Frame
work is the time when your wreck transforms
into something that looks like a car. Light
hits are the better choice to work on ofcourse.
First,
you want to get the factory measurements of
the damaged area from a Chilton Repair Manual
or the Dealer. Then acess the damage. Anything
can be unmangled, just depends how much money
you want to spend.
You
can build your own Frame Pulling Rig, you
can buy one or you can hire someone to do
the job for you.
In
this business either one works. Some have
alot of time so they do it themselves in the
garage, some buy a nice frame machine and
enjoy the high tech version of getting their
hands dirty and others would rather do something
else and let the professional take care of
the delicate bending and pulling.
Building
your own Frame Rig is pretty easy. You just
need some metal from the scrap yard, a hydrolic
ram or a heavy dutty come along and some chain.
Well you'll need more stuff, here's the list:
15
feet - I steel
5 feet - 2"X6" steel tube
1 - 10 or 15 ton hydrolic ram or a serious
come along or hoist
25' - heavy dutty chain
Click
here for an illustration & plan
If you want to buy a Frame Machine, you can
get a new one at Automotive
Equipment or find a used one at
Auto
Body Online. Do your research before
buying one, they are a great investment but
make sure it wont be a loss.
If
you hire some one to do the work, make sure
they know what they are doing, inspect their
work before paying them. I know a few people
personally that work on cars and are good
at frame work, and I suggest you do your research
before hiring some one, see their work, talk
to them before telling them you are looking
for a frame man, so they don't become a sales
man but talk to you as a friend. ( I hope
that made sence :) ).
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