All,
As I compose this note, a 1969 Spitfire MKIII sits in our garage awaiting
my decision to purchase it. The car's major flaw is that the floor panel has
broken around the support for the radius arm. This, of course, is one of the
mounting points of the rear end. With the car on stands, one can see the
broken piece moving to and fro if one pushes the rear tire. And, when
accelerating or decelerating, the offend piece makes a rather nasty sound. The
floor panel around the radius arm mount is rust free. I believe the damage
occurred when the car was hit from the side. The body work was done a couple
of years ago.
So the question is: Can this be repaired? If so, would the car be
*safe*? I tend to get anal retentive with suspension, steering, brakes, and
tires. And, any guesstimates on the cost?
Kevin M. Beam
1957 TR3 ...and...perhaps...1969 Spitfire MKIII
"Trashcan" "Cracked but Cute"
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