I have a 1941 chevy special deluxe I just bought and found the frame has been welded on now I have been reading how people use S10 frames to replace the original frame can an y body tell me how to modify the frame to fit or were I can get that info or who sells kits.
What do you mean, precisely, by "the frame has been welded on" ? Knowing that info may help with offering suggestions. The original Chevy chassis of the '37 through '54 as some of the most easily upgraded in regard to suspension and that is, by far, easier and a a better solution than an S-10 chassis swap. For starters, the S-10 wheel track (width) is a bit too narrow at 54" for your application. Some people will tell you to use offset wheels to combat that, but all that does is screw up the front end geometry and somewhat defeats the purpose of the change in the first place. If you frame is useable, use it, if it is already missed up too badly, replace it with a stock frame, anything from '41 through '48 is the same. The easiest upgrade for front suspension is Chassis Engineering's BOLT ON front crossmember kit.
I agree, what welding is done and how has this screwed up your frame? Pics would help, or at least better explanation. Welding in itself on the frame does not mean the frame is not useable or no good.
I agree I don't want to use an S10 frame and will try to locate a camara for a pic if need be the weld is on the out side flange of frame back of were the suspension crossmember connects and the steering box is attached inside of frame and just back of that weld the weld is slopy and has blown holes threw the frame now I was planning on a MII frt suspension now my thought is at this point were the weld is it would be a week spot in the frame I don't mind using or finding another frame that belongs on this car but do you know were to find one what are your thoughts I am open to any good ideas
How to best proceed depends on whether the frame has been seriously damaged, perhaps in an accident, or may have just suffered a localized fatigue crack that was poorly repaired. In either case, having a competent welder inspect the poor repair would be the first thing I would recommend. Depending on his assessment, the next step could be a proper repair of that section, or if need be, searching for a good used frame. Given the wide range of years, '41,'42,'46,'47,'48 and all body styles except convertible, that will fit, it shouldn't be too difficult to locate a stock replacement. The guy in Post #2 above, Rodhotz, says he has one, but it's not clear where he lives. In any case, I've seen lots of derelict Chevys of that era sitting around here and there, so they are out there. A "Want" ad, here on the HAMB would probably turn one up within a reasonable distance of where you live.
You say you are going to put a M-2 set up on it...if you have the talent to do that you sure as hell have the talent to grind out some welds and put a 1/4" plate over it and weld it together. or maybe not??
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