Engine Bay Stitch Welding

[poultergeist]

Has anyone got any pictures showing where I need to stitch weld my engine bay,as I'm doing a good old xe conversion :)

And is there anyone that wants some welding practice and fancies doing it for me :thumb:

[brainsnova]

every joining panel needs welded for strength under the bonnet and in the wheel arches. Also a strengthening kit is recommended. :thumb:

[Paul]

Also a strengthening kit is a complete waste of time unless your rallying it :thumb:

;)

[tom_beverley]

Check through the projects section, theres loads of pictures in there, trackdaynova and krobinson have some decent pics of the areas to concentrate on.

I've got some pics of mine but I'm yet to upload them and probably won't have time till the weekend if you still need some by then.

Theres mixed views on the strengthening kit, some think think its a good idea whilst others think its a waste of time. I've personally fitted one now with the view of future engine conversions in mind, its really not required unless you're building a track car, C20LET or as Paul's said above, rallying.

[craig green]

Stitch weld the turrets to the inner wings & chassis legs, the inner wings to chasis legs & the chassis legs to the bulkhead.

IMO the plate kits are worth while, the extra feel & rigidity they add is a welcome addition tbh. The webbing plate that goes on at the bottom arm mounts is particularly beneficial IMO as are the crossmember plates & the extra box section that the forward plates add & if you like a bit of handbrake turn action, the rear beam mount plates are also worthwhile.

[Pistol Pete]

Hope these help..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/Pete_58/Nova/weld11.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/Pete_58/Nova/weld41.jpg

[Nova_Tek]

Very nice pictures Pete 58 just what I've been looking for too

[Pistol Pete]

There is now a guide in the Articles section, courtesy of Me!! Enjoy!

[loggyboy]

Some pics of mine:

http://www.loggyboy.com/images/MeritMk2/Welding/EngineBay2.jpg

http://www.loggyboy.com/images/MeritMk2/Welding/NearsideArm.jpg

http://www.loggyboy.com/images/MeritMk2/Welding/SteeringRack3.jpg

http://www.loggyboy.com/images/MeritMk2/Welding/ChassisLeg3.jpg

And some of my 1st xe

http://www.loggyboy.com/images/nilly/Phase1/12WeldedInnerArch640.jpg

Excuse the quailty of the welding, my 1st XE was very much a training exercise for my welding!!

[poultergeist]

lovely!!!
thanks everyone :thumb:

Now,does anyone fancy doing it for me? :D

[saloonwoody]

i would but your a tad far ;)

[saloonwoody]

weldings better than 1st attempt loggy :)

[poultergeist]

you're only in Cambridgeshire,I work in Milton?
I can bring it to you if the price is right :)