speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 02:12 PM |
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Fully welding chassis
Im hoping to get most of my chassis (up to seat backrest) tacked by the end of the year. The question is can i then fully weld it and start on the
rear afterwards? THis would give me more room and allow my grandad to start work on the engine. I cant see a problem with this but thought id ask
anyway.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Mole
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 02:15 PM |
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I did but I'm not sure whether or not its a good idea.
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bonzoronnie
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 02:31 PM |
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Welding the chassis
Pesonally, I see no reason why you souldn't fully weld the chassis once you have the seat back area in place. 
You are very unlikely to distort the area's forward of the seat back by fabricating the aft end.
Doubtless. there will be a few who dissagree though.  
If you have a good general understanding of the weld procedure, how each joint will react when fully welded. Anything is possible.
In the right circumstances. weld distortion can be your friend & in fact turned to good use.
Ronnie
[Edited on 19/12/07 by bonzoronnie]
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 04:07 PM |
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do you think it would help to crank up the gas a bit to aid cooling?
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 05:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
do you think it would help to crank up the gas a bit to aid cooling?
Wouldnt that increase heat?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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bonzoronnie
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| posted on 19/12/07 at 06:34 PM |
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Gas
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
do you think it would help to crank up the gas a bit to aid cooling?
Nope. Just be a waste of valuable gas & likely to increase the likelyhood of porosity of the weld.
Ronnie
[Edited on 19/12/07 by bonzoronnie]
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