Rick, it looks like things have progressed since your post about a month ago
regarding dissolving the rust. I'd be very concerned if I had your situation. My
approach would be to pull the body off the frame and hope that the frame can be
re-inforced by MIG welding steel panels over the rusted areas. The frame would
have to be trued to be sure that everything was "spec" before doing the welding.
The other option would be to look for a replacement frame. This may be a good
route if you are not confident that the rest of the frame is completely sound.
Vic Whitmore
76 Spitfire
Thornhill, Ontario
Rick Gregory wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
> I've been working on my spitfire restoration project and have two rust
> pictures I'd appreciate any suggestions on for repairing (and stopping
> future rust). The rust on this car is very odd, I've now gone over the
> entire frame with a fine tooth-comb-- the only rust (THE ONLY!) exists
> in a 1-foot segment on the rear of the frame next to the tires. (This
> same length and position of the rust exists on both sides of the
> frame) -- must be some sort of weak spot? Anyway the rust is on the
> sides (not the top or bottom metal) but is all the way through... The
> integrity/shape of the frame has not been compromised and does not
> appear to be any immediate danger.
>
> Here are the pictures:
>
> Driver side - http://www.apiinc.com/rick/spit_pic5.jpg
> Passenger side - http://www.apiinc.com/rick/spit_pic4.jpg
>
> I'm also throwing in some pictures of my rear brake lines which I've
> bent away from the shocks. The lines are covered with protective coils
> as well. Originally, one the brake lines on this car were rubbing the
> shocks.
>
> Driver side - http://www.apiinc.com/rick/spit_pic6.jpg
> Passenger side - http://www.apiinc.com/rick/spit_pic3.jpg
>
> Thanks,
> Rick
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