Rear frame damage. Can I hammer out?

[Red-Hawk]

Soooo. After removing bumper and body mounts it appears that she's been tagged in the rear. Looks like PO tacked some weld stock to compensate for the damage.

Problem is rear body mounts are bent too.

It looks like it's fairly minor and the rest of the frame is solid and straight.

I'm not a metal or frame expert. Can i just hammer out bends? Or am i making it worse?

Notice the kids pool tube....You never know when that will come in handy during the build.

[GMC-YA68]

You mean notice "YOUR" pool tube!

Does it look ok on the other end of the x-member??

[Red-Hawk]

Originally Posted by GMC-YA68

You mean notice "YOUR" pool tube!

Does it look ok on the other end of the x-member??

Ha! Yeah my 220 lbs would put that underwater faster than the when Jaws took those barrels under. "He can't go under with 3 barrels on him!"
......but I digress.

Stupid question alert...Where -is the x memeber?

[turp mcspray]

You will most likely need a little heat, but it shouldn't be much of a problem to fix.

[Red-Hawk]

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

You will most likely need a little heat, but it shouldn't be much of a problem to fix.

Will propane handheld do the trick with BFH or full acetylene/oxygen torch. I only have a propane.

[jaros44sr]

Be careful, a lot of fuel lines in the area, could you get a porta- power in there

[Red-Hawk]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Be careful, a lot of fuel lines in the area, could you get a porta- power in there

Yeah, thanks. I already removed gas tank. Should I remove fuel lines too? tanks been removed for several months now.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by Red-Hawk

Yeah, thanks. I already removed gas tank. Should I remove fuel lines too? tanks been removed for several months now.

That's a tough call, because you won t be able to remove them without damage, I don t think. If it was me, I would err on the side of caution and get rid of any fumes. At least get rid of the lines up to the rubber hose under the passenger seat, and do the work outside

Don t forget the vent canister mounted in the bed topside

Good luck!

[Red-Hawk]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Be careful, a lot of fuel lines in the area, could you get a porta- power in there

Never used a porta power? How would it be used to straighten frame tails in my situation? Their both crunched in from rear end collision.

Or are you recommending heating and then somehow using pump to straighten? Sorry for the newbie questions.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by Red-Hawk

Never used a porta power? How would it be used to straighten frame tails in my situation? Their both crunched in from rear end collision.

Or are you recommending heating and then somehow using pump to straighten? Sorry for the newbie questions.

You would have to be creative, build a immovable wall, the bottom of the frame would be easy, since you could use the floor to push up on. But as Turp says ( he's the pro) use a torch first and see what results you get. Last resort, buy a frame section, and have that welded on. There s one for sale, on the parts board. Keep us posted on your progress

[turp mcspray]

I see a fair amount of stretched metal there. You're going to need a regular torch. I don't think doing it cold, will net you much success.