highpowerd2003
12/1/2005 6:10:27 PM
I have a 85 berlinetta that the frame broke at the steering box. can this be repaired? frame not rusted. could steering box be bad and caused this? Dan
z28pete
12/2/2005 12:29:07 AM
If there is room a steel plate can be welded over the crack, has to be done carefully so as not to weaken the frame at the weld point. This is a weak point on the frame due to mounting holes and stress caused by the steering mechanism.
z28pete
12/2/2005 12:30:53 AM
If there is room a steel plate can be welded over the crack, has to be done carefully so as not to weaken the frame at the weld point. This is a weak point on the frame due to mounting holes and stress caused by the steering mechanism. A bad steering box won' cause the problem, but continuos pounding year after year will.
