welding frame
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Pampa Texas
welding frame
Getting ready to pull engine and ive been researching the gussetting on the frame for racing While under the car i found a crack on the front cross member and after the initial panic it seems this is common? At least i hope its nothing major after the reading ive done and as long as its fixed. I do have the spreader bar, and i dont know if this was there before po installed the bar. I have owned the car for 7ish? years.
My question is can I weld this and the new bracing with a mig? Or is this something i need a professional to do? I can stick two pieces of metal together, but frame can be serious business.
I live in Midland texas, with the oil boom i cant look any direction and not find a certified pipeline welder. Would they be an acceptable alternative?
My question is can I weld this and the new bracing with a mig? Or is this something i need a professional to do? I can stick two pieces of metal together, but frame can be serious business.
I live in Midland texas, with the oil boom i cant look any direction and not find a certified pipeline welder. Would they be an acceptable alternative?
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Pampa Texas
I think finding a tig welder is going to be a chore, but i will look. Is this a job for someone like me that can stick two pieces together? Can i safely add the gussetts and fix the crack?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: coon rapids mn
there is a great thread on here about welding and strengthening the frame with gussets .if you don't have a welder ,look at Blain's farm & fleet for a good price on welders,no sales tax ! .I got a horbart 210 mvp from them . or consider a longevity welder .
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