Replacing my front framehead

[ken48442]

I had some rust issues on the front framehead and thought I just needed to replace the bottom. As I romoved the bottom plate I realized the rust was much more extensive than I first thought and need to replace the whole framehead. If anyone has done this before I am certainly open for any suggestions or tips. From what I have read so far it seems I need to take a bunch of measurements to ensure I get the new piece on straight. I guess I'll take the measurements, cut off the old piece and hope for the best.

[dansam]

WOW. Metal termite trouble for sure. Well crank up the grinder and warm up the visa for some replacement metal. Its all fixable with grinder, welder, visa.

[ken48442]

I have my replacement metal and ready to go. I'll get at it this weekend. I want to get it fixed and drive it.

[ken48442]

After a lot of thought, I decided to replace the frame head instead of going with a full cage. I removed the body and took a bunch of measurements then cut the rusty head off the beast.

Heres the cut line with blue tape.


The head removed.



The new head welded on.



I also ran a new fuel line while I had the front off.

Now to start putting everything back together.

[clintonddk]

Wow, big job. Looks great.