To be honest, I was hoping to only spend about $3,500 to clean her up, have my old boss rebuild the motor (he owes me a few favors and will build it labor free) and make it a driver. I should have kept her in the garage and made my now x-wife move outside.

I'm probably being premature. Letting my emotions get the best of me. I thought the suspension and motor were mounted to the bottom of the stout rail? The top "box" seems too thin a gauge of metal to support anything other than the wiring harness and brake and fuel lines?

I will take some photos and let you guys tell me what you think. I trust your judgment better than my own right now.

Edited January 20, 200916 yr by Heydewd

Let's see the photos before we prematurely scrap the car. Where in Edmonds do you live? write me at wolfin32z@yahoo.com maybe we (wife and I) can come over and check it out for ya. I'm just off exit 201 off I-5 so I'm about 20? miles from you.

Let me know what your schedule looks like.

Dave.

Dave, I really appreciate the offer and will take you up on it! I'm putting one of my motorcycles back together. I hope to put her up on stands this weekend and get some photo's posted for input. You guys are great.

Mike

I would not have any problem replacing the rail or fabbing a piece to section in if needed. Note that the picture you used, was taken during the repair of the frame from the inside prior to replacing the inner fender well.

Edited January 22, 200916 yr by a7dz
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