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How bad is my rusty ear?, Give it to me straight |
cstone12 |
Apr 11 2010, 08:17 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 20-February 07 From: Cleveland Member No.: 7,550 |
I was under my car this weekend replacing the alternator thanks to a great post I found on this site. Anyway, I took the opportunity to poke around with a screwdriver and woops... it went right through my driver side rear suspension ear! One of the POs fixed the hell hole and ear but evidently didn't make it to the other side. I have a 110v MIG that is probably about the cheapest one you can find but will I be able to use something like that to repair this? Is the car even safe to drive? There are too many good things about this car to abandon it due to this. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i193.photobucket.com-7550-1271038663.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i193.photobucket.com-7550-1271038666.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i193.photobucket.com-7550-1271038668.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i193.photobucket.com-7550-1271038672.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i193.photobucket.com-7550-1271038676.5.jpg) |
ChrisFoley |
Apr 12 2010, 04:20 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
AFAIK, only passenger side inner consoles (& engine shelfs) are available new.
Most donor cars are going to have rust in that area too so you will probably have to fabricate your own replacement pieces. The engine should be removed to do the repair. While the suspension is apart you should seriously consider installing replacement bushings since the one pictured is pretty well knackered. |
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