Re: [DML] Re: front frame exten. rust

[Lacy <heylacy@xxxxxxxxx>]

i think your right about the stength issue. i had a 81 in 1998 and the rear control arm mount rusted, broke and car sagged. but the front was ok. i sold the car to a guy who welded it. this car sat for 15yrs. its like new as it has 3000 miles, but the rust is bad on front and the e coat on rear is crunchy. i think ill pass on it. he wanted $4500 for it. it hasnt run for 15 yrs either. thanks for your help,  lacy

cruznmd <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


> It's not an easy fix but it can be done. The question is whether or 
> not it -should- be done. A detailed examination of the rest of the 
> frame should be done. You don't want to put lipstick on a pig, so to 
> speak.
> 
> My front extension collapsed. I did have it rebuilt by a local 
> welder but I stood over him and nagged him to death because I didn't 
> want it giving out on me at high speed.
> 
> I don't know where you are, but the DeLorean Welding Center recently 
> opened up in Chicago(?). They could fix yours or install a new one. 
> PJ Grady in NY, DMCH in TX, and DeLorean Motor Center in CA could 
> also do it. If you elect to do it yourself by purchasing the 
> extension you need to build a jig to get the thing aligned properly. 
> Another option would be to purchase Pierce Design's stainless front 
> extension. They bolt on. Of course the rest of your frame has to be 
> strong enough to support that. I'm not even positive that you can 
> mix and match components like that.
> 
> For my part, my front is solid but I still want a better fix. A 
> salvaged frame, a new stainless frame, or have my frame refurbished. 
> It's just a money issue.
> 
> Rich A.
> #5335

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