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) |
ndfrigi |
Nov 25 2015, 07:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
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mr2by4 |
Nov 25 2015, 09:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
my 71 1.7 has a replacement from restoration design. That much I am in for, but my fear is what lies behind that suspension console may be in worse shape than what I am seeing. Once I have cut the old one off, there is no going back. I have two young kids, so this started with the local 914 guys helping me get my motor in since I don't usually have time to work on it. I had hoped to sneak out one or tow days over Christmas and measure, cut, clean and weld in the new piece. Then perhaps find a weekend in Late January to have part two of my motor party to see if I can get my car running. I did not buy it as a project. I had hoped to drive it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Not as my daily, but I hoped to see it move under its own power and enjoy it as a vehicle. |
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