Need Some Timely Input
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: North Easton Mass
Check the frame for rust, especially the differential crossmember. Feel inside the frame with a finger to see if there is a lot of loose scale inside the frame. Scale = metal+rust that isn't part of the frame anymore. Even if the frame isn't rusted through if there is heavy scale buildup (1/8" thick chunks or more) the frame is going to be much weaker than it was originally. Take a pointed hammer like a body hammer with you and tap along the differential crossmember and trailing arm pocket area. If you hear anything other than a metallic ring (like a thud) look out. You will either tap through a hole or metal that will soon become a hole.
Frames for chrome bumper cars are expensive and getting more expensive every day.
Rick B.
Frames for chrome bumper cars are expensive and getting more expensive every day.
Rick B.
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 235
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From: Dumont New Jersey
Had to delay pick up till Monday/Tuesdayy.
So have some time to look around at other questions I may have. BUT The mirror /birdcage thing is awesome input.
Anything else, lmk
Eric
So have some time to look around at other questions I may have. BUT The mirror /birdcage thing is awesome input.
Anything else, lmk
Eric
