Frame Damage - what happens when you don't have the proper rear suspension

[V8killimports]

Here is what happens when your home engineered ladder bars are stronger than you think, and the frame gives before they do..

http://www.angelfire.com/bug/m_little/shared/framedamage27mar.jpg


As you can see, where the ladder bar (more of a slide link) was welded to the frame ripped a nice piece out of the frame.

[AkimboStylee]

is that your car, and if so which one?

[V8killimports]

Originally posted by krwheeler85
is that your car, and if so which one?

Yes it's my 57.

[IALuder]

dayum. :o

[thermal]

awwwww

[KwikR6]

Holy shit thats nuts...

[Addict]

Ouch. How'd that happen?

[V8killimports]

Originally posted by Addict
Ouch. How'd that happen?

We dunno.. The frame was not rusted/corroded at all.. I am thinking that the spot where it was welded was pushed and pulled super fast and heated the metal a bit or something like that. Other than that I dunno.

[mylittlecivic]

damn, i love 57' chevys

[black95gs-t]

Were you runnin hard at the time?

[V8killimports]

Originally posted by black95gs-t
Were you runnin hard at the time?

Yea.. but I only had 275 tires on it.. I think it is something that has been happening over time.. but it totally repairable. not a big deal.. but not driveable till it's fixed.

[MAXed Out]

Damn sorry to hear about the ride man. Hopefully ull get it fixed soon.

[VR4_Craver]

ouch....;( ;(