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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 |
Dec 5 2015, 09:12 PM
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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 |
It's kind of like peeling an onion .............
Here's another vendor and stuff we hadn't shown you yet ................... http://www.maddogsmotorsports.org/HELL_HOLE_REPAIR.html IMO your console is rotting from the inside out ......... so I think patching it is not really a safe option. |
mr2by4 |
Dec 6 2015, 06:51 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 |
It's kind of like peeling an onion ............. Here's another vendor and stuff we hadn't shown you yet ................... http://www.maddogsmotorsports.org/HELL_HOLE_REPAIR.html IMO your console is rotting from the inside out ......... so I think patching it is not really a safe option. I think that what I have is a home brewed version of that hell hole repair kit, but it was applied over what they thought was a good console, that had started to rust but just was not finished yet. I suppose I must do something. George at AA suggest grinding off the patch, removing the console and looking. He is optimistic about its potential to not be ruined, but either way it is a win for him. I on the other had could be in a lot of trouble. |
cary |
Dec 6 2015, 10:10 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 |
QUOTE I think that what I have is a home brewed version of that hell hole repair kit, but it was applied over what they thought was a good console, that had started to rust but just was not finished yet. I suppose I must do something. George at AA suggest grinding off the patch, removing the console and looking. He is optimistic about its potential to not be ruined, but either way it is a win for him. I on the other had could be in a lot of trouble. I think both your assumption and Georges advise is dead on. The problem is the PO made no provisions for the removing of the console in the future. You need to figure out if the part I crayoned in is a cover. I think so looking at the weld over the console flange on the right. But don't assume. The trick is to become an artist with the cut off wheel in short order. Your going to use the thin edge to grind down JUST the weld, not the panel surfaces. I'm going to start using a cut off wheel like this also. Gives you way more control. Please wear a face shield when using the cut off wheel without a guard. They are pretty susceptible to chipping |
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