Big Problem, hole in frame

[BoostMyRide]

My 89 240sx has got a hole in the frame about 6 inch long i was wondering if its worth to repair or if i should just get another car?

[Crunkrich]

Give the car to me then buy a new one! I'll even come and pick it up

Depends where on the frame and just how bad it is. Do you have access to a welder? Just get some heavy gauge stainless steel, cut out the rusted areas, weld in the new piece and seal it up.

[BoostMyRide]

ok i was asking some people about that but they said cutting and welding would warp the frame which makes no sense cause there is no metal there anyway?

[chicos240]

Can you get us some pictures? We might be able to help you better if we can see the damage.

[CrypticScorpio]

ok i was asking some people about that but they said cutting and welding would warp the frame which makes no sense cause there is no metal there anyway?

hey do me a favor and smack your friends.....i had a 92 cupe and the fame was broken... not holes but snapped in half. had a pro shop do it and it was good about a half inch warped... now being a perfectionist i sold the car for 550 bucks anyway(costed 950 for the frame FYI) if its onlygot holes this is how u fix problem free

#1 hoint the car on a four point or long jack hoist.#2 messure your steel and cut out new sections for replacing.#3 one side at a time(i start inside, bottom then outside) cut out the old and replace the new. make good welds and cross stich the welds (this means making tiny "X" over the welds for strenth. and if you have time do "X" stiching to any sections of frame that are peiced together

your done 4-6 hrs with a helping hand and good welder on site.

lastly.if your frame is rotting out take a screw driver and jab at your frame all the way around and tap it with a hammer just to see if you can find spots rotting from inside. replace what you can....

Dont let another 240 die cause of the frame.....

[BoostMyRide]

ok ill get some pics tomorrow but its located under the drivers seat and is about 6 inches of the frame rail im going to go to a pro to get it priced and see what they say either way i drive it until i completely warp it