Corey,
A good welder is worth his weight in gold.
I'd have the pieces welded, but I'd also have some reinforcement welded in,
since this has demonstrated itself to be a weak point.
Stan
>
> From: cm.sherman@verizon.net
>
> 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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