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Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :

Anyone get there's welded up or braced? Where?

Posted by jp00gt (Member # 5476) on :

not sure but it seem like John B might be able to do it. i keep seeing his name come up alot when it comes to stuff like that

Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :

Don't waste your $$$ on homemade braces. If you're interested, PM me...I've done more than a few here.

Posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE (Member # 4531) on :

quote:
Originally posted by jp00gt:
not sure but it seem like John B might be able to do it. i keep seeing his name come up alot when it comes to stuff like that

very respectful guy..id take it to him

Posted by white1990stang (Member # 2307) on :

or if you want a shop. big boy racing in fremont

Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :

quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
Don't waste your $$$ on homemade braces. If you're interested, PM me...I've done more than a few here.

What do you mean by home made braces?
Would it be alright to just weld up the seams, or are the plates necessary?

Posted by Rhombeus50 (Member # 2973) on :

i think there are some plate kits they sell in the magazines.

Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :

Homemade braces...I've seen actual sheetmetal attempted to be welded on. Or wanna-be battle boxes that are nothing more than high school shop projects made from 14g metal. If you're gonna do it, do it right. [Wink]

Welding the seams is ok, but you've got to do it correctly...and in the proper places. Otherwise, you're only going to make things worse.

Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE:

quote:
Originally posted by jp00gt:
not sure but it seem like John B might be able to do it. i keep seeing his name come up alot when it comes to stuff like that
very respectful guy..id take it to him

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
Homemade braces...I've seen actual sheetmetal attempted to be welded on. Or wanna-be battle boxes that are nothing more than high school shop projects made from 14g metal. If you're gonna do it, do it right. Welding the seams is ok, but you've got to do it correctly...and in the proper places. Otherwise, you're only going to make things worse.

Got any pictures of ones you have done???

Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :

Last car from the board I've done was "Mustangt5091", Jeff's car. Maybe we can talk him into posting up a pic or two.
I'm not one to take pics of my own work, I don't need a "yay-me" photo album. [Wink]

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
Last car from the board I've done was "Mustangt5091", Jeff's car. Maybe we can talk him into posting up a pic or two.
I'm not one to take pics of my own work, I don't need a "yay-me" photo album.

I wouldn't say its a yay me album, but more of a refrence for others to see what needs to be done.

Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :

quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
Last car from the board I've done was "Mustangt5091", Jeff's car. Maybe we can talk him into posting up a pic or two.
I'm not one to take pics of my own work, I don't need a "yay-me" photo album.

John does great work and comes to your house!!!
Thanks again John [patriot]

Posted by Team SOLO (Member # 722) on :

For any cage, welding, or fabrication needs, call Jim Harris at 1-650-464-2452. He put in my double adjustable sway bar, wheelie bars, wing struts, wing support bar, rear shock tower bars, funny car cage, through the floor subframe connectors, fiberglass doors, lexan windows, mid plate, motor plate, transmission crossmember...the list goes on. If you need it he can do it!!!!! [worship]

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