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phantom photon:
Trying to decide how to repair the rear dropouts on a frame I am restoring. I have 3 options:

1) Cut off and replace the entire dropout with new metal.
2) Try and get the missing pieces welded back on again with new metal.
3) Cut and re-shape the top so that it matches the bottom (would have very short dropouts then  :-\ )

What's everyones opinion on the easiest most efficient repair?

gmac:
I'd go with the first option. It will not only look better, but be the strongest too  ;)

lazychubs:
new ones would be stronger
and safer
ask fuzzynod he did it on his hoffman

Donker:
if its a quality brand frame go as suggested, if its not to rare or to expensive then
you can go with option 3 and file/dremel/saw the slot deeper for the axle.

wouldnt realy want to go with option 2 if its a rider.
good luck

phantom photon:
Thanks for the suggestions  :daumenhoch:
It's an early Firebird Freestyler so not rare or valuable. I have owned it from new though and it's more for sentimental reasons than anything else that I want to restore it :'(
And yes it will be a rider  ;)

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