Full Version: Bent Frame
The frame is twisted up on right side. Is it possible to bend it back or scrap the frame.
QUOTE(Pattch @ Jun 14 2005, 02:57 PM)
The frame is twisted up on right side. Is it possible to bend it back or scrap the frame.
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bending it back will weaken it if you could find a way to do it. I dont know what to tell ya. Just outa curiosity what the hell happend?
Rolled It! 
QUOTE(Pattch @ Jun 14 2005, 03:42 PM)
Rolled It!
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Ouch. Is it just me or does it look a little bent in the rear too.
Looks like a perfect excuse for a upgrade!!!
It can probably be fixed. Might have to replace some tubing but unless the complete chassis is tweaked. I bet it can be fixed. If you are in the San Diego area I would have Jesse at JP Designs look at it.
By the time you get done trying to straighten it out, you could probably get a replacement for the same amount of money.
My son did the same thing to his buggy. We did fix it, the car was strapped to a flat bed trailer with jack stands under the car to keep it from moving. where we wanted the car to bend the tubing was cut about 95% though at the nearest joint, several tubes were cut, then the car was pulled straight with a ratchet tie down. after the car was straight with all the tie downs loose the cuts were mig welded.
We nver had any problems with the car after this fix.
We nver had any problems with the car after this fix.
I would take this as a sign.
Your next rollover might not be so forgiving. Somebody's telling you to get a new, stronger, properly designed, chassis.
Your next rollover might not be so forgiving. Somebody's telling you to get a new, stronger, properly designed, chassis.
Rolled it, damn!
Im not sure if I would trust the frame after straightening it. That is unless you took to someone a place like JP Design (like previously mentioned) where they can do it right.
I was looking at the pics......the tits arent even worn off the front tires. there still brand new....what happened.
Im not sure if I would trust the frame after straightening it. That is unless you took to someone a place like JP Design (like previously mentioned) where they can do it right.
I was looking at the pics......the tits arent even worn off the front tires. there still brand new....what happened.
Here are some interesting pics showing a Funco on a straightening rack. I would think most body shops have one of these. But how strong is it after straightening?
Rack time
Body Shop...
Erickson's Pontiac In Rexberg Loaned Us Their Frame Machine
(Small Town Kindness)
The Magician!...
My Buddy Steven Allen Made It Like New!
Rack time
Body Shop...
Erickson's Pontiac In Rexberg Loaned Us Their Frame Machine
(Small Town Kindness)
The Magician!...
My Buddy Steven Allen Made It Like New!
hopefully everyones ok. looks like the beam is tweaked, maybe find another with a good frame and front end and crappy everything else that you can swap your engine trans and other goodies onto. hey it tweaked but the cage stayed intact and did it's job, i'd say it was designed ok, i think everyone would agree that funco's are and that got tweaked too.
Yes it can be fixed, I did the same thing. The frame had a 4" twist from front to back.
Hit a witches eye going way to fast
We cut the kinked bars out including the entire beam, welded jacks into the frame along with some straps and started pushing and pulling. We pulled it back to level and then about 10" past level to alow for flexing and then heated all the weld points in the front end. When we released the jacks and strap it whent back to level. I have ran this car for 2 years since the accident with no problems and have not notice any change in handling.
The cost of repairs was under $300
Hit a witches eye going way to fast
We cut the kinked bars out including the entire beam, welded jacks into the frame along with some straps and started pushing and pulling. We pulled it back to level and then about 10" past level to alow for flexing and then heated all the weld points in the front end. When we released the jacks and strap it whent back to level. I have ran this car for 2 years since the accident with no problems and have not notice any change in handling.
The cost of repairs was under $300
I just finished the re-build, mid travel , new engine, new front wheels and tires. Just ran out of talent...bent the frame, rear arm, beam, spindle, tie rod, broke my finger. I think its time to start fresh. I have been looking at the Desert Dynamics frame, it is still small enough for the VW motor and I can add a V6 later down the road. If I trash the frame could I borrow the vin# for the new chassis. 
If I trash the frame could I borrow the vin# for the new chassis.
I can't believe you bothered fixing a playtech frame.... 
QUOTE(TroyB @ Jun 15 2005, 07:16 AM)
Yes it can be fixed, I did the same thing. The frame had a 4" twist from front to back.
Hit a witches eye going way to fast
We cut the kinked bars out including the entire beam, welded jacks into the frame along with some straps and started pushing and pulling. We pulled it back to level and then about 10" past level to alow for flexing and then heated all the weld points in the front end. When we released the jacks and strap it whent back to level. I have ran this car for 2 years since the accident with no problems and have not notice any change in handling.
The cost of repairs was under $300
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Hit a witches eye going way to fast
We cut the kinked bars out including the entire beam, welded jacks into the frame along with some straps and started pushing and pulling. We pulled it back to level and then about 10" past level to alow for flexing and then heated all the weld points in the front end. When we released the jacks and strap it whent back to level. I have ran this car for 2 years since the accident with no problems and have not notice any change in handling.
The cost of repairs was under $300
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You want a peice of me . Hey its the nature of the beast, Playtechs will not last long if you dont do some sort of fixing. lets not go there I'm really sick of this hole thing 
. Hey its the nature of the beast, Playtechs will not last long if you dont do some sort of fixing. lets not go there I'm really sick of this hole thing
QUOTE(BajaBuggin @ Jun 14 2005, 03:46 PM)
QUOTE(Pattch @ Jun 14 2005, 03:42 PM)
Rolled It!
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Ouch. Is it just me or does it look a little bent in the rear too.
Looks like a perfect excuse for a upgrade!!!
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Same here, the passenger seat looks crooked. Maybe it was installed wrong(tabs).
IMO its a perect excuse to go get a long travel.
I did a similar thing to my old rail. I lost the trailer that I was carrying it on - rolled one with the trailer, once without. Like stated above, I cut out the kinked pieces, used a High-Lift jack and come-a-long, then welded in new tubing and added gussets to be on the safer side.
Be sure to check all your welds for cracks!
Be sure to check all your welds for cracks!
I almost forgot, the frame was bent from day one. Its straighter now then when it was new
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