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Repair or replace subframe
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:03 pm
by 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
Re: Repair or replace subframe
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:14 pm
by 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
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Re: Repair or replace subframe
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:18 pm
by 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
Re: Repair or replace subframe
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:45 am
by 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 ....
Re: Repair or replace subframe
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:11 pm
by 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
Re: Repair or replace subframe
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:17 pm
by 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.
Re: Repair or replace subframe
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:23 pm
by 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
Re: Repair or replace subframe
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:04 pm
by Blacky
Re: Repair or replace subframe
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:44 pm
by rickbantam
Blacky
I'll be up Sat morning around 9 -9:30 I'll call just as I'm heading up the hill
Todd
Re: Repair or replace subframe
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 2:50 pm
by WayneXG95
What a great banner for swap meets....
