I've finally bitten the bullet and started the body-off restoration of RQB-3434. She's been gutted and we lifted the body from chassis this afternoon.
My troughs are completely shot, there's no nope in welding them up or attempting any kind of repair. I'm interested in the experiences you guys have had with replacing your trought. WHere did you get them? what did you pay? Aluminum vs stainless (I'm almost 100% decided on steel). How was the customer service experience? etc... Thanks in advance, I'll keep the board posted on progress. I'm throwing out the Lark chassis in favor of a custom tube frame with Corvette C6 IFS and C5 IRS components. Unfortunately I couldn't design out the troughs but if this works, I will have a viable option for those us cursed with frame rot.
I have the complete chassis, steering, and suspension with a set of Borani wires if anyone needs any or all of it. I may try to trade it to Studebaker Int'l for store credit since I'm sure I'll be spending quite a bit there in the coming months ;-) I'm in Indy if anyone needs parts.
seeking hogtrough source recommendations
in 1965-83 Avanti
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I've finally bitten the bullet and started the body-off restoration of RQB-3434. She's been gutted and we lifted the body from chassis this afternoon.
My troughs are completely shot, there's no nope in welding them up or attempting any kind of repair. I'm interested in the experiences you guys have had with replacing your trought. WHere did you get them? what did you pay? Aluminum vs stainless (I'm almost 100% decided on steel). How was the customer service experience? etc... Thanks in advance, I'll keep the board posted on progress. I'm throwing out the Lark chassis in favor of a custom tube frame with Corvette C6 IFS and C5 IRS components. Unfortunately I couldn't design out the troughs but if this works, I will have a viable option for those us cursed with frame rot.
I have the complete chassis, steering, and suspension with a set of Borani wires if anyone needs any or all of it. I may try to trade it to Studebaker Int'l for store credit since I'm sure I'll be spending quite a bit there in the coming months ;-) I'm in Indy if anyone needs parts.
Jack Estes
RQB-3434
RQB-2803