Originally Posted by LeftLaneGuy
Bob:
Looking at your flickr page, I noticed your frame rust is very similar to mine... Any pics on the repair?
I know what to do, but I'd like to see *your* repair...
thanks! And great work, as always!!!
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The frame is very solid actually, only the 'jack pad' is shot. The frame has one bubble in it, I will simply use a hole-saw and drill through the outer layer of frame metal exposing the thicker inner rail. Then I remove all scale and weld a patch in place.
For the jack pad I simply copy the stock contours in the aforementioned 12 ga steel sheet. A bit of a PITA on heavier steel, but not impossible. And It should outlast the car. Adding drain holes to the lowest point of the jack pads is paramount, they fill with sand and gravel, and driving in the rain soaks the sand and it stays saturated with moisture for days at a time, locking it against the un-painted metal inside the jack pad. So adding drain holes allows the moisture and sand/debris to fall out.
I will document it when I get to repairing it. But I'm working on the steering quickener install and front suspension upgrades first before moving on to the framerail. So maybe a couple of weeks or so.
Bob