How do I fix this dropout?????

[skillsthebarber]

i have 2 issues with this dropout

1. the left one is how it looks now, and the right one is how i want it to look. This is a pic of the inside of the dropout, it must have been tightened too tight and indented the dropout really bad. Im not a welder so I was wondering if I could fill it with JB Weld and grind it down or is there a better way.

2. Also the part of the Dropout that the axle is misformed due the extra tight wheels. will a file work or do I need to take it to a machine shop?

 

[udallcustombikes]

I would say take it to a weld shop and have them fill the divit and clean it up. Around here it would set you back about $20 or so. Might also take it into an auto body shop with a 12 pack of beer under your arm.

 

[user 135]

As is, I do not see much problem unless the axle won't slide all the way. I would only fix if you were doing a full on restoration. Looks good enough for a rat.

Both your ideas would work well though.

 

[skillsthebarber]

yea the axel wont slide down all the way, not a full restoration. more of a resto rod

 

[deorman]

I'd say hit it with a flat file.

 

[sensor]

send it my way with a 6 pack of guinness extra stout and ill send it back solid and pretty

 

[Quanah]

I would do nothing more than file. That's my