To re-inforce, either load frame inside with tubing that fits inside of current frame, or weld on "fish plating" or load dispersing panels on the outside as mentioned. Maybe do some checking around to see if someone in your area has done this sort of thing before and is willing to give you some tips and hands-on demonstration.

2006年12月23日 · Now, understand, this was a unibody car, no real frame to speak of. Made a few fishplates out of 1/8" steel, placed and welded them strategically, bolted the body panels on, did a complete paint-job. Turned out nice, drove that car for 5 years till the engine blew up, donated it to the local Volunteer fire department for practice with the Jaws ...

2022年5月23日 · So i recently posted my fabrication business online and started to get alot of custom order for catalytic converter shields for peoples cars and trucks.. which is great, most of the vehicles ive already made templates for have existing holes in the frames that go thru so i can mount using 3" and 4" security bolts. BUT

2010年12月16日 · Having said that typically a "sprint car" single seater with a curb weight ball park 2100lbs will use 18ga. DOM anywhere between 5/8" o.d. (a-arms and suspension) to 1 1/2" or even 2" for the roll cage. Some rules will specify 4130 (the book I mentioned will call it T45) in which case you can go lighter wall-- maybe .049" or even as light as ...

2010年4月13日 · Im doing some repairs on the front end of a drag car, and were I am working the frame has some cracks in it. I was always told to drill a small hole at the end of the crack to prevent it from spreading, once thats done then it can be welded. Just wondering if this is true or if anyone has any other suggestions. Anything will help. Thanks.

2012年10月8日 · Since your new to welding and the job is probably going to require overhead welding while lying under a car trying to fuse Chinese steel of questionable alloy made from recycled Blatz cans and Skoal lids, I would probably advise against it. Hammer it flat, throw a washer on the hole and crank a new bolt down good and tight.

2006年1月29日 · However, We are always carefull to keep our ground near where we are welding, and most of the time we are doing a hitch or a frame repair. I am not saying that there is no chance of doing some damage, I am just saying that I …

2010年1月14日 · A real pro shop would make short work of a car frame, My friend has a sandblast and painting business and does a lot of government and heavy equipment business like dozers and flat bed low boys. He could blast a car frame in about 20 minutes. He uses sulair compresses powered by Perkins or Caterpillar diesels.

2015年5月4日 · If the depth of the frame is 6", each side of the diamond should extend 2 to 2-1/2 times farther than the depth. So a 6" tall frame should have a diamond shape patch that is 12" - 18" over all length. Your local high end welding shop would be your best bet especially if they work on a lot of heavy equipment.

2023年7月8日 · 3. Split car frame 1 4. Split car frame 2 The following picture was taken on the passenger side. There is an Aluminum heat shield that wraps around the exhaust pipe that partially obstructs the view. The bottom of rectangular cross section of the frame was originally flat. In this picture you can see that the bottom of the frame is now cracked ...