Whoops! :? I've seam welded my engine bay and fitted a Harry Hockley chassis strengthing kit! Oh dear, just better not crash it then should I.
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Whoops! :? I've seam welded my engine bay and fitted a Harry Hockley chassis strengthing kit! Oh dear, just better not crash it then should I.
have you welded up the rest of the car?Quote:
Originally Posted by NovaNeil
I've STITCH welded around the rear top suspension struts and have cut out the spare wheel well and welded a 5mm thick plate across the whole width of the car. Also im have a rollcage.
Why? Is this bad or good from a safety perspective?
have you got rear coilovers?Quote:
Originally Posted by NovaNeil
5mm is too thick.... if hit in the rear the plate won't bend
I seam welded all along the chassis and the front suspension!
for a 1.6 conversion :lol:
also if the seam weld cracks, it wont stop.
but if a stitch cracks it will only go the length of the stitch, so the integrety remains.
I intend to stitch weld most of the car (when i get the welder and time lol)
so how hard would this be to do if i had access to a welder and do myself
Easy peasy!
If u use a mig welder, turn on the gas n pull the trigger!
arc welder is a bit more difficult especially when the rod sticks, u lift your mask n then it arcs lmao!
Make sure u get rid of the paint and the sealant, otherwise it wont weld, or youl end up with a rubbish weld!A good arth is good 2!
Its best 2 disconnect the battery and make sure the fuel pipes are tied well back!
Make sure som1 is fire watchman!
are you serious it cant be that easy if ya never welded b4
Really yeah!
Practice on scrap metal 1st tho!
the hardest bit is finding the right setting!
pro welders are just used to their tools! and know the correct settings 4 different guages of steel!