da64bug
25hp
Posts: 9
Joined: Sept 7, 2012 11:27:27 GMT -5
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Post by da64bug on Sept 26, 2013 17:42:06 GMT -5
Hey all, still fairly new to the area but I'm looking for someone to help me out with a repair on my front beam (5" narrowed without shock towers). I've been working to get my car ready for my wedding coming up next month (Oct. 25th) - crawled under the front end and DID NOT expect to see this:   In Grand Rapids and would be more than willing to cruise it out to anyone within an hour who has a welder and would be able to weld this up for me. Happy to compensate time with a 6pack or case of your favorite beer!! If that doesn't work, name your price. I'll be pulling it tonight, can anyone help this weekend?! -Brian 330.310.323(zero) bfalther@gmail.com
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gokart
1600dp
'67 Beetle - Ruby
Posts: 858
Joined: Sept 28, 2008 20:39:39 GMT -5
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Post by gokart on Sept 26, 2013 18:51:05 GMT -5
Ouch. Wish I could help. Good luck.
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Pikeman
1500sp
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Post by Pikeman on Sept 27, 2013 6:27:59 GMT -5
I am in Bangor, and I am available Saturday
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da64bug
25hp
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Post by da64bug on Sept 27, 2013 11:19:45 GMT -5
UPDATE: I did pull the beam and both the upper and lower supports were completely broke - came out in 2 pieces  Paul - are you available around 7PM on Saturday? Can you PM for details? |
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Pikeman
1500sp
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Post by Pikeman on Sept 27, 2013 13:16:29 GMT -5
Brian, before I commit to fixing this beam, can you PM me some more pictures. I want to see where it is broken, and what it would take to fix it. Thanks,Paul
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da64bug
25hp
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Post by da64bug on Sept 27, 2013 15:05:25 GMT -5
Not a problem, I'll shoot you some pictures when I get home from work.
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da64bug
25hp
Posts: 9
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Post by da64bug on Sept 27, 2013 17:29:00 GMT -5
Alright so I'm going to make the executive decision to toss this beam. Worse than I initially thought and I'd much rather go with a fresh beam that hasn't been cut and re-welded! Thanks Paul for your willingness to help out, but I'm going to take the safer route.  |
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Pikeman
1500sp
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Post by Pikeman on Sept 27, 2013 19:21:45 GMT -5
Brian, a new beam sure looks like a wise choice. I would not have welded that for my own use,let alone for someone else's use.
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Post by bren on Sept 27, 2013 21:47:53 GMT -5
Come to the bug run Sunday. Probably could find a new beam there.
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vw1s
1600dp
I am Jack's Medulla Oblongata...
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Joined: Jun 25, 2008 5:16:14 GMT -5
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Post by vw1s on Sept 28, 2013 6:49:29 GMT -5
Not sure where that beam came from, or who built it, but, that is obviously not the way to do it! The mounting brackets must be cut off and material taken from the center of the top and bottom tubes, where the adjusters or set screws are, then the brackets welded back on in the correct spot. then there are no weight bearing welds on the tines themselves. That's a lot to ask of two welds hanging out there in the breeze! Not to mention the forces applied when corned or when hitting a bump. Did it hurt the spring packs? Bent? Good luck with it!
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dansam
1600dp
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Joined: Oct 25, 2008 7:23:39 GMT -5
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Post by dansam on Sept 28, 2013 6:56:18 GMT -5
Sheesh all this beam Drama! I was going to keep an eye out for one as well as a backup for if/when CB drags this out. Im on the road for color tour even if I need to put in a donor. Shame to realign for nothing though.
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Post by dubfreak1 on Sept 28, 2013 7:38:42 GMT -5
Alright so I'm going to make the executive decision to toss this beam. Worse than I initially thought and I'd much rather go with a fresh beam that hasn't been cut and re-welded! Thanks Paul for your willingness to help out, but I'm going to take the safer route. Are you looking for a stock width beam or narrowed? I have a good used German stock part available. If you need a narrowed one, we are traveling through VA soon and might be able to help transport one of these www.valleyautowerks.com/apps/webstore/. Pm me if you're interested, or look me up at the Bug Run |
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dansam
1600dp
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Post by dansam on Oct 11, 2013 13:37:46 GMT -5
I have a pretty new cb adjustable ball joint beam (stock width 200.00)
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