Removed trailing arms last nite, MAJOR problems
05-15-2004, 09:45 PM
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Removed trailing arms last nite, MAJOR problems
Well after a month of waiting to install new rear suspension we spent 8 hours yesterday removing everything only to find that what was holding the arms in place on both sides was 1/8 inch pieces of rust. whole rear section of frame had been bubba'd repeatedly. I never even noticed the repairs when i bought it. looks like body off will start soon :banghead: :cry
05-16-2004, 02:03 PM
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Re: Removed trailing arms last nite, MAJOR problems (nd4speed)
Most of us here experience the same thing you did. Many BAD suprises when things are taken apart on these older cars. This is why I have stressed many times here it's so important to buy a super clean car. Carpet, door panels, seats, engine detailing, gas tank replacement and so forth are easy stuff compared to "rotted frame" surprises.
05-16-2004, 08:52 PM
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Re: Removed trailing arms last nite, MAJOR problems (Paul Borowski)
its not a horrible thing. I wanted to do a body off eventually anyway. just not to start with