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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 02:02 PM
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Cracked Frame?

Can someone look at the attachments and tell me if this frame on a 86 Cutlass has been repaired? It looks like it was cracked to me, but I'm not positive.
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 02:17 PM
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Looks like a normal factory weld joint to me. The curved box section is formed separately from the open channel side rails under the rockers and welded together.
Old Dec 18, 2019 | 03:16 PM
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That’s a factory weld
Old Dec 18, 2019 | 03:42 PM
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Looks factory to me, compare it to the other side.
Old Dec 18, 2019 | 07:35 PM
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Factory weld as others have stated.
Old Dec 18, 2019 | 07:58 PM
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Factory weld as others have stated...
Old Dec 18, 2019 | 09:09 PM
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FYI - maybe i am being overly cautious but I'd be a little suspicious of a post that uses a PDF instead of just picture.
Old Dec 19, 2019 | 01:52 AM
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The G bodys were known for rear frame rails rusting out up here in the rust-belt where I live. Yours looks very clean underneath though!
Old Dec 19, 2019 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
Looks factory to me, compare it to the other side.
Unfortunately, G-body frames are not symmetric. The crossmember angles and the frame is contoured to match.
Old Dec 19, 2019 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by v8al
FYI - maybe i am being overly cautious but I'd be a little suspicious of a post that uses a PDF instead of just picture.
why? What is a pdf going to do ?
Old Dec 19, 2019 | 09:32 AM
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PDF files can contain viruses.
When
you open the PDF file, the malicious javascript get executed and install malware on your computer, all without you knowing it. Many people don't pay enough attention to the fact that PDF files can contain viruses and open them without scanning them.

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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 09:49 AM
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I agree w/ John; however, there are MANY files which can contain a virus, trojan, malware, etc. - including image files. It's always best to exercise caution on any website and I can empathize with Al. The LLC dba Internet Brands websites do an admirable job of maintaining their websites, IMO. So much so, they specifically identify which files are accepted to be uploaded onto this CO site. Because a web-hosting organization clearly identifies which files are (only) acceptable for upload, this implies LLC dba Internet Brands performs due diligence in identifying and maintaining up-to-date antivirus & antimalware definition files on their servers & websites - this is good solid webhosting acumen. Any files which fall outside of the files identified below, are not acceptable for upload.



Old Dec 19, 2019 | 10:38 AM
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Hey Chief
You seem to know your way around computers and such, thanks for the info.
I was on with tech support the other day because I couldnt figure out this copy/paste thing and said I probably have an id10t error? What the heck is that?
Old Dec 19, 2019 | 11:19 AM
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Pretty sure you know.
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