I have a 57 Super that I've been forced to park for about the last year becuase of one problem: the part of the frame that bolts to my passenger side A arm is coming off the frame. It's been a problem for almost the whole time I've owned the car and I've kept trying to get a permanent weld on there. Well, after all that what I have is a lot of extra metal on my frame, a wheel that's falling off and a wholly un-alignable and undrivable Buick. If anyone has any suggestions on it they would be greatly appreciated as the best thing I can think of is save up to take it to a hot rod shop. --The Saddest Super owner around
I believe 57's are notorious for having weak front ends. I seem to recall people ranting about the kingpin setup. A picture would definitely help...
frame If it is made of metal it can be repaired. It is just a matter of finding the right man do do the job. cut and grind all of the old welds and junk out and start new and fresh with good metal that hasent been burned up. Go to some of the votech schools and talk to thier welding instructors there. they will know the best welders around. then go to them and get one of them to do the job.
By all means, if you can attach a picture, do so. Are you talking about the bolts going through the pivot shafts are pulling out of that crossmember? I can't believe that could even happen without a cataclysmic event triggering it. FYI to Smartin: 1957 was the first year for balljoints. King pins ended in '56, but they were a unique design and not a terribly good design and were prone to coming apart. I know if I were restoring a '57, I'd be very tempted to swap in upper and lower A-frames from a '58.
