stitch weld/rivot chasis
 

I was curious what the prefered method of chasis stiffening are available besides roll cages.

Does anyone have a preference for spot welding, stitich welding, riveting, or a combo of them? Would it be a good idea to add gussets? Anyone have pics to share their secrets? Any help would b great. thanks

Please don't do this with the chassis on jackstands! :D


-Ted

Initiaaaaaalliiiiiiiiiizzzzeee!
 

A few nice pics of some seam welds. I bet the Vette guys love this thread!!

www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=596765

Nice work! Thanks for sharing. Im curious though, I see yours is tack welded every inch or so. I have seen people stitch a 1" weld every 2 inches or so. Ive also seem spot welding, and rivoting. Which is better?

DOes anyone have good pics of gussets and other chasis reinforcements?

Using tack welds is how they always do it in Japanese tuning magazines.

Using seam welds can apparently warp the chassis to heat.

The ideal order would be tower bars/frame braces, welding, urethane (can't weld AFTER using urethane), cage.