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 in both my equipment (the welder is now broke) and doubt in
my welding skill.
In my TR3, I installed new floorpans, inner and outer sills, and patch panels
for the side-footwell panel and front-footwell panel which is just in front of
the pedals. Although both A & B posts 'look ok' and have been adjusted for
the correct door gap, etc. I wonder if there might be something I can do to
'test' my welds?
I wonder if it wouldn't be prudent to knock the car off a carefully positioned
jack at a height of 6 inches above the ground? First this would be done to
the rear wheels and then done to the front wheels.
After performing such a radical 'drop' procedure, a close inspection of all
joints would be made. Do others think that dropping it from 6 inches is too
much or not enough? I am serious about this and want others input. I am not
wanting to hurt the car, but, only to do a last-resort-type-test before it
gets put on the road. (Although the complete welded-up car has sat outside my
house for over a year.) It maybe 5-6 more months before it is street legal
and this would be done.)
Thanks,
Paul Dorsey
60 TR3
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