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Old Aug 11, 2017 | 09:19 AM
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I am restoring a '61 servi-car and have a question about the frame. When I stripped it down I notice a cutout underneath on the bottom part of the frame. In doing research I've notice some frames with the same cutout and some without. Just trying to see if it serves a purpose or is the frame damaged?
 
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I am restoring a '61 servi-car and have a question about the frame. When I stripped it down I notice a cutout underneath on the bottom part of the frame. In doing research I've notice some frames with the same cutout and some without. Just trying to see if it serves a purpose or is the frame damaged?
Not sure if this is what your talking about, but my 1957 Servi-car has a semi circular cut out in the frame. Its near the front, in the flat part under the motor, I have no idea why it's there, but it's original.

Here's a pic, and one of my '57....



 
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That is exactly what I am talking about. Thank you for the reply. Here is my 1961 still in the process.....
 
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I'll have to go look at my '64 and try to figure out what that is.
 
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Here is the cut out....
 
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Originally Posted by Rocker B
Not sure if this is what your talking about, but my 1957 Servi-car has a semi circular cut out in the frame. Its near the front, in the flat part under the motor, I have no idea why it's there, but it's original.

Here's a pic, and one of my '57....



I am officially jealous!! Sweet!!!
 
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Isn't that the cut out for the ABS unit bracket? Maybe it's to route wiring for the infotainment and navigation system? LOL
 
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I looked at mine and I can't figure out what it's for.
 
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Could it be to allow oil to clear the frame bracket if removing the drain plug at the bottom of the crankcase if the motor has sumped?

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