68 frame rail repair

[68 CHARGER R/T]

hi guys i need some help or opinions from you guys. i own a 68 charger r/t and while ago i did my exhaust on it and i was looking at the drivers side frame rail and it's getting weak a little.what i was looking into doing is getting both new frame rails trunk floor pan and etc.could you guys please give me some advice of what i should start removing and a process of the ways i should go about it. i have access to all tools and a hoist . thank you

[Silver R/T]

this should be moved to body section

[68 CHARGER R/T]

sorry about that silver r/t

[PocketThunder]

this should be moved to body section

Jeez bust the new guys balls about the correct forum and then you dont offer any help?   


I would remove the gas tank.  remove the exhuast and take a hammer and tap on the frame rails where you think there are pin holes and you should be able to feel how hard or soft it is. 

Can you post a picture of the areas for us to see.  it would help a lot.  Hopefully its not as bad as my car was...

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,154.msg2415.html#msg2415

[68 CHARGER R/T]

no offense pocket thunder but mine isn't that bad.soon as it gets a little warmer down here i will post some pics. i've never done a job like this myself so i had to ask you pro's for some advice and tips and best places to get parts for her.                                                               thanks again.

[terrible one]

You will definitly need a good donor car, or the rails from one if you have to replace sections. However, I think i remember a thread containing info about a place that sells frame rails.

[tan top]

You will definitly need a good donor car, or the rails from one if you have to replace sections. However, I think i remember a thread containing info about a place that sells frame rails.

                 check out this place  ( auto rust technicians)    www.auto rust . com  for frame rails    hope this helps.

[68 CHARGER R/T]

thanks guys, i really appreciate all the help.

[4402tuff4u]

Welcome aboard! When you decide what to cut out, makesure you brace the Charger nice and level off the ground (even plane if possible) so that you can use that plane as reference for checking measurements, etc.., also brace the body somehow by possibly tacking in place some steel braces so that the Charger's body does not flex. Take photo's and show us/post your project. We might be able to offer you some other tips. Some of the members here are true Charger surgeons that know their stuff, been there and can offer you ways around pit falls. Good luck. Cheers, Mike.

[sharpspike]

You will definitly need a good donor car, or the rails from one if you have to replace sections. However, I think i remember a thread containing info about a place that sells frame rails.

dont know if this is the one your talking about. copied from another thread. click the link and scroll down the page.

Texas Acres has frame rails. Might wanna check them out

http://www.texasacres.com/parts/metal.html