After removing all the control arms for replacement, I discovered the mounting points on the frame were in need of reinforcement.
Here we go again... well I'm almost done, got both sides fabricated and one side welded on. Let me tell you it was no fun. I used 1/8" metal, thanks to a friend who donated a nice piece for me to play with.
First, I made a pattern with cardboard and cut out the piece with a jigsaw.
Next, I need another 2 pieces that will provide further welding points to the frame.
Welded those in place
The holes you see are for spot welding. Further welding was done after all was assembled and fitted.
By heating the metal with an oxy/acetylene torch, at the mig welding points, it was easier to weld. Obviously if you have an expensive machine, you probably would skip this step, although I would say it helps a lot.
After some further welding and grinding, everything looks so much better.
This was what I was doing before I finally decided to remove the control arms.
I will post some more pictures once I'm done. I'm in the process of welding the other frame reinforcement, and then fabricating the trunk floor along with some spots on the wheel hubs.
Here we go again... well I'm almost done, got both sides fabricated and one side welded on. Let me tell you it was no fun. I used 1/8" metal, thanks to a friend who donated a nice piece for me to play with.
First, I made a pattern with cardboard and cut out the piece with a jigsaw.
Next, I need another 2 pieces that will provide further welding points to the frame.
Welded those in place
The holes you see are for spot welding. Further welding was done after all was assembled and fitted.
By heating the metal with an oxy/acetylene torch, at the mig welding points, it was easier to weld. Obviously if you have an expensive machine, you probably would skip this step, although I would say it helps a lot.
After some further welding and grinding, everything looks so much better.
This was what I was doing before I finally decided to remove the control arms.
I will post some more pictures once I'm done. I'm in the process of welding the other frame reinforcement, and then fabricating the trunk floor along with some spots on the wheel hubs.
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