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obo1302 Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2008 Posts: 84
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:22 am Post subject: Identify frame help please |
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Can anyone identify the manufacturer of this frame please. I'd like to find the bottom section of the engine cage pre fabbed if possible. I'm guessing I will be bending and welding the upper section myself. All in all, I think this was $140 well spent. Thanks.
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dustymojave Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2007 Posts: 5802 Location: Lake LA, Mojave Desert, SoCal
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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:28 am Post subject: |
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This looks like an old Berrien frame. The back is substantially...personalized. I expect the entire back of the frame should be re-fabbed and I don't expect Berrien (now called Acme) to offer any of that. They MIGHT offer the engine cage, tho. Make sure the VW engine/trans support yokes are straight before replacing the rear bumper cage. And when you rebuild it, add braces to the motor mount p[late at the back of the yoke going up to the outer ends of the crossmember above the bellhousing. _________________ Richard
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Axitech Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2011 Posts: 1265 Location: Bucks County, Pa
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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:21 am Post subject: |
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If you call ACME they can probably send you every piece you need to replace the entire rear end. They may not make that frame anymore, but they will have the dimensions and they can easily cut and bend the new pieces. _________________ He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. Luke 22:36
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.-Thomas Jefferson |
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Axitech Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2011 Posts: 1265 Location: Bucks County, Pa
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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:21 am Post subject: |
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If you call ACME they can probably send you every piece you need to replace the entire rear end. They may not make that frame anymore, but they will have the dimensions and they can easily cut and bend the new pieces. _________________ He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. Luke 22:36
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.-Thomas Jefferson |
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ORANGECRUSHer Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2006 Posts: 2616 Location: West Coast (Michigan's)
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obo1302 Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2008 Posts: 84
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:47 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info guys. Unfortunately I'm in Kentucky, not close enough to Michigan or I would jump on it. Thank you. Had my body man come and look at the frame. He wants to put it on the frame rack to straighten it. Think we will give it a try. _________________ 1972 Baja Champion SE Super Beetle |
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ORANGECRUSHer Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2006 Posts: 2616 Location: West Coast (Michigan's)
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20365 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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First thing I would do is strip it (remove everything removable) sand blast it get it up on chassis table (stands) and cut loose all the bent stuff, and see if its really worth acquiring a lot of pieces.... Quite frankly its pretty rough....
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
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