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highpowerd2003 12-01-2005 08:10 PM
frame problem
 
I have a 85 berlinetta that the frame broke at the steering box. can this be repaired? frame not rusted. could steering box be bad and caused this? Dan

z28pete 12-02-2005 02:29 AM
RE: frame problem
 
If there is room a steel plate can be welded over the crack, has to be done carefully so as not to weaken the frame at the weld point. This is a weak point on the frame due to mounting holes and stress caused by the steering mechanism.

z28pete 12-02-2005 02:30 AM
RE: frame problem
 
If there is room a steel plate can be welded over the crack, has to be done carefully so as not to weaken the frame at the weld point. This is a weak point on the frame due to mounting holes and stress caused by the steering mechanism. A bad steering box won' cause the problem, but continuos pounding year after year will.


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