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Nobby
02-02-08, 10:27 PM
any pics of 1 thats been done as im unseure exactly where to weld etc?
conad
02-02-08, 10:38 PM
take a look at some of the project threads, theres loads in there
mikey14sr
03-02-08, 11:43 AM
Search - look out for Dan's grey racer, best pics you'll get are in there.


EDIT: I'm feeling generous today, Stoo won't like it, but here you go,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/mickyd79/weld1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/mickyd79/weld3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/mickyd79/weld4.jpg

oh and it's not seam welding, it's stitch welding.
twistysnovagte
03-02-08, 12:59 PM
do strengthing plates still have to be used once the bay is welded or is this just another option:confused:
mikey14sr
03-02-08, 02:29 PM
Bearing in mind the age of the shells nowadays, I'd say with any more power than a slightly tuned GSi, or regular track abuse go for the plating kit on top.

Basicaly if you're worried enough about the front end pulling itself apart to stitch it, where's the harm in reinforcing areas that were identified as weak spots 20 years ago? (other than to the wallet).
Jim
03-02-08, 02:53 PM
Bearing in mind the age of the shells nowadays, I'd say with any more power than a slightly tuned GSi, or regular track abuse go for the plating kit on top.

Basicaly if you're worried enough about the front end pulling itself apart to stitch it, where's the harm in reinforcing areas that were identified as weak spots 20 years ago? (other than to the wallet).
Providing the metal on the shell is still in good condition and you are keeping the small block engine there is no reason to plate it, stitch welding will suffice.
draper
03-02-08, 02:57 PM
dans old car is the neatest welding ive ever seen on a car
belly257
03-02-08, 03:00 PM
http://www.conversionmounts.co.uk/page15.html try that:thumb:
philly
03-02-08, 04:39 PM
did he do it himself?
Big_Chap
03-02-08, 10:19 PM
as already said, basically every join/seam, especially here...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Big_Chap/DSC00480.jpg
Jim
04-02-08, 08:45 AM
did he do it himself?
CP did it for him.
Austin_Nova16
04-02-08, 02:21 PM
Providing the metal on the shell is still in good condition and you are keeping the small block engine there is no reason to plate it, stitch welding will suffice.

I agree totally! No need for a plting kit if the metal is in good condition and its not being rally'd

:thumb:
Dan
04-02-08, 07:22 PM
austin pretty much hit the nail on the head at the end of his reply. if your going to go stage rallying through forestry events etc then a plating kit would be handy. for general road use and occasional trackday use a decent STITCH weld is more than sufficient. There are some area's that a seam weld would be better (can be seen on my pics) but the general theme is stitch weld.

Seam welding throughout the bay in my eyes is a nono. Plating kits have become one of these things that people fit because its percieved as the 'done' thing. But then people waste alot of money on things that are not necessary but must be good as others have them :tard: keeps the money makers rolling along i suppose lol