I am writing this even though my ISP is experiencing problems so it maybe a while before it gets sent. I've asked basic welding questions before, but, after seeing a friend's car I still have doubt i
Author: "Glenn A. Merrell" <StagByTriumph@tscusa.org>
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2007 20:13:13 -0600
Paul, There are two ways to test a weld, one is a destructive test, the other is an x-ray. I would not do a drop test because that is like a crash and you risk disturbing another seam somewhere hidde
This is basically standard practice when learning to weld. Make a weld then test it to destruction. If the weld fails before the metal on either side, you didn't do it right and you have to do it ag
Given that the 3A is a body over chassis, I don't know that dropping it any amount is going to establish anything about body panel welds. You would likely only succeed in proving the durability (or n
Ya'll are correct. I am wrong. Also- my welder was crappy, my test welds looked crappy but held, kinda. I think I am a democrat. The door gaps look good. I think the four welds that I am most concern
I think I am a democrat. There's your problem .... just kidding. If you are really worried about this, it shouldn't cost much to have a professional welder stop by and check the welds, and he can giv
Hi Paul, Dropping the car is not a good test for welds. When I began building stock cars I had never welded a thing. I bought a MIG welder and set about trial and error learning. The car builder that
I am very satisfied with my door gaps. It's now been almost a year since I did them (ON MY STATIONARY CAR.) If the car comes down off it's scaffolding, I'll consider it 'driveway worthy'. If it makes
Paul wrote: "...The next stop I'll make will be to find a cheap tow Next to my tool kit w/spare parts, the next items I make sure are on board are my cell phone and contact list. The contact list inc