virtuetovice Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Pics coming shortly but it's been looked at and can be fixed. The worst part of the damage is the radiator support. It's gonna have to be cut out and replaced. The main thing I want to know is if it can be bolted in and still be as structurally sound as spot welds? Any other advice? Check back for pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I replaced the, should say my dad replaced the Core support in the cutlass. He welded it in. I'm not sure how sound bolting it in would be. But I don't know if I'd risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuetovice Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Well what method of welding did he use? Did he just MIG weld the piss out of it, pinch/plug weld as if the factory had done it or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z34guy Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 weld. I would not even consider bolting it in. That's just inviting a whole new set of possible future problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 He spot welded it where the factory would of done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RZB1992 Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Absolutely weld... I don't know where you are, but I have a whole front radiator support / front engine bay frame I'll give to you if you need / want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuetovice Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm in Virginia, quite a trek from CT but thanks for such a gracious offer. I will say CT is a nice place, been there before and there are lots of nice people such as yourself. Very pleasant. On a side note, the car's name is now "Frankintrigue" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z34guy Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 CT is a nice place Please tell me what your on. It's strong and I want some. the only thing nice about CT in my view is the beauty of the state itself. many many many self-indulgent pricks here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Please tell me what your on. It's strong and I want some. the only thing nice about CT in my view is the beauty of the state itself. many many many self-indulgent pricks here. It's like the pot calling the kettle black!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuetovice Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Um, do you guys mind deleting that and taking it to PM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z34guy Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 deleted mine... now for slick... meh.... it'll never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 97 Cutlass Coupe Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Pics coming shortly but it's been looked at and can be fixed. The worst part of the damage is the radiator support. It's gonna have to be cut out and replaced. The main thing I want to know is if it can be bolted in and still be as structurally sound as spot welds? Any other advice? Check back for pics The damage to your car is way beyond back yard repair. The radiator support definately needs to be replaced, and the right front upper rail looks wasted as well. Your car will need to be set on a frame rack, pulled square, and then have the damaged parts cut off before welding on the new parts. If you can find a body shop to do the structural work, you could then re assemble it yourself and save some big bucks. Don't attempt to do any repair/replacement of parts until you have had the car pulled square, and definately do not bolt the rad support in place!! Edited August 14, 2011 by Mark 97 Cutlass Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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