame guy?
he and the go-cart dude should hook up.

Dare44 · 03-02-2008, 06:16 PM

it is speculated that his frame fell apart while driving cuz he never replied after that post

ocdropzone · 03-02-2008, 06:17 PM

Too bad you aren't in Oregon, I think you could get this frame pretty cheap:
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/587246851.html

Good luck with the repairs, I feel lucky about the frame on my '81, though not so thrilled with my floor pan

loacyota · 03-02-2008, 07:55 PM

You dont even want to know about the floors. I drove it home an hour and half without even looking at the truck b4 hand, pulled up the carpet and saw the ground. When i took out the seat, i almost cried. Ive done the floors since. Tommorrow im goin to get some 1/4 in flat stock and gonna start doing some welding. And DARE44.......that is some funny stuff , but some1 should be shot 4 doing that to a toyota

fillsrunner4 · 03-02-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dare44

you could always ask this guy for help

WOW

loacyota · 03-03-2008, 01:40 PM

Good news, I just got done pressure washing the frame, then the truck(got a little carried away) and I didnt find any more cracks. I did see some places that could use reinforcement from the factory. Anyone that knows more about 1st gen truck frames and weak points, let me know. Going to start prepping tomorrow and getting the steel Wednesday. Thank you

loacyota · 03-06-2008, 06:00 PM

Finished one side so far

canuckyotafan · 03-09-2008, 07:52 AM

hey are u using a mig welder? And are u a welder, because welding the frame on a vehicle is definately not something u should do if u never done it before? i ve been a welder for years and i still would consider getting a pro to do it. i am just wondering?

loacyota · 03-09-2008, 05:46 PM

Ive done welding before, but I learned that overhead welding, is a totally different ball game. My welder was having an issue 2. So I know it isnt the prettiest, but it will hold. You can actually see where I started the project and where I ended. By the last 2 plates I had it down pat. so i ground a lot off this one, which was the first and re-welded. IT all turned out pretty good. have pics tomorrow

03-02-2008, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
loacyota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 68	So I was under my truck today I was changing all the fluids in my 81 yota pickup today, and I looked up and saw something that caught my eye. I have had frame rotted out before, but it is only the box in (yellow arrow) So I welded in a plate ( Red )arrow. I peeled away undercoating and saw this on the bottom So I look to the driver side at the same spot So guess next free time will be into welding some 1/4in steel for support. But ill take suggestions

03-02-2008, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,167	oooh... that frame probably isnt a happy camper... you could weld in some support, or just hit up your local roadsign companies.. im sure theyd give you some street sign post material you can build a new frame __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

03-02-2008, 04:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dare44 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grass valley, ca Posts: 902	you could always ask this guy for help __________________ 1997 Toyota 4x4 SR5 4runner 3.4 auto Toytec 3 inch coil spring Lift Trail Gear Rock Sliders Maxxis Bighorn M/T's Amp Custom Rims Cobra CB, 5ft Firestik KC Daylighters http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3008195 Near Future List Bumpers Lockers 1st Gen Roll Bar Winning the Lottery?

03-02-2008, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
becaron Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 38	That's pretty tough right there. __________________ Yota's Owned: 94 pickup 2wd 94 4runner SR5 96 T100 (current truck)

03-02-2008, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
DIHOWARD Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WAUCONDA, IL Posts: 206	what ever happened to the sign post frame guy? he and the go-cart dude should hook up. __________________ 2003 4RUNNER LTD V6 FUSION LIFT/COOPER ATR/CAI/AMSOIL Technical skill is mastery of complexity while creativity is mastery of simplicity."

03-02-2008, 06:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dare44 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grass valley, ca Posts: 902	it is speculated that his frame fell apart while driving cuz he never replied after that post __________________ 1997 Toyota 4x4 SR5 4runner 3.4 auto Toytec 3 inch coil spring Lift Trail Gear Rock Sliders Maxxis Bighorn M/T's Amp Custom Rims Cobra CB, 5ft Firestik KC Daylighters http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3008195 Near Future List Bumpers Lockers 1st Gen Roll Bar Winning the Lottery?

03-02-2008, 06:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX Posts: 2,819	Too bad you aren't in Oregon, I think you could get this frame pretty cheap: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/587246851.html Good luck with the repairs, I feel lucky about the frame on my '81, though not so thrilled with my floor pan __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker SR5 B4Runner Build '89 Tercel Project POS Gas Saver TREKKER Forum LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS All Toyota Website Search Engine Wheel Responsibly, Don't screw it up for others...

03-02-2008, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
loacyota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 68	You dont even want to know about the floors. I drove it home an hour and half without even looking at the truck b4 hand, pulled up the carpet and saw the ground. When i took out the seat, i almost cried. Ive done the floors since. Tommorrow im goin to get some 1/4 in flat stock and gonna start doing some welding. And DARE44.......that is some funny stuff , but some1 should be shot 4 doing that to a toyota

03-03-2008, 01:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
loacyota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 68	Good news, I just got done pressure washing the frame, then the truck(got a little carried away) and I didnt find any more cracks. I did see some places that could use reinforcement from the factory. Anyone that knows more about 1st gen truck frames and weak points, let me know. Going to start prepping tomorrow and getting the steel Wednesday. Thank you

03-06-2008, 06:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
loacyota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 68	Finished one side so far

03-09-2008, 07:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
canuckyotafan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 36	hey are u using a mig welder? And are u a welder, because welding the frame on a vehicle is definately not something u should do if u never done it before? i ve been a welder for years and i still would consider getting a pro to do it. i am just wondering?

03-09-2008, 05:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
loacyota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 68	Ive done welding before, but I learned that overhead welding, is a totally different ball game. My welder was having an issue 2. So I know it isnt the prettiest, but it will hold. You can actually see where I started the project and where I ended. By the last 2 plates I had it down pat. so i ground a lot off this one, which was the first and re-welded. IT all turned out pretty good. have pics tomorrow

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