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STEP 13 - WELD TRUCK BODY TO FRAME
(TRUCKS ONLY)
1. Fabricate two fl ats, from
1/4” thick x 4” wide steel,
that will fi t in the area on
the truck frame shown in
FIG. 58-1.
2. Weld fl at to the truck frame
and the C-channel on the
RH side of truck body as
shown in FIG. 58-1. Ensure
welds on fl at are the same
length above and below the
wood spacer (FIG. 58-1).
Repeat for the LH side of
the truck body.
WELDING TRUCK BODY TO FRAME
(RH SIDE SHOWN)
FIG. 58-1
TRUCK BODY
C-CHANNEL
FLAT
TRUCK FRAME
CAUTION
To protect the original paint sys-
tem, a 3” wide area of paint must be
removed from all sides of the weld
area before welding.
CAUTION
To prevent truck body from moving out of position, weld the C-channels on
each side of truck body to truck frame.
CAUTION
When using an electric welder, connect the welder to one of the parts being
welded, as close to the weld as possible. Failure to comply could result in
damage to cylinders and electrical parts.
1/4”
2 PLACES
AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
(TYPICAL - RH & LH SIDES
OF TRUCK BODY)
WOOD SPACER