Quote: Dang Dave, might be easier to pick up a few sticks of 2x3 channel and build new frame rails
Rickster
I tend to agree. The frame measures 4" x 2-1/2". The bad spots are after the rear leaf spring mounts. It's certainly fixable. I'm confident that she'll be as good as new when I get done with it.
Well that goes without saying.....just thinking of options.....if it were me, I'd be looking into having new frame rails bent up to copy the originals in m/s tubing, then add brackets to the stock locations....functional, lightweight and cool
Rickster
The local Alro Metals store has in stock 4" x 2-1/2" rectangular steel tubing in 11 gauge, which will be a perfect match to my frame. The decision is made, I'm going to chop the back end and rebuild the rails. I'll make the fish plates in the shape of pentastars, just because! I'll also fab a new rear crossmember/gas tank support.
