looking for frame repair pics and idea's

[kushcruiserhj60]

Hey im seeking advice. Im in the process of removing the old c channel and replacing with a new one 3/16. And then bolting everything back together. But im thinking of adding c channel all the way to the cross member and bolting it in. Thinking the inner c channel is 3.5" and 5" after the curve. And then boxing it in after with welder. Should i leave the rear open? Or box the whole thing? And would adding bolts to the bigger 5" part, and wheel arch be ok?

 

[kushcruiserhj60]

What do you guys think? Im thinking of cleaning and coating everything in por 15 before bolting in all the c channel.

 

[brian]

frame is toast.
i won't even mess with that with the body on.
mine is in the same shape, i patched it together for a few years when critical areas gave up. starting over with a fresh frame, and moving on from there.

 

[kushcruiserhj60]

Are you sure its toast? I really don't have the resources to do a frame swap. And ive already dropped the tank and started to remove the rivets.

 

[kushcruiserhj60]

Like this but along the whole frame.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

That frame is on its last leg..... Brian is correct.

I make and sell the rear C-Channel section (90mm, but 3.5" will work in a pinch) and have made longer custom sections for customers. Once you grind away the rust to get to a good weldable base metal you will cut even more out of that frame.

You would be time and money ahead to do a frame swap.

 

[Jentuh]

Why bother renewing C-channels...
They were gone for a reason: crappy design.
I preferred boxing it up, no more rust for me the next decades. All seams were welded completely, so no more water in spots where you don't want it.

 

[kushcruiserhj60]

I like the idea of boxing it in. Just need it to be good for a couple years. I like those arched pieces you made.

 

[kushcruiserhj60]

I kinda have my heart set on making one big c channel halfway up the frame and bolting everything together. Including body mounts and both leaf spring mounts. And then making a new shock mount/bar

 

[kushcruiserhj60]

Im just wondering where to put the bolt holes on the arch and on the bigger part