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G-body boxing in frame
What material would you suggest to use to box in a GM G-body frame??.
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Gary |
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10 or 11 gauge cold rolled steel works great and you can but it in a 4x8 sheets to cut what you need. I will say that welding that long of a joint the frame will warp. I saw a chevelle frame horn kick up about 2-3" when welded out of a jig. if you can put the frame in a fixture and let it cool 100% before removing it it will minimize this tremendously. I would also put frame supports in the rear and box in the lower control arms.
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Yes,warping is a concern.Not sure what kind of jig for a at home boxing frame to build.
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Gary Last edited by 1gary; 07-24-2014 at 03:56 PM. |
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I know the frame is 15' long.But the area to be boxed in isn't.It's in the center.
Please tell me what I should do to build a jig for it. Guess I would be using 1/8 steel material to box it in. I've gone threw alot of trouble to get this frame,so I want to be careful about everything I do to it.
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I am taking this one step at a time. It is a 1979 Malibu drag race car.After boxing in the frame,I want to reinforce the rear suspension mounting points.
And then I am considering this kit which comes already welded together,bolts to the lower a-frame bolt holes and welds to the cut off stubs reinforced by the front tubes of the mild steel 12 point cage.
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Can you run C section along the frame and weld that parallel, I have done a few like that and found it to be a lot stronger rather than just boxing or closing.
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John EK Holden V8 |
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Yes,that does sound like a better plan.I do think I would still have to be aware of the ends warping.
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Gary |
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tubular front ??
neat looking tubular front ! who makes it ?? thanks mike -keep the pics rolling /it will be a neat car !!
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Mike Wahl Sr. |
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