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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Indiana
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Rear Trailing Arms
Have two sets for a short bed. Should they be welded the full length or is there a gap between the inner and outer. What is filling the gap, RUST???????? My first resto and need help. 69 CST 396(#'s match), short bed, turbo 400, ps,pb a/c,buckets console,tach. Rare or not??? thanks in advance
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Muskegon,MI,USA
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The two halves are riveted together and rust forms in between forcing them apart. Ideally you want to get the rust out and hitting the sides with a hammer works pretty well prior to sand blasting. After sand blasting you can clamp the parts together and weld them. Once repaired and painted I would suggest sealing the top so that water will not get down inside and remain.
Good luck! Jim |
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