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Brice78 Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2016 Posts: 1 Location: Pittsburgh PA
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 4:31 pm Post subject: Frame Head..Fix or not? |
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I recently bought a 1972 super beetle convertible. I got it cheap and assumed there were issues because of it. I took it to get looked at and it is in need a a new frame head. I am handy around engine issues but don't know to much about this issue. Is this going to be a costly repair? Is it worth getting fixed or should I cut my losses? I am assuming it will require some welding which is beyond my skill set. Advice or thoughts? Also, am I running a high risk driving it to a place to get it repaired? Thanks
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anthracitedub Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2007 Posts: 3241 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: Frame Head..Fix or not? |
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This car is rotten....imagine the rust you can't see. Hate to say it, but you might be ahead if you got another body/chassis. |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2003 Posts: 4863 Location: Harmony, PA
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: Frame Head..Fix or not? |
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Although there may be some issues with your frame head, the first picture of the rusted areas are more commonly refered to as the heater channels. 250 Restorations & Customs isn't too far from you in Moundsville WV, and is a VW Enthusiast that has restored VW's.
https://m.facebook.com/250-Restorations-Customs-LLC-306907975561/
And Redbarn Restorations in Girard Ohio is another shop that does work on VW's.
Red Barn Restorations: High Quality Vintage Automobile Restorations
Unfortunately the heater channels, and the frame head may be the most labor intensive, and expensive to repair. See if you can contact either one of those shops, and maybe get some idea of the cost of the repairs. If the frame head is structurally sound where the suspension mounts, I wouldn't see driving the vehicle to either shop being an issue. If you're unsure, maybe buy a towbar, and tow the vehicle there. Any shop that may do the work will ultimately need to see the car in person to give you any reasonably close estimate. |
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