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TR2/3/3A TR3A cracked frame

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Gordo

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OK experts, help me out here. I bought a project about a week ago and am dismantling it. I've got the front end and doors off. Used a pressure washer to clean of the grease and grime on front end.

While inspecting the right front suspension, I noticed the lower inner control arm brackets broken from the frame and the lower fulcrum slightly twisted clockwise when looking down from the top. I guess it may have been kerbed pretty hard at some point.

Have any of you seen this before and what is a recommeded fix or upgrade?

Or am I in the market for a frame already?

Thanks, Gordo
 
I had a TR3A with a similar problem, except caused by rust rather than kerbing. Found a shop that was able to weld some new metal into the frame, and reattach the bracket & fulcrum. No idea how they checked alignment, but it came out pretty good and didn't require removing the body from the frame.

The pin itself is available new, I believe, but I've not seen the brackets that carry it.
 
Post some pics if possible, the "Brackets" possibly can be fabricated by a competent metal mechanic/welder
 
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