Ok folks,
We're talking about an RWA Midget. I know you can
probably find another one BUT...it can be fixed. I'm
not saying it's easy or it's the cheapest route but if
we all kept the trash it and find another attitude,
there wouldn't be any to easily find.
The center tunnel support holds a lot of support for
the car. If the car is properly braced and supported,
you can do one side of the car at a time. Yes, it is
tedious work and it can be costly but it can be
done...thus keeping one more on the road.
Good luck in your quest.
Dan Dwelley
77 Midget
Alexandria, Va.
--- Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
wrote:
> Having once considered doing this on my original
> rusted-out Bugeye several
> years ago, I can to the same conclusion. This was a
> painful decision for me
> at the time as I had owned the car for 29 years. It
> had a long and colorful
> history with me, having owned it since I was a
> teenager. Once I made
> decision to give it up if favor of a rustfree
> replacement, I realized it
> was a wise decision.
>
> In short, I would agree with Jay's advice. Find a
> car that is solid and
> build on that.... you'll be glad you did.
>
> Gerard
>
> At 4:02 PM -0500 3/14/00, type79@ix.netcom.com
> wrote:
> >Hi,
> >This may not be the answer that you are looking for
> but I feel it is the best
> >advice.
> >
> >I assume by your question that you do not have
> experience with this type of
> >reconstruction. I am not trying to be flip, but if
> I were in your position I
> >would do one of two things and I list them in order
> of preference:
> >1) I would locate a tub that is not in need such
> extensive repair. They
> >are often
> >found outside of the rust belt.
> >2) I would have the work done by someone who has
> experience with this type of
> >repair on a Spridget, but the cost would far exceed
> the value of the car.
> >
> >It is a monumental task to align everything
> correctly when the tub is
> >disturbed.
> >Even just replacing rockers and sills is difficult
> work.
> >
> >The only exception to this recommendation would be
> if your car has historical
> >significance.
> >
> >Even if you spent $2,000. on a rust free or
> relatively rust-free tub, you
> >would
> >be far ahead of the game.
> >
> >I have done Option #1 and Option #2 and believe me
> Option #2 is whole lot more
> >satisfying, a whole lot easier, and I almost forgot
> to mention, a whole lot
> >cheaper.
> >
> >Jay Fishbein, CT (set your missiles)
> >
> >LColli3554@aol.com wrote:
> >
> >> Is this possible? with the engine out of the
> vehicle can the floors,inner
> >> outer rockers, hinge pillars be replaced and get
> good lines without the
> >> engine being in. Or should I put the engine in
> before I weld the A
> >>pillars in
> >> permanently? If the engine is out will the weight
> when installed change the
> >> lines???????
>
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>
> G G Gerard Chateauvieux
> E A
> R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com
> A A
> R G Pixelsmith on Duty
> D E
> S http://www.gerardsgarage.com
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