Body Issues

[CG113]

Hi. I have a 79 that has recently developed a crack in the rockers on each side of the car. The most recent one occurred right after I ran over a pavement joint. I heard a snap sound and it had a crack when I opened the door. The car has been repainted around 16 years ago, great paint, suspect body/prep work. I'm curious if anyone has had this issue and what was the repair. And, what else should I watch for or
do going forward so this doesn't happen again? Thanks.

 

[XFIRE82]

oh wow, I'm no expert in that part as never seen one crack, but my guess the body is flexing too much so maybe there is a problem in the body mounts or possibly cracked frame someplace that cause the flex under stress movement.

 

[taylorsk8]

I agree with XFIRE82. My body was "fixed" there before I bought the car. I found out that both the dog legs in the frame were cracked 1/2" way through. The body was taking the load instead of the frame. I would do some digging to see if there is a frame issue or if this was just a fluke from hitting a bump.

Good luck. Hope it isn't a frame issue.

T

 

[CG113]

I agree with XFIRE82. My body was "fixed" there before I bought the car. I found out that both the dog legs in the frame were cracked 1/2" way through. The body was taking the load instead of the frame. I would do some digging to see if there is a frame issue or if this was just a fluke from hitting a bump.

Good luck. Hope it isn't a frame issue.

T

I was afraid it would be that type of problem. Thanks.