Just joined up, have owned several Cutlass modles, currently have a 68 conv. Frame is soft and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with welding repair on these frames. I have heard about piecing them together but have never really tried to do it. Any tips would be welcome thanks

 

Welcome to the Oldsmobile site. What kind of Cutlasses do you have and why do you want to weld the frame? Pictures are required.

 

Welcome aboard. As far as your question goes, I wouldn't advise piecing the frame together, but rather advise to swap frames from a donor car. Although it can be done, frame work is best left to professionals that have done this for years. Aftermarket frames are more expensive than a good daily driver, so to me that wouldn't be an option.

 

RIght now I have a 1968 convertible cutlass s, nothing fancy, 2 speed powerglide and 2bbl 350, but I would like to get it back in shape. The frame is soft ,and previous owner attempted to add iron to strengthen it. Not the way to go ,but I still see some potential in the car.

 

Piecing is only something I have heard of where small diamond shapes are welded into the existing frame after cutting out rusted metal, I was asking about that in case someone did have some practical experience in that. Thanks GAOldsman, I'm sure you have the best soloution regarding swapping the frame.

 

Welcome to our site! We do like pics, lol!!!

 

The frame is mild steel. Welding in repair patches is no big deal if done correctly. The question is one of economics. Will the patching be less expensive than getting a good frame? It also depends on where the rust is and how extensive it is.

 

The process is called fish plating. Ideally you want to have solid metal (no rust) to butt up together and then use the diamond pieces to attach them together. Its designed to repair cracked frames moreso than rusted frames.

 

Welcome to CO.

 

Welcome aboard

How about some pics of your frame