1951 F2 frame issues
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1951 F2 frame issues
I have my '51 F2 frame completely stripped and am in the process of cleaning it... I am very surprised how much of the original paint is still on the frame...
However, when I removed the front bumper, I discovered that the front passenger frame 'horn' is bent... the PO had pulled it in and bolted the bumper to it and the bumper was holding it straight. I straightened it enough to mount my rotisserie to it for cleaning/ repainting purposes, but have found that the entire passenger side frame member is bowed down with the worst drop being about 1/2 inch below the driver side in the area around the rear mount for the front spring.
I will probably have to take it to my local body shop (they have a frame machine)... Is there any issues associated with attempting to straighten this vintage frame?
Thanks- Bear
However, when I removed the front bumper, I discovered that the front passenger frame 'horn' is bent... the PO had pulled it in and bolted the bumper to it and the bumper was holding it straight. I straightened it enough to mount my rotisserie to it for cleaning/ repainting purposes, but have found that the entire passenger side frame member is bowed down with the worst drop being about 1/2 inch below the driver side in the area around the rear mount for the front spring.
I will probably have to take it to my local body shop (they have a frame machine)... Is there any issues associated with attempting to straighten this vintage frame?
Thanks- Bear
Tuned
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From: Manitoba, Canada
Mine (F1) is in the frame shop right now as well.
Mine is bent in a few places, so I figured it was better to get the professionals to straighten it out, rather than fight the issue all the way through the rebuild.
Kirk
Mine is bent in a few places, so I figured it was better to get the professionals to straighten it out, rather than fight the issue all the way through the rebuild.
Kirk
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From: Georgia
I will be taking mine to the frame shop as soon as I get the suspension assembled back on it... anything worth doing is worth doing right.
I am a machinist, so I am pretty **** about accuracy, tolerances, and things like that... its what makes me a lousy carpenter!
-Bear
I am a machinist, so I am pretty **** about accuracy, tolerances, and things like that... its what makes me a lousy carpenter!
-Bear
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