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Posted by: Gearup Jan 25 2020, 12:36 PM

Good afternoon,

My mechanic is going to be doing quite a bit of welding. Long reinforcement kit and steel flares a well. I have heard the recommendation to go SLOW during welding but door braces are a necessity as well. Would appreciate any input on good products etc. that members have used. I have also heard that you can make them as well. Thank you for any and all input.

Brett

Posted by: Superhawk996 Jan 25 2020, 12:58 PM

Tangerine Racing sells a great set with adjustable heim joints and brackets.

You said mechanic so I'm going to just say to make sure this guy knows how to do body work and not just mechanical work. You don't want someone learning on your car. It is very easy to get in a rush and weld to fast and then have problems that will take twice the work to fix.

I'd be a bit worried if this guy is depending on you for the advice on welding speed, and/or, sourcing of the braces. To me, that would be a warning flag that he doesn't know what he's doing and this is likely his first rodeo with this sort of work.

Posted by: Gearup Jan 25 2020, 01:04 PM

QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Jan 25 2020, 11:58 AM)

Tangerine Racing sells a great set with adjustable heim joints and brackets.

You said mechanic so I'm going to just say to make sure this guy knows how to do body work and not just mechanical work. You don't want someone learning on your car. It is very easy to get in a rush and weld to fast and then have problems that will take twice the work to fix.

I'd be a bit worried if this guy is depending on you for the advice on welding speed, and/or, sourcing of the braces. To me, that would be a warning flag that he doesn't know what he's doing and this is likely his first rodeo with this sort of work.

Thanks for the response. He has mentioned about speed and temp in the past. He is an accomplished welder and friend. I’m just looking for sources. He stated he could make some fairly easily. I’m just sourcing and inquiring on my own to help the project because we have a LOT to do. He did say if you welded correctly (speed/temp control) you might not need braces but we could as a backup. Thanks again

Posted by: Superhawk996 Jan 25 2020, 01:25 PM

Right on! Thanks for working to save another 914!

Posted by: Costa05 Jan 25 2020, 04:11 PM

Made these from 1/2" pipe. Allthread, 1/4" flat bar stock. I am sure there are lots of other ways to make them. Each side is different. Maybe $25 in material.

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Posted by: 914forme Jan 25 2020, 07:31 PM

When I did my first one, I set it on a ( cart path the donuts ) . Autocorrected have to leave it. set it on a cart, on the donuts, and keep the doors on. I used a porta-power and get the gaps set where I wanted them, and checked it all the time.

When I put it up on a rotisserie I used Tangerine Door braces, Chris also makes a kit to allow you to use the doors attached.

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