Surly LHT from the trash… can it be saved?
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Try to contact surly and ask if repair is possible, otherwise if you know a welder or frame builder in your area ,ask him if repair is possible. Try to know which steel is used first hand before asking.
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There is no need to talk to Surly about anything, particularly since OP got rid of the frame.