Frame Swap

[Yomojyomo]

I was able get some photos from the body shop that did the frame swap on the 2007 ST Limited I recently purchased. I am not very mechanical so I found the pictures interesting and thought I'd share.



The swap was due to rust. the body guy said the Frame looked more like a C channel than a boxed frame.



The "new" frame was sandblasted and powder coated.


And Finally reassembly



Frame and a few rusted suspension parts were minimal. body guy said 100+ hrs of labor.

 

[EddieS'04]

Wow, I feel sad for you guy's in the rust bucket. Not getting full life from your rides....

 

[curtis james]

i bet it will ride way more sound and smoother, what was the total they charged for job?

 

[Yomojyomo]

Wow, I feel sad for you guy's in the rust bucket. Not getting full life from your rides....

I’m hoping the second frame lasts longer than the 1st.

 

[Yomojyomo]

i bet it will ride way more sound and smoother, what was the total they charged for job?

If I remember right the body guy said all totaled it was around $8k or so mostly in labor.

 

[curtis james]

wow not as bad as i was thinking is that including the frame etc.

 

[Yomojyomo]

wow not as bad as i was thinking is that including the frame etc.

I think given the miles for the year, the cleanliness of of the interior, general condition of body, and all but navigation for options. It was worth saving. Time will tell

 

[JC2008SportTrac]

WOW, first of all, came back together looking SUPER SMEXY! I'd have had no idea that a frame could be that rusted, and still hold together!!!

Your's is a clone of mine, and DAMN, do they ever look good from the back 3/4 angle. I just HATE that mine looks so meh from the front 1/4 of the vehicle. I can't wait to get the wheels/tires I want. I really hope that'll change the overall look. That's just mine, by the way. Yours looks smexy all the way around.