Ovalrace25 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1963 Imperial convertible top frame broke two of the castings. I'm thinking there are not going to be replacement parts, so I'll have to take it apart, clean up these pieces and see if I can weld them up. Any been there done that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Been there, done that. Before you venture into repair attempts, have you checked with Convertible Service in S. El Monte (formerly in San Gabriel), California ? They might have used pieces you're looking for (I've bought some from them before). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 On 10/4/2022 at 7:17 PM, Ovalrace25 said: 1963 Imperial convertible top frame broke two of the castings. I'm thinking there are not going to be replacement parts, so I'll have to take it apart, clean up these pieces and see if I can weld them up. Any been there done that? You might try Moparts North in Beaverton, Ontario as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 My nephew had his 1953 Packard convertible frame casting broken. It was cast aluminum and we found a guy to weld it perfectly. You have to look real close to see the break. Much cheaper than replacing the part, even if you could find it... Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Depends on the grade of aluminum. Some alloys don't weld well. In any event it would be a job for a welder with alum experiance. Just as a WAG it might be possible to metal stitch them but that would be my plan B.........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 I would find a local foundry and use the old ones for patterns. In my youth I worked in a foundry and we used to cast a lot of our high wear replacement parts. Find someone with nonferrous induction furnaces and make some nice brass ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 I would try to find another part first,since alot of force was needed to brak the part it might not be straight.. We havw a 55 Dodge convertible at work that has some parts that have been welded and can not get the top to fit right and I think ots from the once broken parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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