Frame Problems

88StangGTConv · 07-27-2001, 01:25 PM

I had an accident in my 67 mustang gt and my "subframe" is bent. It is a part of the fram is welded on to hold on the bumper, sort of on the left or right side. Like if you were to have a head on collision with something it would seem to bend it and then you would have a bent frame. Anyway my question is this, can i just cut this off and weld on a new one? and where would i find a new one to begin with becuase i can't seem to find them in a parts book.... I was also thinking that i should just get another mustang and use the parts off of it to just replace all the damaged ones to my old stang...

Gearhead999 · 07-28-2001, 02:12 PM

Sounds like you bent the frame rail and apron. I don't think these are being duplicated. I could be wrong though. If they aren't you have to buy that section of the car, used, or a donar car for the parts. It can be repaired, but not a job for the hobbiest

Rev · 07-28-2001, 06:00 PM

They do make frame rail replacements and aprons for '66's I know. Try the Paddock. Gearhead's right though, This isn't a job for the novice.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Gearhead999 · 07-29-2001, 12:17 AM

Thanks, Rev.

I didn't know they made reproduction of the frame and apron.

You need a GOOD PROFESSIONAL to do the work though.

jwboner · 07-30-2001, 01:18 AM

I live in Houston, and there is only one place around here that I would trust to do that kind of work. So I would guess to say you would be lucky if there is somebody near you who could truely do it right. A little off on the measurements or bad welding and it could mean your life. I would look around and even travel to get it done right, it is still cheaper than getting a new/another car especially if it means a lot to you.

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65 Mustang fastback
347 DFI injected, TFS, too much to say
Just about everything custom

07-27-2001, 01:25 PM	#1
88StangGTConv Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1	Frame Problems I had an accident in my 67 mustang gt and my "subframe" is bent. It is a part of the fram is welded on to hold on the bumper, sort of on the left or right side. Like if you were to have a head on collision with something it would seem to bend it and then you would have a bent frame. Anyway my question is this, can i just cut this off and weld on a new one? and where would i find a new one to begin with becuase i can't seem to find them in a parts book.... I was also thinking that i should just get another mustang and use the parts off of it to just replace all the damaged ones to my old stang...

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07-28-2001, 02:12 PM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Sounds like you bent the frame rail and apron. I don't think these are being duplicated. I could be wrong though. If they aren't you have to buy that section of the car, used, or a donar car for the parts. It can be repaired, but not a job for the hobbiest

07-28-2001, 06:00 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	They do make frame rail replacements and aprons for '66's I know. Try the Paddock. Gearhead's right though, This isn't a job for the novice. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

07-29-2001, 12:17 AM	#4
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Thanks, Rev. I didn't know they made reproduction of the frame and apron. You need a GOOD PROFESSIONAL to do the work though.

07-30-2001, 01:18 AM	#5
jwboner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Under the hood Posts: 164	I live in Houston, and there is only one place around here that I would trust to do that kind of work. So I would guess to say you would be lucky if there is somebody near you who could truely do it right. A little off on the measurements or bad welding and it could mean your life. I would look around and even travel to get it done right, it is still cheaper than getting a new/another car especially if it means a lot to you. ------------------ 65 Mustang fastback 347 DFI injected, TFS, too much to say Just about everything custom