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Forum: Automotive Projects

06-15-2017, 06:15 AM

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Frame rail is deformed. How can I bend it?

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Posted By berntd

It does. But I need to push out. The problem...

It does. But I need to push out.

The problem I discovered is that because the arm has a verticsl S bend, supporting like you said and pushing or pulling wants to rotate the whole arm at the top...

Forum: Automotive Projects

06-15-2017, 02:56 AM

Replies: 14

Frame rail is deformed. How can I bend it?

Views: 6,425

Posted By berntd

I have a new idea! What do folks you think...

I have a new idea!

What do folks you think about removing the arm and putting it onto strategic blocks under my 6ton truck. I can then push onto it with a bottle jack and get it straight maybe.
...

Forum: Automotive Projects

06-15-2017, 12:05 AM

Replies: 14

Frame rail is deformed. How can I bend it?

Views: 6,425

Posted By berntd

Ah yes, that is why I am staying away from the...

Ah yes, that is why I am staying away from the Mercedes forums. They always suggest to just get a new part. I am on a low budget fixer upper here :-(

Hey hey guys!!!
I went to see the donour car...

Forum: Automotive Projects

06-13-2017, 10:04 PM

Replies: 14

Frame rail is deformed. How can I bend it?

Views: 6,425

Posted By berntd

Hi John, group, I have actually been able to...

Hi John, group,

I have actually been able to accurately measure the points on right side of that car to it's proper centre line as per Mercedes frame drawing to within 2mm. I am seriously...

Forum: Automotive Projects

06-13-2017, 06:16 PM

Replies: 14

Frame rail is deformed. How can I bend it?

Views: 6,425

Posted By berntd

Hi Kent and John Thaks for the replies. ...

Hi Kent and John

Thaks for the replies.

Yes, the damage must have been from the front left. That arm has a built in crumple zone at the point I show the wrinkles near poin A.
It had all been...

Forum: Automotive Projects

06-13-2017, 05:16 AM

Replies: 14

Frame rail is deformed. How can I bend it?

Views: 6,425

Posted By berntd

Side profile of said frame rail. It needs...

Side profile of said frame rail.

It needs most bending near the top bend.

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Forum: Automotive Projects

06-13-2017, 05:05 AM

Replies: 14

Frame rail is deformed. How can I bend it?

Views: 6,425

Posted By berntd

Frame rail is deformed. How can I bend it?

I have discovered that my 1973 450SL Mercedes unibody resto left front frame rail is deformed.

It has been repaired before but not nearly correct.

It is bent in by 16mm or 5/8"
That is at the...

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