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| Stoddy |
 Apr 15 2019, 04:25 AM
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Hi all
I'm a way off yet but when I come to cutting out the rust, how do I know how much I can take before I need a chassis brace? I'm planning on a rotisserie approach which i think will mean that the chassis will be suspended from each far end, therefore putting the most leverage on the weakest spot, ie, the floor and sills. Do I just go straight for braces? It feels like that makes the most sense but wondered if anyone had any advice. Cheers! Stoddy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| bbrock |
Apr 15 2019, 08:11 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with all of the above. Brace before you start and use an adjustable brace so you can correct as you go. You'll be amazed how easy it is to flex the car once the longs come off.
Also, I got some really good advice when I started my rustoration to fix the structural components BEFORE putting it on a rotisserie. I built a simple frame that bolted to the suspension points so the car was supported more evenly while the structural work was being done. I sized the tubing so it could be repurposed for a rotisserie once the structural work was finished. That plan worked like a champ. Good luck! |
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| mepstein |
Apr 15 2019, 03:57 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,208 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Apr 15 2019, 10:11 AM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with all of the above. Brace before you start and use an adjustable brace so you can correct as you go. You'll be amazed how easy it is to flex the car once the longs come off. Also, I got some really good advice when I started my rustoration to fix the structural components BEFORE putting it on a rotisserie. I built a simple frame that bolted to the suspension points so the car was supported more evenly while the structural work was being done. I sized the tubing so it could be repurposed for a rotisserie once the structural work was finished. That plan worked like a champ. Good luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) our shop does the structural rust repair on a cellette bench before it goes on a rotisserie for finish work. If you don’t have a bench, a level table to rest the longs would be good. |
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Stoddy THE COLONEL Question. Apr 15 2019, 04:25 AM
URY914 Yes put the brace in from the beginning. Why would... Apr 15 2019, 04:38 AM
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Yes put the brace in from the beginning. Why woul... Apr 15 2019, 05:58 AM defianty Brace it before you start. But I'd take measur... Apr 15 2019, 07:28 AM tygaboy Bracing is the way to go. For "major" re... Apr 15 2019, 08:04 AM preach
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