Rear suspension console, technical inquiry, rust repair, parts source |
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Rear suspension console, technical inquiry, rust repair, parts source |
mr2by4 |
Nov 22 2015, 08:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have a rusty lower suspension console on the passenger side. Is there any hope of finding a donor piece in good shape, or should I just get a replacement/repro piece?
It looks like the repro piece is easier to install since it is hopefully made to original spec and should fit right in. What is the best source for a reproduction console? Are they all created equally or will I be better off with one vendor over another. Is there a good video or thread to walk me through it? I found thousands of hits on the list, but have not been able to sift through them to find what I need. I had hoped I would not be doing rust repair, but ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) time for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
cary |
Nov 22 2015, 09:25 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Here's the place & the part ............
http://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP318 Here's the video you were looking for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v40ZpRL1Osw Info you need is on Post #3. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...pension+console I had trouble fitting mine. But it was caused by changing the wheelhouse long too. I had to do it twice. I was an a too far back. Not much. But I'm kind of picky. But when you put it back on the same long you'll be able to scribe the lines of both sides of the piece you'll be taking off, plus take measurements from every direction. If this is the only piece you'll be taking off. Buy the spot weld cutter from Harbor Freight. Make sure to dip the cutter in oil about 1/2 thru each weld. Keeps the cutter cool and it with last longer. When you see the cutting change to brown STOP. You've gone thru the first layer. My .02c while I'm drinking my first cup of coffee. |
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