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Abruzzese
04-09-2013, 09:28 PM
I've had my 1989 Mustang GT since 1994; I'm only the second owner. It would not pass inspection due to the fact that the frame is rusted thru where the K-member bolts to the frame. The rust hole is about 3" long, completely thru the box tubing. One of the bolts that attach the K-member to the frame has about half of the section lost.
Although the car has 180K miles, otherwise it's in great shape. I am an engineer and a pretty fair mechanic, but I'm no frame man.
I really love this car. Any suggestions?
Thanks

SK@StreetLethal
04-09-2013, 09:35 PM
Late model restoration has panels to replace those sections. Or you can repair those pieces with square tubing. Or cut the pieces out of a donor car.

badstanglx
04-09-2013, 09:55 PM
Better off find use front end and do it that way but u just got a lot of spot welds to drill and welds new front on

Sonic03snake
04-09-2013, 10:39 PM
I have several nice frame rail sections cut off, let me know if your interested.

Dan B.
04-09-2013, 10:46 PM
I have several nice frame rail sections cut off, let me know if your interested.

Good guy to deal with.

Sonic03snake
04-09-2013, 11:04 PM
Thanks Buddy!!!
Good guy to deal with.

Abruzzese
04-10-2013, 05:37 PM
Thanks alot guys, maybe it's not hopeless after all.

Dan B.
04-10-2013, 06:00 PM
If it's made of metal....nothing is hopeless. That's what grinders and welders are for.

Where are you located?? I do a lot of work like this on the side.

Silverhatch
04-10-2013, 06:27 PM
post exterior pics.

PaxtonShelby
04-10-2013, 07:33 PM
Keep Dan away from your steps.

Dan B.
04-10-2013, 08:01 PM
Keep Dan away from your steps.

Hardy har har.....

PaxtonShelby
04-10-2013, 08:10 PM
Hardy har har.....

I'm sorry buddy. Too soon? Seriously - you have been just about unstoppable lately. Keep up the quick healing!

Erics89GT
04-10-2013, 09:30 PM
lou is great to deal with.....has everythin in stock.....post pics on the rust....everything is fixable

Dan B.
04-10-2013, 11:11 PM
I'm sorry buddy. Too soon? Seriously - you have been just about unstoppable lately. Keep up the quick healing!

No worries buddy. I'm in good vshape and can take a good hit.....just not a fall!!