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> Rear suspension console, technical inquiry, rust repair, parts source
mr2by4
post Nov 22 2015, 08:38 AM
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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 ...
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mr2by4   Rear suspension console   Nov 22 2015, 08:38 AM
mr2by4   I will try to get in and get some pictures of the ...   Nov 22 2015, 08:44 AM
mepstein   They all originate from reproduction design. It...   Nov 22 2015, 08:53 AM
cary   Here's the place & the part ...............   Nov 22 2015, 09:25 AM
mr2by4   Here's the video you were looking for. https...   Nov 22 2015, 10:20 AM
mr2by4   Thanks for the suggestions. Here is what I am look...   Nov 22 2015, 10:13 AM
cary   Here's my little project .................. :(...   Nov 22 2015, 10:45 AM
cary   Why it comes time to install the new part. Stay 10...   Nov 22 2015, 10:55 AM
cary   On my replacement I drilled a couple drain holes j...   Nov 22 2015, 11:36 AM
mr2by4   On my replacement I drilled a couple drain holes ...   Nov 22 2015, 02:24 PM
914werke   As is normally the case you have more issues lurki...   Nov 23 2015, 09:50 AM
mr2by4   As is normally the case you have more issues lurk...   Nov 23 2015, 11:57 AM
mbseto   I do not want to step onto the slippery slope of...   Nov 23 2015, 12:59 PM
ClayPerrine   You are going to have to pull the fuel lines I ins...   Nov 23 2015, 08:13 PM
cary   So I have myself covered, but I need a bit of advi...   Nov 23 2015, 10:54 PM
mr2by4   So I have myself covered, but I need a bit of adv...   Nov 24 2015, 07:41 AM
mr2by4   Cleaned up the rust area to reveal the extent of t...   Nov 25 2015, 01:17 PM
rdauenhauer   sorry to say...Tip o' the ice burg.   Nov 25 2015, 01:28 PM
mr2by4   sorry to say...Tip o' the ice burg. This is ...   Nov 25 2015, 07:12 PM
mepstein   sorry to say...Tip o' the ice burg. This is...   Nov 25 2015, 07:29 PM
02loftsmoor   get in there aggressively , clean and sand blast ...   Nov 25 2015, 04:22 PM
ndfrigi   my 71 1.7 has a replacement from restoration desig...   Nov 25 2015, 07:26 PM
mr2by4   my 71 1.7 has a replacement from restoration desi...   Nov 25 2015, 09:34 PM
mr2by4   my 71 1.7 has a replacement from restoration desi...   Nov 26 2015, 01:49 PM
cary   Don't throw the baby out with the bath water ....   Nov 25 2015, 11:27 PM
DirtyCossack   Don't throw the baby out with the bath water ...   Nov 26 2015, 09:48 AM
mr2by4   You'll need this after you put the console ...   Dec 1 2015, 09:30 PM
cary   Hopefully we can get them added to the wish list. ...   Nov 26 2015, 10:01 AM
cary   I think the new part from RD will be made with ...   Nov 26 2015, 10:12 AM
mr2by4   Does Restoration design claim to make these parts?...   Nov 26 2015, 10:29 AM
brant   Does Restoration design claim to make these parts...   Nov 26 2015, 11:35 AM
cary   Based on my inquiries and purchases. Some parts ar...   Nov 26 2015, 12:32 PM
cary   Here's a shot from ndfrigi. The circle in a...   Nov 26 2015, 02:42 PM
ndfrigi   Here's a shot from ndfrigi. The circle in ...   Nov 26 2015, 03:30 PM
flyer86d   It's really not that bad of a repair. I did on...   Nov 26 2015, 04:02 PM
mr2by4   So there is a chance that the console is the worst...   Nov 26 2015, 05:14 PM
mr2by4   I was on the fence about whether to patch or repla...   Nov 29 2015, 04:57 PM
DirtyCossack   Be ready for some more extensive work. The rust on...   Nov 29 2015, 07:34 PM
ClayPerrine   I have a battery tray and support for you.   Nov 29 2015, 07:47 PM
mr2by4   I have a battery tray and support for you. Then...   Nov 29 2015, 08:03 PM
cary   Doing a Google search it looks like the factory pa...   Nov 30 2015, 08:06 AM
mr2by4   Doing a Google search it looks like the factory p...   Nov 30 2015, 11:50 AM
mr2by4   I am so discouraged. I got my suspension console i...   Dec 5 2015, 02:15 PM
cary   It's kind of like peeling an onion ..............   Dec 5 2015, 09:12 PM
mr2by4   It's kind of like peeling an onion .............   Dec 6 2015, 06:51 AM
cary   I think both your assumption and Georges advise ...   Dec 6 2015, 10:10 AM
DirtyCossack   If you want to put off the big repair, I think you...   Dec 6 2015, 07:48 AM
mepstein   The suspension consoles rust from the inside out. ...   Dec 6 2015, 07:57 AM
mr2by4   The suspension consoles rust from the inside out....   Dec 6 2015, 05:19 PM
mbseto   The trick is to become an artist with the cut off...   Dec 7 2015, 12:07 PM
mr2by4   The trick is to become an artist with the cut of...   Dec 7 2015, 01:46 PM
mbseto   Yeah, I'm on a similar track. Peeled off patc...   Dec 7 2015, 02:57 PM
mr2by4   So I have leaped in with both feet. I started cutt...   Dec 23 2015, 07:17 PM


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