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Old 06-03-2008, 12:42 PM
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IF everything is straight, one could scab on some 1/8" plate, and be stronger than stock. Grind down the original welds, weld each piece to the base metal, then to each other.

This is by no means the proper way to do it, but it's one way to make the current repair permanent.
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Old 06-03-2008, 12:44 PM
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These are some pictures of the outside of the frame.
The pieces are overlapped and spot welded.
Again no paint. But compared to the hack job hidden between the frame rail and the valve cover, its wonderful!
Dan spoke with a bodyshop guy he knows in CN, and the very experienced bodyman said to do it properly and legally it would take weeks, I think he said 80 hours labor.
Plus the price of new parts.
For some reason Dan does not want to put another $7000.00 or so into his car?
What he wants is it to be safe for his wife to drive.
"The best way" is always the best way, untill it becomes financially unsound, or stupid.
Many of you have changed spark plugs, and alot of you have replaced valve cover gaskets.
You know how enjoyable that was.
A frame repair requires sight more than feel.
I am pulling the engine out of the way so that Jerry or I can see, reach, and fix the problem in a safe and reasonable workman like manner.
More later,
Tom

BTW, This gives me the chance to replace the rear main seal that looks like it is leaking.
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However,

Is finding someone that can "fix" a salvage title kosher for the fixer or the fixee?

Just a thought

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Old 06-03-2008, 10:16 PM
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I hate to see hack jobs but I will say it could be worse and I have owned worse frames in my life. "it will buff right out"
We spent some 'Quality time' with it tonight. As far as the plates go, they are getting painted only. That way, the repair is visable so it can be checked for cracks in the years ahead. ( But, there won't be any)
We will be doing some cosmetics to the fender well tomorrow and OT can put it back together. I left OT's house at 11 pm.

In the photobucket is a set of pics of the jeep frame repair i did in feb. linkie in signature
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Old 06-04-2008, 10:40 AM
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Jerry, Thank You very much for helping OT out, Im very grateful. Hopefully I can thank you in person. This means alot to my wife and I. Thanks again.

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Old 06-04-2008, 08:51 PM
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Jerry, Thank You very much for helping OT out, Im very grateful. Hopefully I can thank you in person. This means alot to my wife and I. Thanks again.

Dan Mancini
TY and you're welcome., Will see you saturday.
Put "It was" and "It is" pics in the bucket this AM
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Before and After photos of reweld on pass. side frame rail

Here are before and after photos of my red 96 Lsi's rewelded pass. side frame rail that subie-crosser aka jerry did at OT's house. A helluva lot better. Thanks Tom & Jerry.
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