I'm in the process of replacing my rear frame rails and I rea this thread, https://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...060811-2-068409.html . Rubyredfiero used 2x2x.070 tubing. The closest I can find is 2x2x.083 or 2x2x.065. Which would be better/does that small of a difference even matter?
My drivers side was ok but my passengers was rotted over the rear wheel. I ended up buying a frame section from Fgt1988 here on the forum who was parting out a car. He cut me a perfect repair piece which will let me make a pretty much factory repair. Nicer looking than a fabbed repair and probably stronger as well. Plus makes use of rust free parts that might otherwise go to scrap.
My drivers side was ok but my passengers was rotted over the rear wheel. I ended up buying a frame section from Fgt1988 here on the forum who was parting out a car. He cut me a perfect repair piece which will let me make a pretty much factory repair. Nicer looking than a fabbed repair and probably stronger as well. Plus makes use of rust free parts that might otherwise go to scrap.
So five months later.... the progress has been slow but steady. I've got both of the new rails welded in and patched up the trunk corners. All that's I have to do is give everything a coat of POR-15 and that pink stuff. Anyone know what it is? It looks like brushed on caulk. Im assuming they used it at the factory to seal seams in the sheet metal.
So five months later.... the progress has been slow but steady. I've got both of the new rails welded in and patched up the trunk corners. All that's I have to do is give everything a coat of POR-15 and that pink stuff. Anyone know what it is? It looks like brushed on caulk. Im assuming they used it at the factory to seal seams in the sheet metal.
Please tell me you can weld? And not something like some members here do that looks like hen Sh!t on a pump handle ! I have seen some of the members who were self taught and posted pictures of their welds that just plain SCARE me ! Post some pictures of your work so we can see just how good a job you did.
Steve
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I unfortunatly dont know how to weld well at all. But I am fortunate enough to have a good friend who does and has been willing to help me as long as i provide some beers.
I unfortunatly dont know how to weld well at all. But I am fortunate enough to have a good friend who does and has been willing to help me as long as i provide some beers.
Glad to hear that ! I used to work for beer sometimes, now unfortunately I am only allowed 3 a week so I now work for weed !
Steve
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And not something like some members here do that looks like hen Sh!t on a pump handle ! I have seen some of the members who were self taught and posted pictures of their welds that just plain SCARE me ! 
Post some pictures of your work so we can see just how good a job you did.
