73_240z Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I wasn't sure if this belonged here or in the chasis forum but I decided to try here. I'll start with some basic info about myself/ my z since mainly I am just one of the lurkers who never post. This is my second 240z I unfortunalty totalled my first one which was a birthday present from my dad. I was 16 and immature. I went on for the next two years without a z and needed to get back into it. For my 18th birthday my dad and I flew out to Colorado and purchased my current 240. At the time neither him nor I noticed the rust on the rails. This last summer when I started to get the car cleaned up to go out in I noticed the rails. And it has been up on jackstands ever since. I'Im guessing that most of you do not care but I figured I would throw it out there. I amfairly new to this kind of extensive work. I can do body work and most of the mechanical work needed but when it comes to choping and welding I am kind of lost. This what it looks like now. I was thinking about going and getting some a piece of angle iron thats the same gauge as the original rail and cutting it where the cancer ends and then taking thicker angle iron and completely boxing in the rail. I would do this to the other side also because their is minor( mino compared to this side) rot on the driver side frame rail also. If somebody with more knowledge on this subject could me more information that would be very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 you didn't post any pics, i don't think. atleast i don't see any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73_240z Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 yea I thought I did but I couldn't figure out how to resize them after I realized it didn't post with the picture. The spot were the sway bar mounts to the frame has completely seperated. Try visualize it and I will get pictures posted as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73_240z Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 for some reason I cannot get the pictures to upload. I put them into the photogallery and I'v read all the FAQ on posting them and nothing is working. Don't know if I am doing something wrong or if it is just being difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 try loading them on to photobucket, Takes like 5 min. to open an account if you don't have one and it's free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I can try to upload the pics if you like. Try to send them to my email addy, then I 'll give it a shot. PM if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 just upload the pics to http://xs.to and remember to copy and paste from the 6th box (the one with just the link to the pic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73_240z Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 thank you very much for showing me how to do that. Now finally the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar240z Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 its way small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 linky no worky................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 its way small. that's what SHE said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73_240z Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 hopefully this is better. Really starting to make me hate computers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoeightnine Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hey! 74_240z. If you are not savy with the fab and weld, you are in a tight spot for a economic solution. You will have to get new rails and a good sheet metal mechanic. Eye ball this link for an over view of whats in store. It's not hopeless, just a big job. http://alteredz.com/structuralmods.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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