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mikesramblur 
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 Topic: small body framePosted: Jan/24/2021 at 11:23am |
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Thought i could patch in a 2 foot section on the front frames. Got all the bad cut out then as usual theres more than meets the eye. The engine compartment side is full of pin holes.
So my question is has anyone replaced the front frames ? Im thinking 2.5'' square tubing from the floor angled part to the lower rad support. ?? Thoughts ? ideas ?
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tufcj
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Posted: Jan/24/2021 at 11:50am |
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Since you're not looking at a concours resto, maybe look into modernizing the entire front suspension with something like this? Bob tufcj
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mikesramblur
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Posted: Jan/24/2021 at 11:54am |
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Id love to get that but the cost is not allowing this.
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Posted: Jan/24/2021 at 12:01pm |
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if your floors are good and engine compartment side are good also i would look for a good frame rail from a donor car its defiantly cheaper
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mikesramblur
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Posted: Jan/24/2021 at 12:07pm |
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i replaced the floors last couple years. Now moving on to the frame issue. Donor cars are not available here. Ive had an ad in the local classifieds off and on for the last 3 years. I did come across an Eagle once but it was worse off.
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scott
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Posted: Jan/24/2021 at 12:13pm |
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What are you working on?? Year & model.
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A Spirit,Concord,Pacer are all the same for donors. Don't think an Eagle will work. I did a quick search and there are no donors that I see. If you have not already done so, try contacting: They are the biggest group of AMC people in Ontario and they will send out requests for parts from members. mixed up is correct, a donor is the easiest and cheapest option. All you need is some grinding and welding skills. |
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Posted: Jan/24/2021 at 12:22pm |
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its a Spirit.
I use to belong to that club, a buddy is still a member, ill see if he can get anywhere. |
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Scroll thru this thread to the end. Some excellent work being done on repairing a rusty frame rail. Should be very similar to your Spirit. https://theamcforum.com/forum/the-eagle-has-landed-in-my-wallet_topic96557_page1.html Scroll thru this long thread, you'll find a frame rail swap as part of the work being done. https://theamcforum.com/forum/70-amx-old-yeller_topic51639_page1.html Hopefully these threads give you some ideas to aid in repairing your Spirit. |
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mikesramblur
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Posted: Jan/24/2021 at 1:13pm |
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thanks. some nice work there.
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