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Re: Front shock mountings

To: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
Subject: Re: Front shock mountings
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 12:14:23 -0500
Cc: Spridgets@autox.team.net, midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com
References: <5.0.2.1.2.20040126100318.024b1b80@mailbag.com> from [151.198.110.166] at Mon, 26 Jan 2004 11:14:24 -0600
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Peter C. wrote:

> So.... If a DFPO had stripped all 3 front shock mounting holes, 
> drilled and tapped them to 1/2", and drilled out the shock holes to 
> match, (and you need to replace the shocks otherwise) would you....
> a) Replace the shocks and drill the replacements? (there are good 
> reasons to NOT do this, shock-wise)
>
> b) Heli-coil (or whatever brand) the holes in the frame back to 3/8"? 
> Is that safe?
>
> c) Do it right by welding in new plates? (we'd rather not go that far 
> into the project at this time)
>
Buy a shotgun, hunt him down and ream him out with a 12 gauge slug! 

Gilroy






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