I just got started on my 69 project. It's a non numbers matching small block coupe that was apparently was tore down many years ago and has been sitting in pieces ever since. The final product will be a big block restomod. I just got the body off of the frame and the frame was worse than I expected. This is my first project of this caliber as well as my first experience with a rusty frame. What I am going to show first are picture of what look to be the worst of the rust. At this point all I have done is poke around with a screw driver looking for weak spots. I think that this frame would cost more to repair than it's worth. I would like to hear anyone’s opinion on this. I already have a healthy 502 for this project so I figure a solid frame is a must. If this frame is a lost cause, there seems to be several places making new frames that accept C4 of C5 suspension. This seems like a descent option. A good used frame with composite front and rear springs seem like a nice improvement to the original 69 suspension. This is a 4 speed car, so I am a little concerned about putting a DANA 36 or 44 behind the 502. Once again any opinions (or options) would be great.
