Victor B. Michael wrote:
>
> Hello again list.
>
> I couldn't keep away. ;) I tried sending this message earlier with a
> GIF attachment and I haven't seen it yet. I also posted to another list.
> So, if you see two postings, I apologize.
>
> I'd like to ask your opinions on my next project.
>
> I have to repair the front crossmember on my '77 Spit because of a front
> end collision that occurred before I bought the car. Also because of
> the collision, the PO had replaced the bonnet with a Pimento Red junker
> that could be bent into alignment with the now dinged up hinge
> boxes on the crossmember. I now have a parts car which has a good front
> end and bonnet and would like to use the crossmember and hinge boxes and
> the bonnet. The parts car is green and the car I'm fixing is Carmine
> Red. My questions are related to chopping and welding of the chassis
> and what to do about the paint color.
>
> Chassis:
>
> [] []
> ====[]=========[]====
> \| || || |/ \____ CUT A
> \\|| ||//
> \ | | /
> || ||
> -- -- <---CUT B
> || ||
>
> What approach should I take with the removal of the front crossmember
> (on both chassis')? I think my choices are this;
>
> CUT A: Try and remove the front crossmember at the weld,carefully
> preserving the front crossmember and hinge boxes on the GOOD parts.
>
> CUT B: Cut somewhere along the main chassis beams on both and butt-weld
>
> them together, adding a plate to the beam at the weld.
>
> NEW CHASSIS: I don't think this job is big enough to warrant that. Not
> considering it.
>
> I would prefer CUT A for two reasons...estetics and not compromising the
> stability of the main chassis BUT is this even possible? Can I carefully
> remove the weld with damaging the front crossmember? I saw it done in
> one of my restoration books, this very procedure but they were replacing
> the front crossmember with a new one.
>
> I would also like to hear recommendations for cutting tools/drill
> attachments if you have any.
>
> Paint:
>
> Before putting the new GREEN bonnet on my Carmine Red Spit, should I
> have a paint shop work on the bonnet and can they match the color
> reasonably well? Even with a "worn out" color? Opinions? What would you
> do?
>
> I would really appreciate your opinions on these two things!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Vic
take it to a frame shop and have them tell you where to cut. these
people dothis daily and know how to make it straight when done. far
cheaper to spend a litle more now than to keep working on it after it's
together and not square. ted
--
Ted Schumacher
TS Imported Automotive
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Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877
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