Rust Repair

[money pit]

On my 70 AAR clone, there have been many patches made to the floor and the frame. It looks like both quarters have been replaced, the truck floor and the rear floor has been replaced. I found that the frame on the drivers side needs to be repaired. Can this be repaired by welding some plates of steel? The guy that does my body works asked me to find the parts. I don't think anyone makes this. Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[moparleo]

AMD is running a sale right now. Get new sheetmetal. Cut out all of the cancer and then some.

 

[money pit]

AMD is running a sale right now. Get new sheetmetal. Cut out all of the cancer and then some.

I went to the AMD website. Is the part I need the floor support?

 

[Xcudame]

"I went to the AMD website. Is the part I need the floor support?"

I agree, replace with new when you can. I believe that's the right part. Could you provide a picture zoomed out to confirm?

 

[money pit]

"I went to the AMD website. Is the part I need the floor support?"

I agree, replace with new when you can. I believe that's the right part. Could you provide a picture zoomed out to confirm?

I'll send a photo after the holiday. Have a happy holiday.

 

[gtxdana]

That looks like a big gaping hole in the frame rail which needs to be replaced along with the floor support.

 

[Challenger RTA]

It looks to be this area.

 

[DetMatt1]

That looks to be the torsion bar crossmember in @Challenger RTA ’s picture, looking rearward with what looks to be a piece of tube welded to the backside and continuing rearward like a frame connector? Either way or whatever part that is it needs to be completely replaced if you’re into doing things right.

 

[money pit]

That looks to be the torsion bar crossmember in @Challenger RTA ’s picture, looking rearward with what looks to be a piece of tube welded to the backside and continuing rearward like a frame connector? Either way or whatever part that is it needs to be completely replaced if you’re into doing things right.

Here are some more photos. I think you are right. It looks like the torsion bar crossmember.

 

[Xcudame]

I'd replace the whole cross member if it was me. Even the frame rails may be rusty and need attention. That's a bad rust area and believe or not, a very important structural piece.