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Strut Tower Rusted Through HELP!!!
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August 27, 2008, 02:03:51 am
Earwig225
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Driver side strut tower upper mount is 3/4 of the way broken off due to rust on my 80 Caddy. The body is clean so this kinda came as a suprise.
How hard is this to fix? Is it a huge job to do? Where can I get replacement parts to have welded in?
Thanks!
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August 28, 2008, 08:41:15 am
fastvicar
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I would try here first:
http://www.rsjparts.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=29_30&osCsid=1871848d6bd0bbb6d60e50e5528bd6af
I don't see the tower listed, but you never know...
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August 28, 2008, 07:25:59 pm
blkboostedtruck
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earwig add your location in your profile! i'm cutting a set out of a cabriolet this weekend if thier in good shape i'll sell them!
Duane
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injector rebuilds call 414-840-1395 for faster service not on line much!
'66 variant 1500S
'81 2dr n/a 1.6 diesel rabbit 8"lift 260K R.I.P.
'81 caddy gas 1.8 turbo/stroker W/N.O.S.
'81 caddy 1.9 turbo diesel
'82 caddy gas 1.8 G60
3 jettas '82' '04 '14TDI
+1 rabbit,03 HD sc.eag. duece,46,&5
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August 29, 2008, 04:43:51 pm
Earwig225
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I live in Richmond, California.
How much would you sell the drivers side for?
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August 29, 2008, 05:01:19 pm
blkboostedtruck
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August 29, 2008, 05:01:19 pm »
Quote from: "Earwig225"
I live in Richmond, California.
How much would you sell the drivers side for?
a pic of yours would help me know where to cut this donor one out at?
price would depend on how long and where it gets cut at?
E-mail pics. at shellbell_0_6(at)yahoo.com
thanks Duane
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injector rebuilds call 414-840-1395 for faster service not on line much!
'66 variant 1500S
'81 2dr n/a 1.6 diesel rabbit 8"lift 260K R.I.P.
'81 caddy gas 1.8 turbo/stroker W/N.O.S.
'81 caddy 1.9 turbo diesel
'82 caddy gas 1.8 G60
3 jettas '82' '04 '14TDI
+1 rabbit,03 HD sc.eag. duece,46,&5
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August 31, 2008, 01:33:31 pm
BlackTieTD
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August 31, 2008, 01:33:31 pm »
this is a common problem in caddies. there seems to be a problem with the way they were sealed in this location that must trap moisture. a common fix is to cut out the good strut tower metal from a donor vehicle and replace it. i don't know of anyone who makes aftermarket panels for this spot, and even if they did usually the aftermarket panels are no where near the quality of the original stuff. i have cut up an '81 cabby for strut tower replacement pieces and the cabbies seem to have a nice gauge of metal at that spot. seems thicker than the US-built stuff. either way, i'd bet cabby panels are the best replacements you can find. cheers.
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August 31, 2008, 07:27:10 pm
blkboostedtruck
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August 31, 2008, 07:27:10 pm »
well what i went through to cut them off! 125bucks plus shipping
Duane
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injector rebuilds call 414-840-1395 for faster service not on line much!
'66 variant 1500S
'81 2dr n/a 1.6 diesel rabbit 8"lift 260K R.I.P.
'81 caddy gas 1.8 turbo/stroker W/N.O.S.
'81 caddy 1.9 turbo diesel
'82 caddy gas 1.8 G60
3 jettas '82' '04 '14TDI
+1 rabbit,03 HD sc.eag. duece,46,&5
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September 02, 2008, 09:54:30 pm
blkboostedtruck
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just as i thought! u.s.p.s. does do money orders! and please check our feedback section in the index!
Duane
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injector rebuilds call 414-840-1395 for faster service not on line much!
'66 variant 1500S
'81 2dr n/a 1.6 diesel rabbit 8"lift 260K R.I.P.
'81 caddy gas 1.8 turbo/stroker W/N.O.S.
'81 caddy 1.9 turbo diesel
'82 caddy gas 1.8 G60
3 jettas '82' '04 '14TDI
+1 rabbit,03 HD sc.eag. duece,46,&5
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