How can I fix this? (rotten lower control arm)

I apologize for the cell phone picture but I spent all my money on the car and can't afford a digital camera.

With that said, this is the lower control arm of my '53 chieftain. As you can see, the spring is slowly making it's way through the metal. I had originally planned on a solid axle, but plans have changed and I'm in the process of lowering it. I'm dropping the control arm out when I cut the coils and I'll be repairing the coil bucket at the same time.

Here are the tools I have to fix this:
110v Mig welder capable of welding up to 3/16"
sawzall
angle grinder(s)
air hammer/die grinder(s)
hacksaw
chop saw
torches (if/when I can afford to refill the gas)

 

Just don't drive that thing another foot on a public street.

 

goto a Upull it and replace it with a better one.

 

Maybe get a donor arm and replace the cup....or just use a different control arm that isn't rusted.....I'd call Bob Owens ...Owens auto salvage in Texas....he'll have one for ya I'll bet!

 

I've never driven the car... well... I did steer it up onto the flatbed.

 

DO this.

 

We have a winner.

 

Local u-pull-its around here don't let YOU pull anything... plus all they have is new metal.

I emailed Owen's Auto Salvage and crossed my fingers.

Thanks

 

My prayers were answered! Thank you Owen's Auto Salvage!!!

 

Now wasn't that easy. Never underestimate the powers of the HAMB

 

If you are lowering it anyways, why not build a spring drop in place of the rotten one? be able to use the stock spring with all of its strength, fix your problem and lower it all in one shot.