1967 Skylark bent frame

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by xs650shawn, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. xs650shawn

    xs650shawn Well-Known Member

    :rant:So how bad does this look? I measure about an inch (give or take) of discrepancy between right and left sides of the frame. The car does have saggy springs, so I don't know how much influence they are right now. But in the first pic you can see a difference just between the two frame mounts. Also, one of the trailing arm mounting points looks to have been crushed as well. I hope I dont have to trash the frame (and the whole car, if it came to that). Should I have it straghtened, back half it, or go all out with a tube frame (can't afford that one, and don't think I have the skill to build one)? mail1.jpg mail.jpg
     
  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Doesnt look that bad at all. Go to a good body shop. They can get some tram gauges on the frame and take some measurments. A couple of tugs and it'll be good as new. Those frames bend back pretty easily. You'd be surprised
     

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