frame rails

[68 Satellite]

well it looks like I'm going to be working on the car I can't sell.It needs frame rails and was hoping someone who has done this before will offer some advice as to weather I should rep;ace the whole thing or just the part rusted AWAY!!!Its the last 2 feet and the rest looks and feels solid but how can I test to be sure?

 

[alleyoopmgv]

If i were working on the car, i would replace the whole thing. that way i know it would be good and strong. just what i would do.

 

[69 Runner]

Yep. More work, but you'll be happier in the end replacing the whole thing

 

[SCredneck]

If it were mine, I'd replace it entirely just for my own peace of mind.

 

[flypaper]

to me its almost just as much work replacing the whole thing
as it is to splicing it it in,
plus when your done, it won't look like a mickey mouse repair.

 

[68 Satellite]

Well I was leaning towards doing the whole thing but after looking at it,the rest looked very good. Both sides need done and the floor of course. I'm in contact with a guy trying to get me the whole frame so guess I'll go that way thanks

 

[flypaper]

Well I was leaning towards doing the whole thing but after looking at it,the rest looked very good. Both sides need done and the floor of course. I'm in contact with a guy trying to get me the whole frame so guess I'll go that way thanks

if both sides need it, i would be lookin for a rear clip with both rails and x members all together and attached and do it as an assembly,
that way less chance for misalignment and/ or error