rear frame issues

[Ter'M'Up]

I was wondering if anyone else had hear about the rear frame (above the rear wheels, and back) rotting (as my mechanic is telling me 4th gen Monte's are famous for it). I live in Niagara region, ON, Canada, and car was off the road about 1 yr, I am now current (and proud) owner of a 1986 Monte Carlo LS...I heard there are kits for rear frame replacement, and I would like to look into it online, but when I google it...no luck??? any hints...or is it a "shop only" type of situation. If I wanted to tub (which I kinda don't) I could find back half frame kits, is this the solution, just maker sure frame rails are wider?

One last thing, another mechanic is telling me my rims (SS style alumin rims) are tired, and should be replaced??? any way to salvage/restore/strengthen these back to spec??

Thanks.

 

[Jman]

He is from Woodstock, Ontario
His name is Conrad Lozier

#(519) 537-7214
Cell #(519) 536-3506

He makes high Quality parts. I really should get mine done as well before he no longer does it.

Hope that helps.

 

[SBCregal]

Thanks, I figured someone here would know the specifics.

 

[Ter'M'Up]

Thanks, I will give Conrad a call.

 

[85_SS]

http://www3.sympatico.ca/conradlozier/

He has a website now as well - pic of the install he did on my Monte earlier this summer on on my webpage if you are interested.