front body mount ?

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front body mount ?

Post by E-4 Ken » Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:55 pm

Hi all ! I have a 42 gpw. there is a hole in the large body gusset close to the body side bracket . looks like a bolt should go in it to the frame but no hole in the frame ? i can't find a photo of a tub sitting on the frame to help me id the reason for that hole. thanks . Ken
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Re: front body mount ?

Post by GSS » Mon Feb 19, 2018 5:24 pm

It is just a hole.....can’t recall ever seeing anything attached to that, but there are many experts on this forum who may know more.
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Re: front body mount ?

Post by dpcd67 » Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:19 am

It was a welding fixture locating hole; the only bolt there is the transverse one through the riveted tab.
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Re: front body mount ?

Post by E-4 Ken » Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:49 pm

Thanks Guys ! now i can get a good night's sleep again . Ken


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