Recent content by SlantSixSullivan

If it doesn't sell at $1500, the engine/trans/diff are coming out and it's getting hauled away

I can work on getting some more pictures of the underside, as well as the body panels. Indeed, a shame to part it out. Let me know if you want some more specific photos or information, and I'll be happy to get I for you.

Seems as though I'll have to let it go for parts, or hopefully someone comes along with enough time and money to fix it properly

Here is a photo of the rust damage on the frame. I don't currently have any photos of the doors, but as I recall they are in decent shape. I'll work on getting pictures this evening.

I have one in southeast Ohio. Needs a patch on the frame, but has a 360 in it. For sale on this site @ $1800

Up for sale once again is my 1980 Diplomat. I've had it listed for sale/trade on here I the past, but I am finally allowing myself to pass it on to someone who will actually finish it. It started as a slant six car, but now bears a 360 truck engine from a retired fire truck. The transmission...

I did manage to find some other photos I had, but the ones showing the frame rail have been lost. I can, when I get a chance, get under amd snap a few pictures. Two photos show the slant six K member alterations for the engine swap mounts.

I had no direction as to determining the value of this car. I figured I would factor in the upgrades, work done to it, and the fact that it is a semi-solid coupe. I really just want it to go to someone who WILL finish it, unlike myself who has, unfortunately let it sit for too long.

Up for sale once again is my 1980 Diplomat. I've had it listed for sale/trade on here I the past, but I am finally allowing myself to pass it on to someone who will actually finish it. It started as a slant six car, but now bears a 360 truck engine from a retired fire truck. The transmission...

That should help. Unfortunately I did place the engine and trans in the car, before this repair. Hindsight tells me I should have done this first, but I was way too excited to let the engine sit there. Luckily I decided to leave the driver's side header off for now. I will probably take the...

Thanks, Aspen. I just wasn't sure, with it being a unibody, if it would collapse, snap, etc. As I said, and as you stated, it really is just that left front rail. The mind boggles at how the rest of the car can remain so solid after seeing this one area.

The body actually isnt too bad at all. Not perfect, but as far as I can see, it's really just this one section on the frame.

Understood. I figured, if I have to ask, the answer is no.

My left front frame rail is rusted out, right behind the wheel, where the frame becomes straight. I have a solid parts car to rob a clean rail from. I have never done this before. Is it safe to just support the car and cut out the piece I need? Thanks

Driver's side pan rail should have a number beginning with PK, but as mentioned above, most likely an A998 lockup. Despite what you may have heard, they are plenty strong for what you have planned. The lockup will keep tranny temps cool, and the extra forward clutch and steel planetary gears are...