I recently purchased my 1971 Stag MK1, and have begun a ground-up
restoration. And so, as I make my way tearing down the car into smaller
pieces, assessing the "damage" along the way, I have discovered all sorts
of fun projects (we love our cars).
The Convertible/Hood Frame is broken at the forward joint (see link
below),
and I'm uncertain on how best to repair, if even viable.
The front bar (locking/release lever section) is in good/fair condition -
some rust, but could salvaged - perhaps some lead filler could revive it.
The rest of the frame is perfect.
BUT, the two sections are BROKEN apart (front bar snapped from side bars)
How should I fix this?
http://members.verizon.net/~vze1k4sw/drawings/frame%20Repair.jpg
[ ] Welding (I've never done this before)
[ ] Rivet a support plate between the two
[ ] Bring it to a specialist? (suggestions)
[ ] Frame exchange (Rimmer Brothers offers a but $460 plus freight is too
rich for me).
[ ] Forget the top altogether :)
Thanks in advance.
Corey Sherman
1971 TR6 CC57290LO
1971 STAG LE1326L
cm.sherman@verizon.net
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