Frame repair. Fix or scrap

[Owen11x]

1976 royal Monaco. I know how I'm going to fix it but want to hear others thoughts because at the end of the day. Others inputs are how you learn new things. And no I will not replace the frame rails

 

[azblackhemi]

Glad I've had my tetanus shot before I saw these pictures! Thank you for reminding me why I put up with the hot Arizona summers! If the underside is that rusty what does the top side look like?

 

[Owen11x]

Your gonna be surprised, floors are actually very nice as well

 

[Owen11x]

This obviously is not going back on the road but I see people on here frequently afraid to tackle rust repair. Maybe when I bring it in the shop I can do a step by step repair for folks

 

[57fury440]

Derby car?

 

[Owen11x]

Yes, how you see it is how I got it.

 

[mopar preferred]

I'd like to see what you can do with that within derby rules. I know nothing about them.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Those are pretty easy to get to spots. Cut out, cardboard templates (flat, no bends) when it goes on the bottom or up other side make another flat piece weld at a 90°

 

[Owen11x]

Those are pretty easy to get to spots. Cut out, cardboard templates (flat, no bends) when it goes on the bottom or up other side make another flat piece weld at a 90°

I agree and that's what I will do but others don't know what or how to do DIY repairs or maybe just to scared to tackle it, it seems.

 

[Owen11x]

Here's a general over view of the rules. "Rust repair" is kind of a grey area you can always fix within reason. I always use 1/8" plate. Go 2 inches past rust and just plate right over it.

 

[Ripinator]

This obviously is not going back on the road but I see people on here frequently afraid to tackle rust repair. Maybe when I bring it in the shop I can do a step by step repair for folks

 

[Owen11x]

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This ain't my first rodeo on here with this topic. Hold onto that bowl real tight

 

[68PK21 440.6bbl]

Welding to rust/rot?



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[Owen11x]

We've patched much worse than this one. So to me this ain't bad at all at this point

 

[bigmoparjeff]

Since it's a derby car, you could set it on it's side to make the job quite a bit easier, instead of welding overhead.

Jeff

 

[Owen11x]

Since it's a derby car, you could set it on it's side to make the job quite a bit easier, instead of welding overhead.

Jeff

For the pinch frame cars like cordobas and R body cars I flip them right on the roof and weld every single body seam on the car. But Jeff I haven't done that in a while good idea!

 

[Rainy Day]

This makes as much sense as a guy recarpeting over rotten subfloor to knock house down..

 

[Owen11x]

Inside look

 

[Owen11x]

. And a video of a Mopar beating up on Ford's and chevys

 

[3175375]

I used to do that.