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Hell-hole repair shop |
last337 |
Dec 2 2013, 05:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 4-December 12 From: New Orleans Member No.: 15,221 Region Association: None |
Okay, well after a day thinking about my day at the track yesterday I am quite curious what it would cost to get someone else to fix the hell-hole. I honestly dont even know anyone close to New Orleans that would work on this thing. Anyone got any ideas of a reputable shop in my vicinity and what I should expect to pay.
I have access to my own shop and a couple really good welder buddies but I am just intimidated by the project. Some of the repairs I have seen here are so extensive |
last337 |
Dec 3 2013, 09:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 4-December 12 From: New Orleans Member No.: 15,221 Region Association: None |
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I just cant see spending another 2k-3k to get a tub and ship it all the way here. Thanks for the encouragement. I am a bit nervous about what I will find but I am not one to back down from something once I get started so I guess I just need to start (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Where should I get everything for the repairs? It seems like a lot of people are using a stiffening kit in place of the damaged longs. Is that the way to go? Fortunately I should have access to plenty of steel so I would like to fabricate some of the pieces if possible. I guess the first step really is just to pull it apart and start poking. Should I drop the motor before I do anything else? |
SirAndy |
Dec 3 2013, 12:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,675 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
It seems like a lot of people are using a stiffening kit in place of the damaged longs. No! Stop right there. Please, just don't ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) A stiffening kit is meant for a SOLID car that sees additional stress, like AX or racing. It is *not* to be used as a shortcut for rust repair! There are plenty of threads here about fixing rust in those areas, from easy to hard to "are you nuts?". It's all been done before ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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