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Morgan - 24 Oct 2005 01:58 GMT

Hello, I've got a '74 Dodge D-100 that the a-arm mount where the frame
tab is rusting off..forward ones are fine though and it's the same story
for both left and right.
The castor-camber cam adjusters are fine but that part being riveted to
the frame and cross member worries me since I don't know a source for
such parts other than maybe calling a local frame shop and asking for
that piece.. I'll likely re-bush them too.

Thanks
George

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Budd Cochran - 24 Oct 2005 03:53 GMT

It sounds like you're in a state that uses salt on the winter roads or along
an ocean. I'm from Indiana originally.

Find a complete engine crossmember from a Southwestern junkyard on the 'net
for you vehicle, but check the condition of your frame first. No sense in
patching what isn't there anymore.

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> Hello, I've got a '74 Dodge D-100 that the a-arm mount where the frame
> tab is rusting off..forward ones are fine though and it's the same story
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> Thanks
> George

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Morgan - 24 Oct 2005 04:23 GMT

> It sounds like you're in a state that uses salt on the winter roads or along
> an ocean. I'm from Indiana originally.
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>>Thanks
>>George

Yep, I live in MA. I think this was a truck that started life on Cape
Cod...snow, salt air, salt on the roads.. Frame is okay, I smear the
bugger with grease when I've got it on my hands from u-joints or when I
do oil changes.
Granted, it's been sitting a couple years but I've changed the cab and
had a good look what's there. It could use a good wire brushing and
being shot with por-15 or something to seal out the moisture. I realize
kero and used oil will do a good job but I'm one of those that believes
in not adding to environmental issues. So, painting it with something
fairly tough would be fine for me.
I try to keep up on leaks the thing has too. Yes, it may be rusty but I
try to take care of it as best as I can. I generally don't have much
time to do junkyard crawls..or call around. I get home and I go to sleep
and try to get as much as I can.

I keep hoping someone made up something like I need, part is no longer
available through mopar since I checked this week.
I've had it in mind to cut a piece of square tubing into the shape I
need and copy the holes as best I can. Plasma cutter.. ;)

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Budd Cochran - 24 Oct 2005 13:17 GMT

> > It sounds like you're in a state that uses salt on the winter roads or along
> > an ocean. I'm from Indiana originally.
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> bugger with grease when I've got it on my hands from u-joints or when I
> do oil changes.

<LOL> I've done that myself, but there's never enough to do the whole frame.

> Granted, it's been sitting a couple years but I've changed the cab and
> had a good look what's there. It could use a good wire brushing and
> being shot with por-15 or something to seal out the moisture. I realize
> kero and used oil will do a good job but I'm one of those that believes
> in not adding to environmental issues. So, painting it with something
> fairly tough would be fine for me.

Kero and oil will also prevent you from using Por-15 or any other sealer.

> I try to keep up on leaks the thing has too. Yes, it may be rusty but I
> try to take care of it as best as I can. I generally don't have much
> time to do junkyard crawls..or call around. I get home and I go to sleep
> and try to get as much as I can.

I understand. BTDT. Still ordering a crossmember online from a yard in Texas
won't have _you_ crawling in the dirt ;) From the factory, it's riveted
in, but some grade 8 bolts of the right dimensions will do the job.

> I keep hoping someone made up something like I need, part is no longer
> available through mopar since I checked this week.
> I've had it in mind to cut a piece of square tubing into the shape I
> need and copy the holes as best I can. Plasma cutter.. ;)

Well, ya could, but drill the holes before you cut so the side to be removed
will help keep them aligned during drilling.

Budd

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