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1968 mustang frame problem

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I have a 68 stang. I took it to a shop to get it looked at and the guy says "the frame is rotting away and I should replace it." Any advice on what I should do? Thanks
 
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Replace it if you're handy....or pay someone to if not. I think you can buy just about every part for a Mustang and there are 100's of web sites showing the how-to's.
 

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It depends on where it is rusted it may only need a small section replaced and not the whole frame rail.
 
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I'm not handy enough to fix something like this.
 

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BAM13 said:
I'm not handy enough to fix something like this.
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Have you been under the car to see what the problem is, or just relaying the message from the mechanic? Did you by chance take pictures?
 
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The car was sprayed with black paint underneath so when I look under you cant really see anything. So, I'm pretty much goin with what my guy said. Sorry no pics but I'll try to take some
 
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Mustangs are unibody, and have no frame, so you can't replace "it". They do, however, have frame rails, and these can be replaced.

 
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Thinking about whelding in new frame rails. Where is the best place to by them from. I want quality, not the cheapest one.
 
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I'd use the Dynacorn item. That rusty rail was replaced.

 
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