Radiator Frame

[92PandaTalonTSI]

So while the car is down for the winter I want to fix some damage to the car from an accident by the previous owner. The front radiator surrounding frame is torn to shreds. The radiator leans like crazy at the bottom. I thought about replacing the frame around it but see its all one piece. So the question is... how can I build a frame that replaces the stock twisted frame that still bolts up to the subframe that holds the front motor mount? I want it to hold the radiator straight and obviously need to bolt the stock motor mount sub frame into it. Also I'm currently looking for another subframe for it (one that holds the front motor mount) Does anyone have one or know where I can get one? I wanna replace this also because it is a little bent also. Oh this might help '92 TSI FWD, have plenty of cutting tools and welding buddies.

Here is a pic of the radiator spot i was talking about:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3904900/1992-eagle-talon-tsi-coupe-2d/page-3#39049004020

Was thinking about just welding steel in its place with holes cut out for stock parts.

 

[bryanwheat]

Do it correctly, fine another car and cut the assembly from that car by cutting the spot welds out, and weld it onto your car.

 

[92PandaTalonTSI]

So you don't think that making some kind of tubular frame would be stronger for the car and easier then going through all that hassle? It s the same process but with stronger steel. I already dont have the front bumper support in so want to make the front end stronger to protect the goodies a little bit better.

 

[bryanwheat]

For what it is, the factory metal is as strong as you need. The front crash bean doesn't offer any structural support to the car. IT is only there to absorb the impact of a crash. It's really not that much work to drill out some spot welds and weld a good piece in. Why don't you post a pic of exactly what you are working with.

 

[92PandaTalonTSI]

I have a few pics on the intial post I did. Its a link to car domain which has a few pics of how its messed up

 

[JayB12]

Here is something similar to what your thinking. Although it's a 2g. But as Bryan said, it bay be more practical to just do as he said.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/4g63-girl/2963-stm-2g-white-gsx-build.html