Rusty Frame!!!

mkh · 2015-05-14 04:23:29

I think I may have some frame rot! http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/mkh1/095_zps4ordvhsq.jpg (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/mkh1/media/095_zps4ordvhsq.jpg.html) http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/mkh1/CIMG3546_zps6qfghe8w.jpg (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/mkh1/media/CIMG3546_zps6qfghe8w.jpg.html) http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/mkh1/CIMG3548_zpsnkdourxy.jpg (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/mkh1/media/CIMG3548_zpsnkdourxy.jpg.html) http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/mkh1/CIMG3544_zpstnpsrbox.jpg (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/mkh1/media/CIMG3544_zpstnpsrbox.jpg.html)

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May 14, 2015 | 12:23 AM

mkh

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Rusty Frame!!!

I think I may have some frame rot!

May 14, 2015 | 12:26 AM

mkh

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May 14, 2015 | 12:29 AM

hwcoop

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Wow, not much left...hows the birdcage and windshield frame?

May 14, 2015 | 12:32 AM

nwav8tor

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OUCH!! That sure is UGLY!!

Paul

May 14, 2015 | 12:43 AM

KYC4

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Yikes! Time to be looking for a replacement frame.

I hope you save this one, sir.

Later,

Lee

May 14, 2015 | 12:52 AM

LT1M21Vette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hwcoop

...hows the birdcage and windshield frame?

I would guess they are as bad.

May 14, 2015 | 01:03 AM

mkh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hwcoop

Wow, not much left...hows the birdcage and windshield frame?

Ha, I would take a picture of the upper windshield frame but its not there. Seriously its gone. The rest of the bird cage is sort of there in places. Believe it or not it will drive around the driveway and was 100% complete until I started parting it out. The car came out of Michigan. The previous owner had installed a new gas tank and had a new front cross member ready to install. Not sure what he was thinking. ha
Mike

May 14, 2015 | 06:54 AM

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May 14, 2015 | 07:04 AM

Alan 71

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Hi mkh,
Don't you think the body is holding it all together at this point!
WOW!!!
Regards,
Alan

May 14, 2015 | 09:16 AM

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joewill

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this one goes into my archives as the worst I have ever seen...

May 14, 2015 | 09:25 AM

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65GGvert

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What makes you think it's rusted?

May 14, 2015 | 10:29 AM

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sullyman56

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What makes you think it's rusted?

It does seem somewhat oxidized.

May 14, 2015 | 12:05 PM

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revneck

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Surface.....rust.....

May 14, 2015 | 12:11 PM

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AkrHack

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Originally Posted by revneck

Surface.....rust.....

Yup, just hit the frame with a wire brush to knock off the loose stuff and slop on some POR-15. After that, it will be good to go!

May 14, 2015 | 12:18 PM

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revneck

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AkrHack

Yup, just hit the frame with a wire brush to knock off the loose stuff and slop on some POR-15. After that, it will be good to go!

I wish my brake lines were that easy to reach!

May 14, 2015 | 02:40 PM

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Kevin68

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It needs some 8" spring bolts to lower the rear end.

May 14, 2015 | 02:52 PM

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OMF

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Wow

May 14, 2015 | 10:29 PM

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SHARKBIT77

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Winner winner chicken dinner. Best or worst I've ever seen.

May 14, 2015 | 10:52 PM

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mkh

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Sad!! This car was very complete. you would have never know it if you didn't look under the car. The body is super straight and I can find no signs of any type of accident. Ill post some birdcage pics tomorrow.
Mike