Rear crossmemeber replacement?
11-23-2017, 09:14 AM
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Rear crossmemeber replacement?
Well, I’m getting the while you’re in there work bug. I’m replacing the tank and lines as they’re old and done. The ‘69 has been hit in the back and repaired poorly. The Rear Crossmember looks like a bendy noodle. Question, how difficult is it to replace the Crossmember? This is the Rear crossmember not the diff cross. I’d grind it out and have a pro welder at the house weld the new one in. Also, at the very end of the frame rails that run forward and aft, the last two inches or so turn up. Is this damage from the wreck or just how the frame is made? I live in West Palm Beach so if anyone lives close chime in!
11-23-2017, 09:24 AM
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Hi A,
Replacing the rear cross-member is straight forward for a competent welder.
I would think the rear of the frame rails should be 'braced' before the cross-member is removed to ensure that a twist in the rear of the frame doesn't occur.
The rear of you 69 frame rails should turn up at the ends.
Regards,
Alan
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Replacing the rear cross-member is straight forward for a competent welder.
I would think the rear of the frame rails should be 'braced' before the cross-member is removed to ensure that a twist in the rear of the frame doesn't occur.
The rear of you 69 frame rails should turn up at the ends.
Regards,
Alan
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11-23-2017, 09:51 AM
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[QUOTE=Alan 71;1596028483]Hi A,
Replacing the rear cross-member is straight forward for a competent welder.
I would think the rear of the frame rails should be 'braced' before the cross-member is removed to ensure that a twist in the rear of the frame doesn't occur.
The rear of you 69 frame rails should turn up at the ends.
Regards,
Alan
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Alan, thank you for your complete and quick response. I’m fairly sure the cross member can be ground out my myself and sweat but for the welding I’ll leave that to the experts. For securing the frame rails would the tank support bolted back onto the rails be enough?
Replacing the rear cross-member is straight forward for a competent welder.
I would think the rear of the frame rails should be 'braced' before the cross-member is removed to ensure that a twist in the rear of the frame doesn't occur.
The rear of you 69 frame rails should turn up at the ends.
Regards,
Alan
Happy Thanksgiving!
[/QUAlan, thank you for your complete and quick response. I’m fairly sure the cross member can be ground out my myself and sweat but for the welding I’ll leave that to the experts. For securing the frame rails would the tank support bolted back onto the rails be enough?
11-23-2017, 10:10 AM
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Hi A,
I think I'd do a little more bracing than that.
Perhaps use a piece of angle with holes in it.
Try to find a place 'near' the end of the rails with a hole so you can place the piece of angle and be able to run bolts/nuts through the rail.
Regards,
Alan
I think I'd do a little more bracing than that.
Perhaps use a piece of angle with holes in it.
Try to find a place 'near' the end of the rails with a hole so you can place the piece of angle and be able to run bolts/nuts through the rail.
Regards,
Alan
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11-23-2017, 02:42 PM
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The rear cross member is one of the members that can actually be repaired without cutting it out . The metal is very receptive to moving since it is not that thick. However with the body on, you may not have the room to manipulate it back into place.
Good Luck!
RVZIO
Good Luck!
RVZIO
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