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MM weld in. should I take the interior out? any tips?

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mock them up, mark where u will be welding, clean the sfc's and the body with a wire wheel or other cleaning tool, weld very thouroghly (sp?) on a low setting so u dont burn holes in the body

it is a hard job, expect to spend a good part of a day to do it right

make sure all four tires are raised equally or u will stiffen the chassis in an un natural position

unless u feel very confident in welding sheet metal i would have a professional do it

i have been welding for a few years and it was still a task to get it done and lookin good

i suggest getting 2 small piece of sheet metal and practice welding t joints so u dont start burning holes in ur body shell

dont forget to paint the welds and connectors when done so they dont rust

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Wow, good shit! Thanks for taking the time to help. Boyeee!!!! [burnout] [burnout]

[ November 18, 2003, 11:46 PM: Message edited by: 87 Saleen ]

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Yeah, make sure the car is suspended by all four wheels evenly...I didnt take my interior out neither did I on Brians Saleen with the install of the MM sfc...

My advise is to have someone weld it that has done it before and that is a good and skilled welder... [patriot]

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