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CabrioletDon · 10-22-2020, 05:15 PM

Hi, Excalibur...I just got done replacing the front cross member in my 30 Cabriolet, and can send you some suggestions, some resources and some photos of tools I made and purchased if you'd like. It's not a difficult process, but the 14th rivet was a lot easier than the first 2 or 3, it's a process that takes a while to learn, and mistakes are a big pain as they involve drilling/shaving/removing the bad rivet and starting again. It is possible to make them look just like the originals, and they do a superior job of joining and adding strength to the frame and cross member. Shoot me a PM if you'd like to know more, and I'll be happy to help. --Don

10-22-2020, 05:15 PM	#2
CabrioletDon Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 35	Re: installing a front crossmember Hi, Excalibur...I just got done replacing the front cross member in my 30 Cabriolet, and can send you some suggestions, some resources and some photos of tools I made and purchased if you'd like. It's not a difficult process, but the 14th rivet was a lot easier than the first 2 or 3, it's a process that takes a while to learn, and mistakes are a big pain as they involve drilling/shaving/removing the bad rivet and starting again. It is possible to make them look just like the originals, and they do a superior job of joining and adding strength to the frame and cross member. Shoot me a PM if you'd like to know more, and I'll be happy to help. --Don