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Old 06-30-2008, 11:49 AM
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I have a 87 gt that has got the front unibody rusted out. I am looking for any way of fixing this. I would like to know if there is any company that would make a bolt-on (weld) front subframe for this car. I am tring to make a street car out of it, but not a daily driver. Can I just replace the subframe or any other ideas would be helpfull. thanks

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Old 06-30-2008, 04:50 PM
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what are you calling the sub frame? the engine cradle or the frame rails them self?
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Old 06-30-2008, 06:44 PM
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You should be able to pick one up from a donor car at the local junkyard. Not sure of any aftermarket ones though.
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:49 PM
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get a picture of the total damage. i have a roller that the rear frames rusted out of. ill cut the front end up for the right price, pm me
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Old 06-30-2008, 09:06 PM
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check out 50resto.com and see what they got
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Old 06-30-2008, 09:44 PM
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do you mean the K member
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