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Originally Posted by CJ Hadley
For the cross frame can these just be fabricated?
I just purchased a 63 Ambassador and needs major frame repair, had i known I would not have purchased
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I just completed frame repairs on my '63 Globetrotter this past weekend. My daughter (a mechanical design engineer) designed the replacement cross members and I had them fabricated at a shop in Manvel, TX out of 16 gauge steel. We fabricated and welded in an outrigger and two cross members. I had them fabricated (vs. c-channel) because I wanted to get as close to OEM as possible. The biggest differences is the ovals were laser cut vs. original press.
I was able to find some web sites that sold 5" tall components, but no 4" tall ones (hence the design and fabrication).
Our blog is not up to date with the frame repairs, but here's the address:
https://ps63airstreamrebuild.com/
E-mail me at
pjtss@comcast.net and I'll help if I can.
Pete