Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: pauldridge on December 21, 2008, 23:21:34

Title: Frame Rail replacement
Post by: pauldridge on December 21, 2008, 23:21:34

I'm going for broke... instead of patching, I'm going to replace an entire side frame rail.  I've gotten lots of useful advice from Tim at KK, but if anyone has had personal experience with this task (other than writing a check to a restoration shop) I'd sure like to pick your brain!

Title: Re: Frame Rail replacement
Post by: jsaylor on December 22, 2008, 08:09:11

Phil,

Had both mine done.

Measure everything before you start.  Make good brackets for the doors.  Keep the hard top on.   Every millimeter at this stage gets multiplied as you proceed.  Take it slow.

Title: Re: Frame Rail replacement
Post by: pauldridge on December 23, 2008, 01:03:46

Thanks Jim,

I had in mind fabricating some door braces, but hadn't thought of installing the hardtop... makes a lot of sense

Phil