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Rear Suspension Carrier Mount |
mbseto |
Feb 16 2017, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
...that's the most official name I've heard for this. It's a mouthful to search on. No one makes one as far as I can find, but Tangerine makes some sort of kit. Not sure if it's a reinforcing kit or a replacement, or whether it works with stock geometry.
I think I'll have to rehabilitate this guy somehow... Was thinking of posting a WTB ad in the classifieds, but would anyone be cutting up a car if this area weren't pretty gone? |
Tom_T |
Feb 16 2017, 06:41 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
.... or you could just go to RD & get a nice new repro one with fresh & rust free steel!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
http://www.restoration-design.com/store/category/914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
mepstein |
Feb 16 2017, 06:55 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
.... or you could just go to RD & get a nice new repro one with fresh & rust free steel!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) http://www.restoration-design.com/store/category/914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// That would be great if they made that part. Maybe one day, not today. |
914werke |
Feb 16 2017, 07:01 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 9,894 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
.... or you could just go to RD & get a nice new repro one with fresh & rust free steel!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) http://www.restoration-design.com/store/category/914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// Um, because Tom as the OP stated, that part isnt yet available from anyone including RD unless they've recently made a repop available? QUOTE No one makes one as far as I can find, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) |
wndsrfr |
Feb 16 2017, 07:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,427 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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tygaboy |
Feb 16 2017, 07:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,244 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Timing is everything. Both the consoles from the 72 I just cut up were good.
Both are now gone. That said: I'm about to install the Tangerine kit in my LS build so I'll be removing both of mine. You're welcome to them/it for the cost of shipping from 94952. I'll PM you... Chris PS: the Tangerine kit raises the pick up location by 2 or 3 inches, depending you which kit you get. I'm going with the 2". In any case, you'd be on the hook to do both sides. |
mepstein |
Feb 16 2017, 07:39 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Chris also has a kit/parts to rehab the area that accepts the 3 bolts. That might be what Mbesto was referring to.
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BeatNavy |
Feb 16 2017, 07:52 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,922 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I've always called that the outer suspension console. And yours does look pretty nasty.
But not TOO much worse than mine, which I think I was able to repair pretty effectively after blasting. I don't have any good pics of the repair, but the good news is the repair doesn't necessarily have to be particularly beautiful in cosmetic terms as long as it's structurally sound. Anyway, maybe get it blasted and then assess if it can be repaired? I cut out the metal with the hole as shown and used my "mad" welding skills.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ... to put in some solid metals patches. There are a couple of threads here (ScottyB's comes to mind) of good console repairs. Before: After blasting: |
JoeDees |
Feb 17 2017, 07:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 10-November 14 From: Northern Kentucky Member No.: 18,106 Region Association: None |
I can't seem to find it, but I swear there was a build thread where somebody made one... rather recently too.
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cary |
Feb 17 2017, 07:53 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 |
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saigon71 |
Feb 17 2017, 08:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,990 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Mine was shot too. I placed a WTB ad in the classifieds and found a nice one in a week for a reasonable price.
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BeatNavy |
Feb 17 2017, 08:38 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,922 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Here's Scotty's example: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...mp;#entry694083
It's not very detailed, but the point is that you CAN repair those things even if they are as far gone as that one if you're not looking for concourse quality. I now remember that before I repaired mine I had actually put a WTB and purchased one here. When it arrived, it was probably not in bad shape, but it was still welded to the sheet metal that's part of the inner wheelhouse and still had pieces of the suspension tie attached. Drilling the welds out and cutting off the suspension ties is such a PITA that I found it easier and quicker to repair mine. |
ChrisFoley |
Feb 17 2017, 08:41 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,894 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
We've done outer console repairs two ways: Patch what's there, or replace with custom fabbed parts.
Here are some pictures of both methods: The lower section was pretty much missing but the bolt tubes and upper structure were still sound, and there were prior repairs in the surrounding area, so we patched. IIRC, on this car the rot extended higher, and the car was more original still, so a more extensive repair was warranted. Doesn't look too bad from below Here's how it looked after cutting away the damage The custom piece we fabbed, like my raised suspension kit pieces Using a trailing arm pivot shaft to align the new piece Finished |
peteyd |
Feb 17 2017, 10:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
This is a part we are working on currently. I have the tooling made, I just need to try the dies. Next couple months I should have a part.
Keep in touch with me if you're not in a huge rush. Pete |
mepstein |
Feb 17 2017, 10:51 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Nutter965 |
Feb 18 2017, 05:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 17-August 14 From: Uk Northern Ireland Member No.: 17,784 Region Association: None |
I have a really nice one I'm sure we can ship is sensibility as its smallish... if you want photos let me know ...
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mbseto |
Feb 21 2017, 10:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
Thanks for all the info, guys- and thanks for the PMs. Think I found a benefactor.
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914werke |
Jun 22 2021, 07:52 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 9,894 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
This is a part we are working on currently. I have the tooling made, I just need to try the dies. Next couple months I should have a part. Pete Hey Pete @peteyd how about a 4 year bump for progress (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Actually Id still prefer to see the Ties first (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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