 Welding in reinforcement plates for V8 application, Techniques |
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 Jun 23 2016, 12:13 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None  |
Gents,
Was curious if you had to use those door braces from seat belt bolt to door hinge bolt while welding in the plates. I have heard that when they cool they can sometimes affect door alignment etc. Is it sufficient to just keep the doors closed and the targa top on. My mechanic, if I recall correctly, said there was a technique when welding that should mitigate the problem, thus not requiring the braces. Any ideas are appreciated. |
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| mepstein |
Jun 23 2016, 12:33 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,874 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Do a search. The expert welders on this site have given lots of good info.
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Jun 23 2016, 02:06 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
The key is not getting things too hot. So avoid welding in one area too long. Spread it around. Are you using the Engman kit? I would still use door braces, they aren't hard to fab up.
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Jun 23 2016, 08:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Rand @ Jun 23 2016, 12:06 PM)  The key is not getting things too hot. So avoid welding in one area too long. Spread it around. Are you using the Engman kit? I would still use door braces, they aren't hard to fab up. I got the kit from mad dog 914. Thanks for the info Rand. I appreciate it! |
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