Re: [DML] RUSTED FRAMES

[Josh Haldeman <jhaldeman@xxxxxxxx>]

Ugh...bad news man!  I helped a guy named Mike Luckey replace his rusted 
frame with a new one recently because he had what sounds like very 
similar problems.

You can weld it...but don't expect that to be a permanent solution, and 
based on what Mike told me about his experiences, good luck finding 
someone willing to do it.  Most welders don't want to be held liable in 
case it breaks on you while you're going 60 mph down the highway.  You 
best bet is to find a cheap refurbished frame, or Bryan Pearce's 
stainless steel frame and swap it out with what's in there.  It took me 
and Mike about three months to do his, and I'm going to start helping 
another guy do his this March.  Be glad to offer any pointers or hints 
that I can along the way.  Where are you located?

BTW, I would stop driving your car RIGHT NOW until you get the frame 
rust checked out further.  If any of the multiple suspension contact 
points are rusted through, PARK THE CAR!  Mike Luckey will tell you why.

-Josh


cajunsprint wrote:

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> Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew if a rusted front frame on a 
>81 Delorean could be welded and be fine, I just found that the right 
>front extension to the wheel is rusted through and also the same 
>side at the top where a smalled bar goes back  into the body, when 
>you push up and down on the sway bar(when the vehicle is in the air) 
>the whole frame will move with it, appreciate any info as this is my 
>first Delorean and do not want to get into more than I bargained for.
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