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Part of Frame Rusted Through

 
69LemansProject 69LemansProject
New User | Posts: 21 | Joined: 05/09
Posted: 08/21/09
04:57 AM

sooo theres a piece of the frame about a foot long at most that is rusted through..... how can i fix/patch/manage that problem?  

 
Pontiacman8 Pontiacman8
Guru | Posts: 1641 | Joined: 02/08
Posted: 08/21/09
05:43 AM

Were is the rust located on the frame maybe even post some pics of the rusted area.  
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Pontiacman8 Pontiacman8
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Posted: 08/21/09
11:13 AM

Maybe even post some pics of your ride in the readers ride section.  
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69LemansProject 69LemansProject
New User | Posts: 21 | Joined: 05/09
Posted: 08/25/09
04:27 AM

as soon as i can get my computer working well enough to post pics i will. the rust is right under the passengers side  

 
Pontiacman8 Pontiacman8
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Posted: 08/25/09
05:59 PM

Yep.  
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creepyracing creepyracing
User | Posts: 154 | Joined: 06/08
Posted: 08/25/09
07:43 PM

Just a word of caution. Don't race that car until you go through the whole frame and suspension and bring it back to standards. I would also go through all the brake lines and fuel lines as well. If the frame is that rusted chances are the lines are too.  

 
65pmdgto1 65pmdgto1
User | Posts: 171 | Joined: 12/07
Posted: 08/25/09
07:44 PM

The right side torque box on my 65 was swiss cheese when I took it off the frame too. But with some 3/16 flat bar I was able to cut and weld new metal in and over lap the existing metal, you can't see it today. I sat the frame up level on stands and took my time welding it up to make sure I wasn't putting a twist in it. If the frame rail is the problem I would look for a replacement but these can be repaired too. The body must be pretty rusty also. Good luck and fun welding it all back together.  

 
69LemansProject 69LemansProject
New User | Posts: 21 | Joined: 05/09
Posted: 08/26/09
04:22 AM

creepyracing- im not planning on racing for a while. i know she wouldnt be able to take it now. i used the first half of my bonus from the army on it and when the other half comes in im gonna use that to fix up everything i can.  

 
creepyracing creepyracing
User | Posts: 154 | Joined: 06/08
Posted: 08/27/09
01:38 AM

U.S. ARMY very cool,thank you for your service.I know you asked about racing it awhile back and I'd hate to see you get hurt.I have 4years active army and 17 reserve and I used my reserve checks to buy parts for my car. Many fond memories and some not so good from my sevice years.If you are still active be careful out there and thanks again.  

 
Pontiacman8 Pontiacman8
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Posted: 08/27/09
10:17 AM

Yes thank you for your service and be safe.  
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Pontiacman8 Pontiacman8
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Posted: 08/27/09
10:59 AM

When you get the pics posted let me know.  
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65pmdgto1 65pmdgto1
User | Posts: 171 | Joined: 12/07
Posted: 08/27/09
08:35 PM

I don't know where you are located, I'll look up your profle. Here in eastern  Washington state we have some very good frames  around for these cars if they were native to the area and some are. My local guy here ships them 10 or 12 at a time to the midwest. If you are close by I will get you in contact with him.  

 
69LemansProject 69LemansProject
New User | Posts: 21 | Joined: 05/09
Posted: 08/28/09
04:50 AM

I should have pics later tonight or tomorrow. Im National Guard for now but hopefully going warrant officer and reclassing aviation. 65pmdgto1 im in NY sooo its kinda on the opposite side of the country.  

 

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