#1 crossmember repair
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Burning Brakes
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#1 crossmember repair
I see they don't sell the tool anymore but they do sell a replacement for the lower part of the cross member.Anyone replaced theirs.I notice zip carries the panel..I have been busy fixing othere things and now that I have gotten around to it they sell the tool anymore.Just my luck I guess.Mine has been bent in pretty good.I don't know if the tool would have good enough to repair it or not.
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this topic was just covered a few days ago, the tool is still available, did you try a search? Here's the link
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...oval-tool.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...oval-tool.html
Last edited by MelWff; Feb 18, 2012 at 10:55 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston Texas
I see they don't sell the tool anymore but they do sell a replacement for the lower part of the cross member.Anyone replaced theirs.I notice zip carries the panel..I have been busy fixing othere things and now that I have gotten around to it they sell the tool anymore.Just my luck I guess.Mine has been bent in pretty good.I don't know if the tool would have good enough to repair it or not.
Dan
Intermediate
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From: Bella Vista AR
I see they don't sell the tool anymore but they do sell a replacement for the lower part of the cross member.Anyone replaced theirs.I notice zip carries the panel..I have been busy fixing othere things and now that I have gotten around to it they sell the tool anymore.Just my luck I guess.Mine has been bent in pretty good.I don't know if the tool would have good enough to repair it or not.
Uintah
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Tx
How about this - I think it might be a good way to split the cost. There seems to be enough interest that this would probably work.
Someone buy the part, and then agree to sell it for $30 less than they paid for it. I looked, and the part qualifies for free shipping, so if someone buys it, I would pay them 130+shipping for it, and when done, I would sell it for 100+shipping. The person that buys it could either keep it or sell it - eventually it will reach a point were someone will decide that to keep it.
I would be willing to go first, if someone would agree to buy it for $130+shipping - but my car is currently in the shop till mid-March.
Someone buy the part, and then agree to sell it for $30 less than they paid for it. I looked, and the part qualifies for free shipping, so if someone buys it, I would pay them 130+shipping for it, and when done, I would sell it for 100+shipping. The person that buys it could either keep it or sell it - eventually it will reach a point were someone will decide that to keep it.
I would be willing to go first, if someone would agree to buy it for $130+shipping - but my car is currently in the shop till mid-March.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi,
I believe the tool goes into place through the front spring pocket in the frame, so the suspension on one side has to be disassembled.
This might affect just when people would want this tool, and how long they might keep it.
Regards,
Alan
I believe the tool goes into place through the front spring pocket in the frame, so the suspension on one side has to be disassembled.
This might affect just when people would want this tool, and how long they might keep it.
Regards,
Alan
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Melting Slicks
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At some point I'll need to perform this fix but having just installed my new springs I think I can live with the dent for awhile.. probably a long time.
Melting Slicks
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From: Damascus MD
Tool
If my vette does not sell I am definitely in for the tool.
I also have the original Kent Moore Tool that makes it easy to remove the spring. You can see the tool if you have a Service Manual at the end of the Front Suspension section.
Maybe we can work something out
Bill
I also have the original Kent Moore Tool that makes it easy to remove the spring. You can see the tool if you have a Service Manual at the end of the Front Suspension section.
Maybe we can work something out
Bill
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston Texas
I've bought one. Whatever you guys want to work out is fine with me. It should be here Friday. I'll be done with it the same day. Use my email, g.dan@mac.com.
And yes the shipping was free via ground 7-10 day delivery, but I need it sooner. Don't worry about the shipping cost.
Let me know, I'm happy to give back for the help I have received from the members.
Dan
And yes the shipping was free via ground 7-10 day delivery, but I need it sooner. Don't worry about the shipping cost.
Let me know, I'm happy to give back for the help I have received from the members.
Dan
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From: Beecher Illinois
Melting Slicks
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I've bought one. Whatever you guys want to work out is fine with me. It should be here Friday. I'll be done with it the same day. Use my email, g.dan@mac.com.
And yes the shipping was free via ground 7-10 day delivery, but I need it sooner. Don't worry about the shipping cost.
Let me know, I'm happy to give back for the help I have received from the members.
Dan
And yes the shipping was free via ground 7-10 day delivery, but I need it sooner. Don't worry about the shipping cost.
Let me know, I'm happy to give back for the help I have received from the members.
Dan
Thanks,
Matt
