Looking for right rear parameter frame section 53 Wasp Sedan

Kdancy
Kdancy Senior Contributor
edited January 2014 in HUDSON
Looks like the axle broke and made a mess of the parameter frame. Anyone have a parts car that this area could be cut out and shipped?

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  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    I believe Ken U a poster here has been chopping up a 51 Hornet. Might get his input on the quality of that piece.
  • drivergo2
    drivergo2 Expert Adviser
    Or maybe bent metal another poster here?
  • bent metal
    bent metal Senior Contributor
    'Ken U-TX', are you thinking of making the entire frame? Or just the rear portion?
  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    This site has pictures of how the frame can be repaired.
    hudsonrestoration1948-54.com/FrameRepair.html
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  • Kdancy
    Kdancy Senior Contributor
    looks like they used a Shrinker-Stretcher on that section. Been wanting one for years, this may force me into getting one!
  • PAULARGETYPE
    PAULARGETYPE Senior Contributor
    THIS IS THE WAY I FIXED THE FRAME ON ''BABY'' IT WASN'T HARD AT ALL
  • Very nice work
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Kerry-

    Those are pretty inexpensive at Harbor Freight and for part time needs, will serve you pretty well. They are not pneumatic, but operate with a foot pedal. Very adequate for the hobbyist.
  • Kdancy
    Kdancy Senior Contributor
    edited January 2014
    I've been looking at all the sources that sell them and am looking for somthing rated for 14ga as that is what makes up the parameter frame metal. The harbor freight unit is only rated for 18Ga. I'm a little more than a hobbiest so would use it a whole lot more.
    Wish I had the money for this one!
    http://metal.baileighindustrial.com/shrinker-stretcher-mss-14h

  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    edited January 2014
    Kerry- check out these older HAMB threads - Using the Harbor Freight Stretcher with user mods. Might be the ticket if the cost to buy the Hi Dollar item are out of line now.
    jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=597206

    Some of the posters indicate they have used this stretcher for 14 gauge.
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