rusty frame

[Guest 49 pilot]

Just an update , I have stripped down the frame on my b1b, removed front and rear leaf springs, and found holes I can put my fist through, behind the mounting brakets for the springs. I have been grinding the frame down with a sanding disc on my 4 1/2 angle grinder. ( on my second grinder, first one caught fire and got tossed into the snowbank. ) I had to cut the rear arched cross member out as it was eaten up with rust at its frame mounting points. I will take a walk around our local metal recycleing yard to find some scaps to rebuild it. I have learned one important tip. do not wear wool gloves when sparks are involved. Although they keep your pinkys warm , they do have a nasty habbit of catching on fire, its this fire that tell ones wife just how smart you really. Thanking you all once again for your advice.....Doug.

[MBF]

You may want to check the forum to see if anyone has a parts frame that is in better shape than yours is. I know I'm going to have to one of my cross members down the road too-not looking forward to that at all. Mike

[grey beard]

Mr. Pilot,

I say "Amen" to Mr. Fowler's suggestion. I would stop work on that rusty frame YESTERDAY and search for a better one. Please don't think of using it, for in most states vehicles with frame rust/repair must sell as salvage units.

Don't know where you live, but here in soutrheastern PA I know of TWO Dodge B series frames available just now - one even has a complete power train to go with it. JMHO

[Bill pilot99]

I'm in NC, I have a spare frame.

pilot99@alltel.net