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Post by thedirtydutchman on May 19, 2013 12:52:25 GMT -5
Well it seems this little buggy of mine is a bit worse off than I thought. I think I might just cut my losses on this deal and find one that doesn't need so much work.
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vw1s
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Post by vw1s on May 19, 2013 19:15:21 GMT -5
What's wrong with it? (Other than the power plant ;D)
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Post by thedirtydutchman on May 19, 2013 19:53:55 GMT -5
Found a bunch of rust in the front suspention. Needs the clutchfixed. Needs brake work. The rust is my main concern. My wife wants me to fix it but I'm not sure....
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2013 20:17:54 GMT -5
Ball joint or King pin?
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Post by thedirtydutchman on May 19, 2013 20:29:08 GMT -5
King pin
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Post by blue71 on May 19, 2013 20:50:20 GMT -5
Photos would be useful to help diagnose how potentially bad the rust is...
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Post by thedirtydutchman on May 19, 2013 21:01:29 GMT -5
I will get some pics tomorrow.
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Post by Ruffuss on May 20, 2013 4:44:24 GMT -5
I have a couple of stock, solid KP beams, come make an offer. Even have an alum. beam I could be talked out of. PM me if at all interested.
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Post by thedirtydutchman on May 20, 2013 7:54:55 GMT -5
I will let you know. Thanks!
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Post by thedirtydutchman on May 20, 2013 16:21:53 GMT -5
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VDub63 ( Steven )
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on May 20, 2013 16:59:47 GMT -5
Yup that is rust ...... You could fix it.
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Post by thedirtydutchman on May 20, 2013 17:00:57 GMT -5
Is that a super structural peice?
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Post by vw1s on May 20, 2013 19:31:58 GMT -5
Short answer, yes, it's a structural piece. The good news is that the beam can be replaced in a few hours. You have some options depending on your budget and how much labor you want to put in. You could buy just the center and swap your spring packs, trailing arms, steering, etc. if you just want to in bolt the entire front end and bolt on a replacement "spindle to spindle" front end and not get as dirty.
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Post by thedirtydutchman on May 20, 2013 19:40:15 GMT -5
This entire front end is welded on. Could I just cut out the rust and weld in a peice of steel plate in its place?
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vw1s
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Post by vw1s on May 20, 2013 20:22:54 GMT -5
Yes. There are pre fabbed plates made for your situation. Or, if you are handy, make the plates yourself.
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