[6pack] Frame Rehab Advice

[Jerry C Shaw]

Do it frame off body, not frame on.

Sandblast frame and inspect with a magnifying glass. Determine weak spots and
have a welder at your side. Frame kits are useful (Brit sources are better
than US, e.g. RIMMER etc.) Under T-shirt an issue. Tony Vigliotti (RATCO) will
be the first to agree that re-doing your old frame is the least expensive.
Cracks in shock towers can be an issue. My bids were in the $1800 range for a
welding refurb, even with kits. Yours may be much less, but it requires
expertise.

Jerry Shaw http://www.triumphowners.com/977



Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 07:08:53 -0400
From: "John Cyganowski" <janah at att.net>
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Hi All-

I would like to ask the list for frame rehabilitation advice. What things
should be done, what things are nice to do? Any one that has been there
before or sombody that just wants to opine, please chime in.

I have an 1970 vintage frame. The rack mount tack welds are cracked. No
reinforcing on the front lower A arm mounts. Only 1 reimfocement on the rear
lower A arm mount. Cracked right diff mount.

Sorry a Ratco frame is not an option for me. I have seen diff bridge
reinforements. Are this a good thing / necessary?

Thanks,
John Cyg