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Doing big block swap and notice this.

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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 01:06 AM
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I notice that apparently someone welded into the crossmember. Kind of worried about this.

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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 02:20 AM
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Pretty common especially with BB and heavy suspension.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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If you're worried you can clean the areas up to inspect their welding and then if you're still worried you can have someone weld in some gussets for support.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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BUBBA bubblegum

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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Just had that done on my '80 with Gymkhana suspension. The lower A arm mount tends to tear loose under heavy use. My frame is great otherwise with no rust or damage. A good welding job with extra braces make for a permanent repair. Yours is not the neatest job I've ever seen but otherwise looks ok. I'd have it checked before I went too far. Good luck!
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