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Topic: Front crossmember welds at suspension mount point

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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Front crossmember welds at suspension mount point

Posted: 9/3/09 8:49pm Message 1 of 4
L46L48Bob
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Warrington, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 L-46 4-speed Convertible 1974 L-48 auto Convertible
When the weld points break and the mount bends backward can the piece be re-welded or must the crossmember be replaced?


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Front crossmember welds at suspension mount point

Posted: 9/4/09 3:49am Message 2 of 4
flandy Lifetime #45
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Vette(s): 1968 427 coupe and 96 LT4 six speed Gran Sport clone
  I would take it to a reputable body shop, that has a frame machine.  They can get it in place and properly weld her back up-flandy


Front crossmember welds at suspension mount point

Posted: 9/4/09 9:02am Message 3 of 4
VetteSpecialties
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
I agree.

Larry



Front crossmember welds at suspension mount point

Posted: 9/4/09 6:55pm Message 4 of 4
L46L48Bob
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Warrington, PA - USA
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Big smile Thanks guys. Save the wave!


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