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: cracked frame


esm632000
Jun 19th, 07, 05:26 PM
my 1984 camaro was making a clicking noise when turning the wheel. right before where the steering box is mounted I found a crack in the frame. it allows the steering box to move. hopefully this can be fix by welding anybody know???
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Everett#2390
Jun 19th, 07, 06:12 PM
Usually a plate welded to frame and frame welded up at the cracks will help.

kustomwerker
Jun 20th, 07, 05:42 AM
as everett said...make sure the plate covers a large surface area...fatigued metal crystalizes and becomes vewry brittle, even after welding is complete...hence the plate...the larger the surface welded to, the stronger the repair...