Upfixin started

[applescotty]

Well, after sitting in my garage for 6 months, I've finally started on the repairs for my teener. Reference here for background info:
Introduction

Anyway, dropped the engine out, now I'm ready to replace this suspension ear:

I'm just glad I caught it before it let loose in a turn or something.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Oh, jeez. Someone brazed it up already. You may wind up having to put more brazing on there, or cut the whole dang thing off and weld on new metal!! From what I read, you cannot weld to metal that has been contaminated with brass or brazing flux.

--DD

[applescotty]

I've read that also about welding brazed areas. My current plan is to purchase a replacement piece and cut out alot of the existing piece.