I just noticed this today while I was patching a hole in the exhaust after jacking the car up. On the passenger's side by the transmission cross member, it looks like my frame is toast. It looked flakey and bubbly so I gave it a poke and my finger went right in. I'm sure I could knock some more off if I get out a screw driver and start stabbing at the spot. I'm not sure how I missed this forming the past. The car hasn't been driven in the winter in years so seeing this was a bit of a surprise.
My inspection is in December so I have at least until then to drive the car. (If they don't notice the rot, I may get another year out of it).
Thoughts on patching it with welding?
If welding isn't an option, my current plan is to strip it of good parts and junk the remains. Then look for a replacement. Financials might not make that possible so I may have to just focus on the '78 from here on out. It was a good 8+ year run.
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My inspection is in December so I have at least until then to drive the car. (If they don't notice the rot, I may get another year out of it).
Thoughts on patching it with welding?
If welding isn't an option, my current plan is to strip it of good parts and junk the remains. Then look for a replacement. Financials might not make that possible so I may have to just focus on the '78 from here on out. It was a good 8+ year run.
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