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Topic: Rear Frame Rail Section Repair
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 2049
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. Western Finger Lakes, 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 07-17-2002 08:57 PM
   
Hello everyone,
I need some imput here on my next phase of my 65 Mustang Fastback project, the trunk area. Its rotted (no suprise). The rear frame rail needs to be sectioned & replaced both sides where the rear springs bolt up to. It also needs the trunk floors & drop offs, tail light panel, & the gas tank support lips. Should I under take this or should I ship this out to a body shop? I have done the prvious work on the floors, radiator supprot, inner fender panels, & the cowl.
Thanks, Mike.  ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
99 Explorer Sport
00 Ranger XLT Extd Cab M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
www.mike65.mustangsandmore.ws
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 6677
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 07-17-2002 10:21 PM
If you've done the floors, core support, cowl, and more, why not finish it off. Go slow, measure and weld your pieces in. How are the rear quarters and outer wheelhouses?
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John Z
Gearhead Posts: 390
From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 07-18-2002 08:55 AM
Check out this article to get an idea of what you are facing.http://www.customclassictrucks.com/editorial/article.jsp?id=5653
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 2049
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. Western Finger Lakes, 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 07-18-2002 12:52 PM
It needs the r/s rear quater & outer wheel house.------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
99 Explorer Sport
00 Ranger XLT Extd Cab M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
www.mike65.mustangsandmore.ws
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 6677
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 07-18-2002 03:58 PM
I've got that magazine with the article. It's not for the feint of heart but it can be done. Keep us posted.
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3019
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-06-2002 10:44 PM
Mike,
Frame rails aren't that hard to replace, especially if you are doing the trunk drop offs at the same time. The partial rails will connect about at the top of the wheel area, usually thats what need replaced, the rest of the frame down to the front spring hanger is usually solid. Just make sure you take measurements and have good clean metal to weld to on the frame. Outer wheelhouses are another story, I won't do another one.  Mike
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