I had to do exactly the same job to do, and I would recommend that you take out the petrol tank as, apart from the danger aspect, you may well find that the back (ie petrol tank side) of the cross member needs some repair as well. Mine certainly did. Graham VIN 17152 (UK) ----- Original Message ----- From: <flash66@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2001 9:23 AM Subject: [DML] Welding my rusted frame > I thoroughly inspected my frame today. .......snip > I Don't really feel like blowing up this weekend (laugh) . Any > comments would be appreciated. > -Paul #16811 > > > > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@xxxx > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >