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Convertible/Hood Frame Repair advice sought

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Subject: Convertible/Hood Frame Repair advice sought
From: cm.sherman@verizon.net
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2003 12:48:15 -0500 22, 2002) at 03/09/2003 12:48:18 PM, Serialize complete at 03/09/2003 12:48:18 PM from [162.84.187.63] at Sun, 9 Mar 2003 11:48:28 -0600
I recently purchased my 1971 Stag MK1, and have begun a ground-up 
restoration. And so, as I make my way tearing down the car into smaller 
pieces, assessing the "damage" along the way, I have discovered all sorts 
of fun projects (we love our cars).

The Convertible/Hood Frame is broken at the forward joint (see link 
below), 
and I'm uncertain on how best to repair, if even viable. 

The front bar (locking/release lever section) is in good/fair condition - 
some rust, but could salvaged - perhaps some lead filler could revive it. 
The rest of the frame is perfect. 

BUT, the two sections are BROKEN apart (front bar snapped from side bars) 
How should I fix this?

http://members.verizon.net/~vze1k4sw/drawings/frame%20Repair.jpg

[ ] Welding (I've never done this before)
[ ] Rivet a support plate between the two
[ ] Bring it to a specialist? (suggestions)
[ ] Frame exchange (Rimmer Brothers offers a but $460 plus freight is too 
rich for me).
[ ] Forget the top altogether  :)

Thanks in advance.

Corey Sherman 
1971 TR6 CC57290LO
1971 STAG LE1326L 
cm.sherman@verizon.net

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