Picking your brain on rust in Frame!

[brilis]

Yes, rust holes, very tiny but definitely rust. I will try to shoot a few pictures.

Nice video but a lot more work then I can handle right now for sure. I was hoping for some sort of repair kit instead of replacement. A few body shops I called will not tackle a project like this.

I am still searching.

 

[98eb5.4]

 

[brilis]

Watched part 1 but is that structurally safe? Putting metal over a rotted frame. I am not grasping how can be safe. Also I wonder if you can find a shop to do this type of work. So far I am striking out.

 

[1955moose]

If the structural part of the frame is rotted, putting a cap over it is a no no! Anything on a vehicle can be repaired, but the time and cost can run high. Ideally the whole channel should be replaced then welded in place. You can cheat, and just cut out the rusted channel and butt weld that. It won't be as strong, but should work as long as you have a competent welder doing the work.

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[brilis]

Great point!!

 

[98eb5.4]

found tons of support out there for jeeps,

zipo for first gen expy,

then this
https://www.autorust.com/product/full-center-frame-art-177-l-driver-side/

https://www.autorust.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/177-R-install-tacked-in-place.jpg

someone else who does framework