Ford Expedition Rusted-Out?
We sold our family car (2003 Expedition XLT) back in 2015 because the repares cost more than the car is worth (sold it for $4,800). I was looking for my first car (I'm 17) and I couldn't believe it when I ran across it. They are selling it for $1,300 but it has sat on the lot for 2 years. The motor back in 2015 still ran (and it atill does) and it is just like when we sold it. Here is the problem. It rusted out, and that is why we sold it. I don, t remember (nor does my father) what part it was. He says it was like the rocker panel or somthing in the front right that connected the frame to the body and couldn't be repaired. Anyone know what that part is called? I figure I can take the body and motor from it and buy a totaled Expedition for $500 for the frame and make a FrankenFord. Anyone know what part It would be?
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the only part that can't be replaced is the frame… Rocker panel can be done… You get a better condition one from a junkyard.
splicing two dead vehicles together [FrankenFord] is not always simple task. Best is if they are same make and model. Different years might be ok, but you have to check that carefully.
You can replace any panel on a vehicle (although some might require some cutting/welding). If it's just a matter of patching a hole, you can always go the jb weld route.
Swapping a truck frame to frame can obviously be done - but it takes a little time, some kind of rigging, and in most cases, you could just have the frame repaired easier.
I don't know exactly what you are referring to. Go look up an exploded parts diagram for the vehicle. I personally wouldn't bother with any vehicle with rusted structural parts unless I'm restoring a classic car. You can try finding the part in a junkyard.
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