Repair or replace subframe

[rickbantam]

Hey all FB/EK er's,

Need some advice, currently my subframe lhs has the appearance of swiss cheese, although still driving it!! My question is do I repair with new sections or do I try and find a replacement rust free subframe. Also with the stamped serial number is that associated with the vehicle or is it a factory only serial

Thanks all for your knowledgeable replies

Todd

[Trev]

I would be repairing it if it's not too far gone, they are getting hard to find so we should be trying to save what we can .

[rickbantam]

Thanks Trev,

Just wanted an honest opinion - I know it can be repaired just wanted to be sure that it would be best to keep it original. Just going to be a lot of hard graft but because I love the car it will be worth it

cheers

Todd

[Blacky]

Where has it gone ? Can you repair it without removing it from the car ? If the car is stil being used maybe you could do a bit each weekend so its not off the road ? If it needs a relacement , grab one now and get it blasted and painted so once the cruising season is over you can get stuck into it so its ready for spring ....

[rickbantam]

Blacky its gone around the passenger side outside leg and can put little finger into some of the holes also across the front where I think the sway bar? is attached is in need of attention. Would love to grab a spare good or repairable sub frame if I could find one

Todd

[Blacky]

I have one here you can have a look at if you like , not 100 percent sure its rust free but it is pretty good IIRC.

Give me a call on 04 1960 61 62 if you want to have a look , I am in Kalamunda.

[rickbantam]

Blacky awesome,

will come up and have a look next weekend if your available just let me know when its the best time for you, I'll bring the car this time

Todd

[Blacky]

i will be home saturday , sunday is the pipeline cruise - unless you want ot make it sunday arvo after 3 ?????






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[rickbantam]

Blacky

I'll be up Sat morning around 9 -9:30 I'll call just as I'm heading up the hill

Todd

[WayneXG95]

i will be home saturday , sunday is the pipeline cruise - unless you want ot make it sunday arvo after 3 ?????






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