[DML] Re: Started my frame-off restoration!

["erikgeerdink" <erikgeerdink@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dave,
I am the one that mentioned the "2 weekend" frame swap.  While I know 
there will be items I want replaced while I'm in there....alot of 
those items have already been replaced.  I've already had my engine 
and transmission out to be degreased and new gaskets put in.  I've 
already had a ton of stuff replaced on my car to make it mechanically 
great.  Its just that my frame sucks.  I'm sure my frame swap will 
take longer than expected, hopefully not into months though.

Take it easy!
Erik


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> There's an important note here in the last line of Nick's post. I 
> can't imagine doing a "2-weekend frame swap" and just using all the 
> old parts over (pre-staging a re-done frame is a different issue, 
and 
> a great idea if you can't stand the idea of keeping your car off 
the 
> road for a long time and have the resources). The "while I'm in 
> there" bug will certainly bite. 
> 
> Once you get it apart, you'll see that if the frame is bad so is a 
> ton of other stuff. And you'll want to spend time cleaning and 
> detailing every part. And since the engine is so accessible, it's a 
> great time for degreasing, doing exhaust gaskets, pan gasket, etc 
> etc. Powdercoating suspension parts, replacing ball joints, etc. 
Then 
> there's that all-stainless fuel line set, a new radiator and so on. 
> Budget 2X the $$ and 5X the time you think it will take! 
> 
> Dave S (still working on #2466 - engine is out and now looks like 
> new!)
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, nicholden@xxxx wrote:
> > Hi, 
> > 
> > I have just recently had my frame blasted and powdercoated and 
had 
> > also concidered all the things you mentioned. 
> [snip]
> > 
> > Best of luck and it took me twice as long and cost twice as much 
as 
> i 
> > thought as it seems a crime to put old parts back on a new frame.
> > 
> > Cheers Nick 10927








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