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      • 1964 Chevy Pickup Restomod
      • 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Vert
      • 1964 413 Swap Out
      • 1967 Dart Overdrive Conversion
      • Corvette Frame Repair
      • 1970 Barracuda Project
      • 1939 Dodge Crossmember
      • 1967 Camaro Driveline Overhaul
      • 1968 Plymouth Valiant Brake Upgrade
      • Imperial 3 Speed Transmission
      • 1950 Ford Van Frame Repair
      • Corvair Accelerator
      • 340 Manifold Repair
  • About Troxell's
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  • Mopars At The Shop 2016
  • Troxell's Home
  • 340 Manifold Repair
  • 1964 Chevy Pickup Restomod


1950 Ford  Van Frame Repair


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This 1950 Ford Van came into the shop because of a knocking sound when it would go over a bump.

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Sometime during the 66yr life of this van,  the front shock mounts were replaced, and shocks that were too long were put in.  This caused the shock to bottom out, which caused the frame to crack.

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 Cracked sections were ground down and welded.  But the large piece of missing frame was a challenge.  That section could be cut out and a piece welded in place, but a better solution was decided on.

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New piece of steel was cut out that would fit on other side of frame rail and welded into place.  This not only replaces the missing section, but also reinforces the repaired area and mounting holes for shock mount.

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New metal primered and shock mount bolted into place.

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Correct length shock installed on both sides and the van is back on the road.

Troxells
24588 Harvey Road
Caldwell, Idaho  83607



EMAIL:  troxellsgarage@gmail.com

PHONE: 
805-489-0499
805-441-1348

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