TeamSwift

In replacement front, l/r frame sections,? I think its about time I come up with a kit.
Feed back Please.
We all know the shame of it all when we have to get rid of a perfectly good car because of a little rust issue.
Many of these cars are in great shape other than frame rust.
Well in the next few weeks I'm gonna be working this problem out. I,ve been a journeyman fitter/welder for 33 years and have always taken pride in my ability to build whatever is needed and I do think that there is a need for a replacement frame section. What do you think?
I will be doing my mock-up on a 92 Metro vert. and if all goes well I will expand to other years and models.
I have no idea of price at this time, as these will all be hand made items. I will guarentee top quality in every one produced.

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If I Can't Weld It.....It Can't Be Welded!

it IS a problem. most of us weld some steel on the old frame. are you going to produce a new box section? pics of what you do will likely get a big response.

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looking for:
the time i mispent in my youth

daily driver: red 1991 Metro 3cyl 5sp, roof rack, 8 degree advance,
got 61 mpg combined on 14" tires but i prefer 12"

completed frame up restoration: black 1994 Swift GT 5sp -- like new ! 45mpg

Yes it will be in a section, I will post plenty of pix when I get this going.

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If I Can't Weld It.....It Can't Be Welded!

Should be ALOT of interest.......These cars are getting VERY popular....Don't forget LIABILITY ISSUES........

I was going to construct a one-piece frame repair/support with pre-installed lower control arm mounts myself, but figured trying to manufacture and sell them would be a problem with liability issues.

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I can guarantee that my product will be free from defects, I can't guarantee the installation, as this will be a self installed kit. Hence Insurance.

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If I Can't Weld It.....It Can't Be Welded!

O,BTW.....Make SURE you post LOTS of Pics..........

Since we are all talking about killer rust, why not go one step further and stop it completely. That is to use stainless steel. I know nothing about metal and welding. But I do know it cost more, harder to work with. I believe their is a stainles steel rod/weld that can be welded to steel. It could be done in small pieces.This would hold up no matter what you throw at it.
Would putting in a stainless steel plates in, cause the regular steel that touches it to rust more?

Just a thought,

Take Care,
Geo3

did any thing come of this my virt needs a bunch of patch work asap.

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'91 Geo Metro Convertible 5-speed parts car
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'98 Chevy K2500
'76 Harley Davidson FXE

Hey Fabman, did you ever make any rust repair panels? I have cars sitting in my back yard that could use the repair panels.

I don't think anything ever came of it. He moved down to Kentucky for work a couple years ago. Not sure if he comes on here much anymore though.

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