Collision Repair ?Now with photos

[Gold Street Customs]

Usually if a bike gets ran over it gets parted and junked, I just recieved a 93 Mongoose Expert that if possible I will try to save, the crank is bent and the rear triangle is layed over a little I think I can straighten it out, anybody done something like this ?

 

[sensor]

Re: Collision Repair ?

got pictures?
its probably possible to save it.....

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Re: Collision Repair ?

As soon as they fix the computer on my desk I will be able to post some pictures.

 

[bmxerpete]

Re: Collision Repair ?

I've straightened out more than a few bent bmx frames. Sometimes I'll wedge the rear end onto one of my workbench legs and tweak it back into shape, other times I've had someone stand on the frame while it's laying flat and I'll use a long 2 x 4 to tweak it back into alignment. If you run a string from one dropout up and around the headtube and then back to the other dropout you can measure from the string to the seat tube on each side to see if you have it straight.
For bent cranks I just clamp them in my vise and use a BFH to straighten them.

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Re: Collision Repair ?

I've straightened out more than a few bent bmx frames. Sometimes I'll wedge the rear end onto one of my workbench legs and tweak it back into shape, other times I've had someone stand on the frame while it's laying flat and I'll use a long 2 x 4 to tweak it back into alignment. If you run a string from one dropout up and around the headtube and then back to the other dropout you can measure from the string to the seat tube on each side to see if you have it straight.
For bent cranks I just clamp them in my vise and use a BFH to straighten them.

Good stuff, looks like a plan for the weekend

 

[Wingman]

Re: Collision Repair ?

use heat

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Re: Collision Repair ?Now with pictures

Well here it is[img]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg195/holyrollin72/jims004.jpg[/img][img]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg195/holyrollin72/jims001.jpg[/img][img]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg195/holyrollin72/jims003.jpg[/img][img]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg195/holyrollin72/jims002.jpg[/img]

 

[ricksterr1221]

Either you work in a grocery store or have the biggest pantry ive ever seen! :lol: I bet ya could save it.

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Either you work in a grocery store or have the biggest pantry ive ever seen! :lol: I bet ya could save it.

Well when the economy goes in the hole. The food banks get busy...thats how I roll, and this is just a part of the warehouse I take care of, And I will save it ( have a plan) 8)

 

[elvis51]

Re: Collision Repair ?

For bent cranks I just clamp them in my vise and use a BFH to straighten them.

BFH thats too funny!

looks like ya got a pretty nice looptail on yer hands! hopefully you can save it!

Easy E

 

[bmxerpete]

In situations like this...the BFH is your friend. :mrgreen: