Can the convertible frame be welded?
05-01-2012 | 02:02 AM
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Car: 1987 GTA/ 89 Camaro Vert
Engine: 305 TPI/350 TPI
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Axle/Gears: 3.27/3.08
Can the convertible frame be welded?
I have a 89 Camaro and the main posts have snapped. I don't know if the frame is aluminum or white metal. Can someone tell me if it can be welded and if not what is the best route to get a new frame.
05-01-2012 | 10:37 AM
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Re: Can the convertible frame be welded?
I'm not sure what part you need but I have a 89 camaro frame for parts.
Post a pic of what ya need and I'll see if I have it.
Post a pic of what ya need and I'll see if I have it.
05-01-2012 | 02:14 PM
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Car: 87 iroc-z & 88 vert
Engine: 350 tpi & 305 tpi
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Axle/Gears: stock & 308 posi
Re: Can the convertible frame be welded?
Yes the top frame can be welded I just did mine it is cast aluminum so it will have to be welded with Eaither a tig or a mig with a spool gun
05-01-2012 | 02:39 PM
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From: new jersey
Car: 87 iroc-z & 88 vert
Engine: 350 tpi & 305 tpi
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Re: Can the convertible frame be welded?
Notta problem I literally just welded mine yesterday as long as you can line everything up it's no big deal
05-30-2012 | 01:29 PM
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06-18-2012 | 12:47 PM
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From: Hacienda Heights, CA
Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
Re: Can the convertible frame be welded?
I have several frames in stock. These cast frame pieces often break. I part out the frames specifically for instances such as this.
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06-19-2012 | 06:29 PM
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Re: Can the convertible frame be welded?
Lon; would you possibly have the plastic caps that cover the rear door post where the seat belt comes up for a 91? also I need the trim that comes up the drivers rear post to cover the body joint
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