In a message dated 12/3/2002 1:36:30 PM Eastern Standard Time,
WSpohn4@aol.com writes:
> BTW, has anyone been taken to task in racing (not vintage - we don't usually
>
> care about such stuff) for turning spot welds into continuos welds for
> strength, or is that considered OK?
>
Back in the days, when NASCAR actually ran real stock cars, it was standard
practive to do just that, run continuous welds on joints. Even to the point
of welding the doors solid.
Hmmmm. Can you say"semi-monocoque", kiddies
Rick
MGB #34
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