Help on swapping front suspension

[Blackhillsdag]

I'm about to purchase an early 90 something k1500 regular cab short box 4x4 with 4.3l 5 spd. It was hit in the right front. The frame is tweaked and the front differential housing was broken in the hit. Another frame comes with it, I think a cab and a half. Can I just do measurements, cut and replace the front frame rails and suspension? Then weld like mild steel?

I'm new to forums and my first post. Thanks in advance.

 

[DonYukon]

mmm to make it straight it will be tough. also I wouldnt just butt weld it. you might need to beef that section up with sandwhich plate it. the best option is a direct frame swap. would be less work in the long run.

 

[Blackhillsdag]

mmm to make it straight it will be tough. also I wouldnt just butt weld it. you might need to beef that section up with sandwhich plate it. the best option is a direct frame swap. would be less work in the long run.

I was thinking maybe a z cut with backing plates. I think if I'm careful measuring it should be too bad. I could get a laser level to get elevations, I think.

 

[Blackhillsdag]

Good frames out here might be hard to find. I have not looked.

 

[east302]

How much is this truck with the tweaked frame?

 

[Blackhillsdag]

500 bucks with 2nd frame and all straight tinwork except grille