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Cracked frame. :(



--- ATS - Patrick Bureau <txrocco@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I had mine crack 2 years ago and I got it all redone,
> welding is not
> sufficient you need to add plating back to prevent the
> welding to twist and
> crack. I used the 4 points sub race frame as well. My
> shop guy used Avionic
> Steel/Aluminum (cant recall which) and its real though to
> work why and
> bend.. so I am sure it isn't going to break anytime soon.

Still Patrick, I wouldn't go flying over railroad tracks at
warp speed like you do - that may have had something to do
with why it cracked to begin with.

Be careful, 'rocs are kinda fragile.



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Daun Yeagley - Wilmington Ohio
'80 S, 81 S, '85, '86 & '88 Sciroccos, 90 Passat Wagon
For Sale: '66 Cessna 150, '82 Scirocco, '82 Pickup.
Parts cars:  '81 Scirocco, '87 Scirocco 16v - ASK!
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