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Door Braces, What is reasonably priced and effective? |
Gearup |
Jan 25 2020, 12:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
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 |
Superhawk996 |
Jan 25 2020, 12:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,903 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
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. |
Gearup |
Jan 25 2020, 01:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
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 |
Superhawk996 |
Jan 25 2020, 01:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,903 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Right on! Thanks for working to save another 914!
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Costa05 |
Jan 25 2020, 04:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 27-October 16 From: Phoenix, Arizona Member No.: 20,535 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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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914forme |
Jan 25 2020, 07:31 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
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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